East Hope, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 265, East Hope's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

East Hope is a small community located in Idaho, within Bonner County. The total population is 265. It ranks as the 178th most populous out of 232 Census-designated places in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Hope is 58.3 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 37.3 years. Only 13.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Hope is $93,000. This is 20% higher than the state median of $77,800. It is also 15% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.2%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in East Hope, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $440,900. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 72.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

East Hope has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 13.7%.

Education

42.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.7%. Notably, 22.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Hope, Idaho is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Idaho state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 232 Census-designated places in Idaho. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.