New Meadows, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, New Meadows, Idaho had a total population of 411, the 159th largest city in Idaho, with a median household income of $78,594, which is 1% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
New Meadows Quick Facts
How New Meadows Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 311 | 411 | +32.2% |
| Median household income | $65,250 | $78,594 | +20.5% |
| Median home value | $275,000 | $331,800 | +20.7% |
How New Meadows Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 36 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
New Meadows Rankings in Idaho
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Other Cities in Adams County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 871 | $50,208 | 16.2% | $201,300 |
Cities Similar to New Meadows
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetonia | 426 | $78,864 | $428,100 | 27.3% | 6.1% |
| Dietrich | 421 | $73,750 | $225,000 | 14.6% | 5.2% |
| Garden Valley | 438 | N/A | $782,100 | 47.9% | 11.2% |
| Lewisville | 453 | $83,750 | $236,500 | 17.4% | 9.3% |
| Albion | 376 | $68,125 | $269,400 | 31.6% | 7.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 411, New Meadows'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
New Meadows is a small community located in Idaho, within Adams County. The total population is 411. It ranks as the 159th most populous out of 232 Census-designated places in Idaho.
Age Demographics
The median age in New Meadows is 31.9 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 37.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in New Meadows is $78,594. This is 1% higher than the state median of $77,800. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 92% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $331,800. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
New Meadows has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 13.7%.
Education
26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower 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 94.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for New Meadows, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of New Meadows, Idaho?
New Meadows, Idaho has a population of 411 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in New Meadows, ID?
The median household income in New Meadows is $78,594, which is 3% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in New Meadows, ID?
The poverty rate in New Meadows is 10.7%. This means approximately 44 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of New Meadows, Idaho?
New Meadows's population is 98.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in New Meadows, ID?
The median home value in New Meadows is $331,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.
How educated is New Meadows, Idaho?
26.2% of adults (25+) in New Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.