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Weippe

Idaho · 409 residents (2025 est.) · 0.399 sq mi
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Weippe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,946. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $115,900. With a median age of 65.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 62% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
320
−23%since 2000
from 416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.5
+71%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:409 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2683464245015791990201020202024Weippe
2024320
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,946
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,442 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,288
+69%since 2000
from $13,175 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+27%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade40.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+158%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(403)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(23)
Diversity Score21.6%(69)
Diversity Score
22
+613%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+2%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.5%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
61.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weippe, Idaho?

Weippe, Idaho has about 320 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weippe, Idaho?

The typical household in Weippe, Idaho earns about $29,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weippe, Idaho expensive?

In Weippe, Idaho, the median home is worth about $115,900.

How educated are people in Weippe, Idaho?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Weippe, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weippe, Idaho?

About 22.5% of people in Weippe, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weippe, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Weippe, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 183 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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