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Weiser

Idaho · 6,249 residents (2025 est.) · 2.982 sq mi
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Weiser has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,400. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,935
+11%since 2000
from 5,343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,990 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+14%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,249 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Weiser
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,292
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,880 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,958
+71%since 2000
from $13,986 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−12%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+65%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(3,954)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(1,224)
Asian1.2%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(2,520)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(3,955)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(1,575)
Asian1.1%(63)
Other5.3%(317)
Diversity Score60.3%(3,580)
Diversity Score
60
+28%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+26.4 ptssince 2017
from 61.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 75.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 24.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weiser, Idaho?

Weiser, Idaho has about 5,935 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weiser, Idaho?

The typical household in Weiser, Idaho earns about $45,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weiser, Idaho expensive?

In Weiser, Idaho, the median home is worth about $223,400, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Weiser, Idaho?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Weiser, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weiser, Idaho?

About 20.5% of people in Weiser, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weiser, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Weiser, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,364 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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