Population 782 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fruitvale
Household size in Fruitvale
| Period | Fruitvale | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.39 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, Fruitvale sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Idaho as a whole, where it has 2.79 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.29, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fruitvale
| Period | Fruitvale | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.3 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 56.9 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 56.4 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.8 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Fruitvale skews older: half of its residents are older than 56.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fruitvale
| Period | Fruitvale | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.9% of households in Fruitvale, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fruitvale
Renters in Fruitvale
| Period | Fruitvale | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fruitvale is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (59.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fruitvale
| Period | Fruitvale | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Fruitvale: 23.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fruitvale
| Period | Fruitvale | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Fruitvale are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Idaho overall, where the median home dates to 1989.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fruitvale
| Period | Fruitvale | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $638 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $456 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $686 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $813 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$176 | +$641 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fruitvale pays $813 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fruitvale
Bachelor's degrees in Fruitvale
| Period | Fruitvale | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fruitvale: 20.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fruitvale
| Period | Fruitvale | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.3% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Fruitvale is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Idaho.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fruitvale
| Period | Fruitvale | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fruitvale has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fruitvale compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitvale | 2.68 | 56.4 | 2.9% | 18.7% | 23.9% | 1979 | $813 | 20.2% | 91.6% | 2.8% |
| Council | 2.52 | 60.1 | 3.0% | 20.1% | 24.0% | 1974 | $782 | 17.3% | 86.5% | 6.1% |
| Mesa | 2.71 | 56.0 | 3.0% | 18.8% | 23.1% | 1979 | $813 | 19.9% | 91.7% | 2.8% |
| Goodrich | 2.34 | 59.1 | 3.4% | 19.9% | 27.7% | 1977 | $866 | 23.0% | 92.8% | 3.9% |
| Pine Ridge | 2.87 | 42.9 | 4.7% | 11.7% | 43.8% | 1997 | $1,043 | 25.6% | 97.9% | 8.0% |
| New Meadows | 2.59 | 46.6 | 3.8% | 11.3% | 46.1% | 1996 | $1,070 | 29.8% | 97.5% | 11.1% |
| Indian Valley | 3.08 | 49.1 | 4.2% | 19.0% | 16.0% | 1978 | $864 | 18.2% | 95.8% | 2.4% |
| Donnelly | 3.29 | 52.4 | 2.9% | 9.6% | 64.2% | 1998 | $1,085 | 37.5% | 88.4% | 5.5% |
| Roseberry | 3.29 | 51.1 | 1.9% | 10.6% | 66.3% | 1995 | $1,097 | 37.0% | 89.5% | 6.5% |
| McCall | 2.68 | 44.8 | 1.5% | 19.3% | 59.4% | 1995 | $1,136 | 42.9% | 92.5% | 4.7% |
| Cambridge | 2.59 | 53.9 | 4.8% | 21.7% | 21.8% | 1974 | $917 | 20.9% | 95.9% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fruitvale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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