Population 1,514 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Glenns Ferry
Household size in Glenns Ferry
| Period | Glenns Ferry | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.75 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.79 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.75 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.05 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Glenns Ferry are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.45, 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 Glenns Ferry
| Period | Glenns Ferry | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 34.6 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 35.8 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 37.2 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 38.4 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +3.8 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Glenns Ferry skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, 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 Glenns Ferry
| Period | Glenns Ferry | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.5% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 10.4% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 9.5% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Glenns Ferry: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 Glenns Ferry
Renters in Glenns Ferry
| Period | Glenns Ferry | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 29.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 31.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 30.3% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 27.5% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Glenns Ferry own their homes; 28.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. The picture is much the same across the Boise area. More than four in ten owners (45.9%) have paid off their mortgages, 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 Glenns Ferry
| Period | Glenns Ferry | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 7.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 7.2% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 5.6% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 5.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Glenns Ferry: 17.8% 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 Glenns Ferry
| Period | Glenns Ferry | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1989 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1989 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1996 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Glenns Ferry is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Glenns Ferry
| Period | Glenns Ferry | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $429 | $884 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $578 | $921 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $515 | $1,075 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $775 | $1,700 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$346 | +$815 | +$641 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Glenns Ferry costs $775 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 22.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Glenns Ferry
Bachelor's degrees in Glenns Ferry
| Period | Glenns Ferry | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 28.8% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 30.0% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 31.6% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 36.9% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +8.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Glenns Ferry have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 10.6%, against 35.6% nationally.
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 Glenns Ferry
| Period | Glenns Ferry | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.1% | 89.5% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.5% | 90.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.1% | 91.7% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.0% | 92.7% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Glenns Ferry never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
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 Glenns Ferry
| Period | Glenns Ferry | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −4.5 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Glenns Ferry has been strong: just 1.5% 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).
Glenns Ferry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenns Ferry | 2.35 | 44.7 | 5.7% | 28.9% | 17.8% | 1971 | $775 | 10.6% | 84.0% | 1.5% |
| King Hill | 2.04 | 60.9 | 2.1% | 8.4% | 52.8% | 1987 | $875 | 26.0% | 91.5% | 3.9% |
| Hammett | 2.36 | 45.7 | 6.9% | 28.8% | 18.0% | 1976 | $849 | 12.4% | 86.1% | 1.1% |
| Bliss | 2.47 | 45.4 | 8.7% | 20.3% | 19.4% | 1974 | $948 | 24.2% | 87.7% | 5.6% |
| Hagerman | 2.28 | 51.1 | 7.1% | 18.2% | 15.5% | 1984 | $844 | 24.2% | 87.1% | 4.1% |
| Mountain Home | 2.58 | 35.4 | 12.0% | 30.1% | 6.8% | 1988 | $1,253 | 22.0% | 87.0% | 6.2% |
| Tuttle | 2.83 | 41.7 | 6.8% | 24.9% | 9.2% | 1978 | $1,007 | 20.5% | 89.3% | 6.5% |
| Hill City | 2.69 | 45.5 | 3.2% | 13.7% | 50.1% | 1990 | $955 | 31.6% | 88.6% | 1.3% |
| Mountain Home AFB | 2.69 | 25.2 | 10.3% | 87.5% | 4.2% | 2005 | $1,804 | 32.3% | 98.0% | 6.4% |
| Gooding | 2.87 | 36.0 | 11.4% | 32.5% | 2.9% | 1972 | $943 | 18.3% | 85.7% | 3.4% |
| Pine | 2.33 | 53.9 | 2.8% | 7.9% | 36.3% | 1990 | $1,019 | 34.6% | 91.3% | 3.5% |
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 Glenns Ferry. 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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