Population 5,727 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Priest River
Household size in Priest River
| Period | Priest River | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.51 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Priest River average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Idaho as a whole, where it has 2.79 people. Household size has climbed from 2.17 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Priest River
| Period | Priest River | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.5 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.3 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.6 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Priest River skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.1, mirroring the country. Only one other Idaho city with 5,000+ people is 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 Priest River
| Period | Priest River | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Priest River: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, in line with the national trend. Priest River has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Priest River
Renters in Priest River
| Period | Priest River | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Priest River is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.4 points from 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 Priest River
| Period | Priest River | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.8% of the housing in Priest River, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.2 points, 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 Priest River
| Period | Priest River | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Priest River are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are older than in Idaho overall, where the median home dates to 1989. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, 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 Priest River
| Period | Priest River | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $718 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $721 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $705 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $902 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$184 | +$641 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Priest River costs $902 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $184 a month since 2006–10, up 26%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Priest River
Bachelor's degrees in Priest River
| Period | Priest River | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Priest River: 18.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Priest River has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five 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 Priest River
| Period | Priest River | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Priest River is a bit above the national rate: 92.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Idaho as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 Priest River
| Period | Priest River | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Priest River is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Idaho as a whole (3.8%). 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).
Priest River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priest River | 2.69 | 49.6 | 6.3% | 14.3% | 23.8% | 1980 | $902 | 18.2% | 92.3% | 5.0% |
| Oldtown | 2.46 | 49.2 | 3.2% | 13.4% | 17.3% | 1988 | $945 | 13.0% | 86.7% | 6.7% |
| Laclede | 2.53 | 57.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | 23.8% | 1992 | $1,134 | 28.1% | 98.4% | 5.7% |
| Edgemere | 3.18 | 33.8 | 2.7% | 7.9% | 21.7% | 1993 | $1,159 | 23.9% | 95.7% | 1.5% |
| Newport | 2.32 | 47.8 | 9.0% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 1984 | $912 | 21.8% | 94.2% | 7.5% |
| Blanchard | 2.60 | 48.0 | 2.5% | 18.1% | 13.1% | 1996 | $1,306 | 32.5% | 93.0% | 9.4% |
| Dover | 2.50 | 51.8 | 3.1% | 25.7% | 15.4% | 1993 | $1,211 | 42.9% | 95.3% | 2.5% |
| Cocolalla | 2.62 | 55.0 | 1.9% | 5.8% | 17.0% | 1993 | $1,861 | 27.0% | 94.3% | 2.7% |
| Colburn | 2.23 | 48.2 | 1.3% | 19.4% | 47.7% | 1990 | $2,191 | 23.9% | 87.6% | 10.9% |
| Sagle | 2.80 | 47.9 | 10.9% | 16.7% | 19.1% | 1991 | $1,327 | 29.0% | 93.3% | 3.9% |
| Diamond Lake | 2.62 | 45.4 | 11.7% | 15.2% | 22.9% | 1987 | $1,141 | 25.8% | 94.9% | 9.3% |
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 Priest River. 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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