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Salmon city, Idaho

City

Population: 3,196 (2023 estimate)

Located in Idaho , Idaho

Census Bureau data for Salmon city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Salmon city

What is the median household income in Salmon city?
The median household income in Salmon city is $40,875 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Salmon city?
The poverty rate in Salmon city is 17.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Salmon city?
$198,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Salmon city?
The median gross rent in Salmon city is $584 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Salmon city residents have a college degree?
16.3% of adults in Salmon city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,196
Median Income
$40,875
Median Home Value
$198,400
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.2%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,241 (+5.8%) Home Value: +$75,200 (+61%) Poverty Rate: +9.2 pp (+115%) Bachelor's+: -1.7 pp (-9.4%) Unemployment: +3.0 pp (+93.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,196
Median Age 46.0
Female 49.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.3% White (non-Hisp.) 92.6% Two or More 6.7% Other 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $40,875 ±$9,775
-$33,761 vs. state
Per Capita Income $69,921
Median Family Income $60,375
Poverty Rate 17.2%
+10.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate 26.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 21.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.8%
$10–15k
9.6%
$15–25k
15.4%
$25–35k
6.5%
$35–50k
12.4%
$50–75k
20.9%
$75–100k
11.8%
$100–150k
5.0%
$150–200k
2.5%
$200k+
3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,687
Owner-Occupied 66.0%
Renter-Occupied 34.0%
Vacancy Rate 22.2%
Median Home Value $198,400
-$177,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent $584
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 29.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 60.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.1%
$50–100k
6.8%
$100–200k
15.8%
$200–300k
20.2%
$300–500k
22.9%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
1.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
31.4%
$500–1k
61.0%
$1–1.5k
6.4%
$1.5–2k
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.2%
1 vehicle
32.7%
2 vehicles
28.5%
3+
26.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
7.9%
5–19 units
8.7%
20+ units
1.7%
Mobile home
6.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.1%
1940–1969
8.7%
1970–1999
21.8%
2000–2009
5.9%
2010+
1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 92.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.3%
-14.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree 6.0%
Some College / Associate 31.7%
Less Than High School 1.8%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.0%
Unemployment Rate 6.2%
+2.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home 2.3%
Self-Employed 6.3%
Government Workers 11.0%
Private For-Profit 82.7%
Industry
Retail
20.2%
Edu/Health
14.8%
Construction
12.9%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Prof. Services
6.7%
Transportation
5.6%
Agriculture
4.2%
Arts/Entmt.
3.1%
Public Admin
2.2%
Information
1.0%
Finance
0.8%
Wholesale
0.7%
Occupation
Food Prep
22.4%
Sales
21.8%
Management
21.0%
Production
17.9%
Construction
16.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 12.0 min
Drove Alone 74.0%
Carpool 15.9%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.3%
Walked 7.2%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,313
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 32.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.2%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.9%
5–9
3.7%
10–14
3.4%
15–19
8.1%
20–24
7.6%
25–34
7.6%
35–44
11.9%
45–54
11.2%
55–64
4.7%
65–74
11.8%
75–84
10.7%
85+
9.8%
Under 18: 15.9% Working age (18–64): 84.1% 65 and over: 24.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.3%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.7%
With a Disability 22.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.4%
Uninsured 9.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.3%
Has a Computer 86.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

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