Population 6,445 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Orofino
Household size in Orofino
| Period | Orofino | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.12 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Orofino run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.19, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
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 Orofino
| Period | Orofino | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.4 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.8 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.3 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.7 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.7, Orofino is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the center. Of the 51 Idaho cities with 5,000+ people, only three are older.
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 Orofino
| Period | Orofino | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Orofino: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Orofino has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Idaho cities.
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 Orofino
Renters in Orofino
| Period | Orofino | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Orofino is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 52.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 7.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Orofino
| Period | Orofino | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Orofino: 12.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Orofino
| Period | Orofino | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Orofino was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Idaho overall, where the median home dates to 1989. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Orofino
| Period | Orofino | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $708 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $637 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $732 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $922 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$214 | +$641 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Orofino costs $922 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $214 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 Orofino
Bachelor's degrees in Orofino
| Period | Orofino | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Orofino have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Orofino has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Idaho cities.
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 Orofino
| Period | Orofino | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.7% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Orofino is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Idaho as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Orofino
| Period | Orofino | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Orofino is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Idaho overall (3.8%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
Orofino 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orofino | 2.45 | 47.7 | 7.3% | 19.4% | 12.0% | 1976 | $922 | 18.5% | 92.9% | 5.6% |
| Ahsahka | 1.99 | 60.3 | 5.1% | 9.9% | 24.8% | 1985 | $773 | 18.4% | 86.5% | 5.5% |
| Teakean | 1.99 | 62.0 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 36.6% | 1985 | $777 | 21.4% | 89.0% | 4.3% |
| Peck | 2.09 | 56.4 | 6.5% | 17.8% | 16.0% | 1975 | $865 | 18.8% | 91.1% | 2.7% |
| Cavendish | 1.99 | 62.5 | 8.4% | 8.3% | 42.2% | 1985 | $786 | 22.9% | 90.5% | 3.7% |
| Lenore | 1.99 | 59.5 | 3.5% | 11.2% | 20.6% | 1980 | $824 | 21.7% | 91.8% | 5.9% |
| Crescent | 2.05 | 57.0 | 3.3% | 19.2% | 16.4% | 1979 | $905 | 25.3% | 94.0% | 3.2% |
| Southwick | 3.02 | 45.9 | 6.2% | 5.3% | 34.1% | 1987 | $989 | 20.1% | 96.6% | 0.1% |
| Mohler | 2.40 | 50.2 | 6.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 1959 | $867 | 21.3% | 93.8% | 3.3% |
| Woodland | 2.31 | 55.5 | 5.8% | 17.8% | 22.8% | 1984 | $790 | 19.5% | 90.6% | 2.0% |
| Weippe | 2.21 | 55.0 | 8.3% | 18.0% | 20.3% | 1978 | $901 | 9.4% | 88.0% | 0.8% |
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 Orofino. 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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