Demographics & People — Payette, Idaho
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,358 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,000 |
| Median Age | 36.5 |
| Total Households | 2,967 |
| Family Households | 2,032 |
| Average Household Size | 2.77 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3668 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,405 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,009 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 2,900 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,359 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,857 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,785 |
| German | 1,034 |
| English | 829 |
| American | 726 |
| Irish | 464 |
| Basque | 199 |
| Scotch-Irish | 167 |
Language
| English Only | 6,533 |
| Spanish | 901 |
| Population 5+ | 7,543 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 695 |
| Population 18+ | 6,183 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Payette, Idaho.