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White Bird

Idaho · 83 residents (2025 est.) · 0.065 sq mi
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Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 70.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 71.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 70.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57
−46%since 2000
from 106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 1,631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.5
+33%since 2000
from 53.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:83 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
305173951161990201020202024White Bird
202457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$12,096
+12%since 2000
from $10,819 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
71.9%
+50.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+13%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Owner-occupied
65.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
42.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.8%(9)
Diversity Score33.2%(19)
Diversity Score
33
+605%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
54.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% 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
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
Female
42.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 67.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+39.5 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Bird, Idaho?

White Bird, Idaho has about 57 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in White Bird, Idaho?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in White Bird, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Bird, Idaho?

About 71.9% of people in White Bird, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Bird, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, White Bird, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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