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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Rexburg Micro

Rexburg, ID · 2 counties · 66,301 residents · 2,333.227 sq mi
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Rexburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,924. The metro area has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,402. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,301
+69%since 2000
from 39,286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.0
+8%since 2000
from 24.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K41K52K62K72K1990201020202024Rexburg
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,924
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,352
+88%since 2000
from $11,861 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,402
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,982 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
49.2% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+64%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(36,176)
Black0.2%(71)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(2,333)
Asian0.5%(196)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(6,186)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(55,277)
Black1.1%(730)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(6,838)
Asian1.5%(977)
Other2.4%(1,575)
Diversity Score34.2%(22,682)
Segregation Score20.8%(13,761)
Diversity Score
34
+117%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

RexburgCENTRAL40,334
What's inside

2 component counties

Madison CountyCENTRAL55,172Fremont County14,208
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rexburg, ID?

Rexburg, ID has about 66,301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rexburg, ID?

The typical household in Rexburg, ID earns about $46,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rexburg, ID expensive?

In Rexburg, ID, the median home is worth about $217,402, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Rexburg, ID?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rexburg, ID hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rexburg, ID?

About 24.1% of people in Rexburg, ID live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rexburg, ID grown since 1990?

Yes, Rexburg, ID has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31,690 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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