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Weiser

Idaho · 5,630 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 $37,552. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,100. Households here earn about 36% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,630
+5%since 2000
from 5,343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,888 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+18%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Weiser
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,552
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,880 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,915
+50%since 2000
from $13,986 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(3,804)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(1,421)
Asian0.9%(51)
Other5.9%(334)
Diversity Score59.3%(3,337)
Diversity Score
59
+26%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weiser, Idaho?

Weiser, Idaho has about 5,630 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weiser, Idaho?

The typical household in Weiser, Idaho earns about $37,552 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 $122,100, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Weiser, Idaho?

About 16.0% 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 13.6% 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 1,059 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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