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Weiser

Idaho · 5,507 residents · 2.982 sq mi
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Weiser has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,636. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,000. Households here earn about 36% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,507
+3%since 2000
from 5,343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,847 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+8%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Weiser
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,636
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,880 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,554
+18%since 2000
from $13,986 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+25%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(3,882)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(1,439)
Asian1%(56)
Other2.7%(150)
Diversity Score54.9%(3,025)
Diversity Score
55
+16%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weiser, Idaho?

Weiser, Idaho has about 5,507 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weiser, Idaho?

The typical household in Weiser, Idaho earns about $29,636 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 $111,000, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Weiser, Idaho?

About 14.5% 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 17.2% 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 936 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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