Bonners Ferry city, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bonners Ferry city is a small community located in Idaho. The total population is 2,615. It ranks as the 59th most populous out of 234 cities and towns in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bonners Ferry city is 39.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bonners Ferry city is $54,107. This is 28% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $272,000. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bonners Ferry city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (3.3% vs 0.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bonners Ferry city, Idaho is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Idaho state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 234 Census-designated places in Idaho. For official data, visit data.census.gov.