Demographics & People — Priest River, Idaho
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,058 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
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| Median Age | 43.4 |
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| Total Households | 819 |
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| Family Households | 514 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0797 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,798 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 605 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 573 |
| Irish | 469 |
| English | 241 |
| Other groups | 214 |
| Swedish | 211 |
| Norwegian | 167 |
| Italian | 117 |
| French (except Basque) | 81 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
Language
| English Only | 1,961 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,986 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 113 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,658 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Priest River, Idaho.
