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White Bird

Idaho · 83 residents (2025 est.) · 0.07 sq mi
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White Bird is home to 57 people in Idaho. At a median age of 70.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 71.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 18% of adults. The population has fallen 46% since 2000. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

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

57
−46%since 2000
from 106 in 2000
83 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
877 / sq mi
−37%since 2009
from 1,385 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
70.5
+33%since 2000
from 53.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.07 sq mi
Population, 19902024
3051739511619902000201020202024White Bird
202457
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(3)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247%(4)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.5%(6)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.3%(11)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 641.8%(1)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.8%(5)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8438.6%(22)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over8.8%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
71.9%
+50.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

65.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
34.6% rent
42.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.19 people
+12%since 2009
from 1.96 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
47.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.8%(9)
33
+85%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German17.5%(10)
Irish14%(8)
English3.5%(2)
Russian3.5%(2)
Scottish1.8%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

54.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
27.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
40.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
18.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
40.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
42.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
13.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
21.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2013
from 32.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
96.2%
+39.5 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.2%
+41.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.2%(8)
Married15.2%(5)
Widowed3%(1)
Divorced57.6%(19)
Women 15+
Never married19%(4)
Married28.6%(6)
Widowed28.6%(6)
Divorced23.8%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2013
from 32.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
40.4%
+35.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
8.8%
−24.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
56.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
7.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
47.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
61.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)28.6%(2)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era71.4%(5)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 7 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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