Oldtown, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Oldtown, Idaho had a total population of 428, the 155th largest city in Idaho, with a median household income of $57,833, which is 26% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 19.3% is notably above the national average.
Oldtown Quick Facts
How Oldtown 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 | 572 | 428 | -25.2% |
| Median household income | $58,088 | $57,833 | -0.4% |
| Median home value | $260,700 | $261,700 | +0.4% |
How Oldtown 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+)
Oldtown Rankings in Idaho
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Other Cities in Bonner County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpoint | 9,637 | $72,289 | 14.6% | $465,600 |
| Priest River | 1,778 | $58,782 | 5.0% | $299,100 |
| Ponderay | 1,534 | $51,346 | 14.6% | $436,700 |
| Kootenai | 1,022 | $70,885 | 13.3% | $370,800 |
| Clark Fork | 990 | $63,813 | 23.4% | $251,700 |
| Dover | 792 | $99,821 | 4.7% | $719,100 |
| Blanchard | 651 | $59,012 | 3.5% | $279,100 |
| Laclede | 406 | $51,140 | 0.0% | $272,800 |
| East Hope | 265 | $93,000 | 4.2% | $440,900 |
| Hope | 112 | $98,750 | 0.0% | $625,000 |
Cities Similar to Oldtown
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firth | 429 | $56,250 | $235,400 | 20.6% | 12.1% |
| Garden Valley | 438 | N/A | $782,100 | 47.9% | 11.2% |
| Grand View | 472 | $58,092 | $173,900 | 5.7% | 20.8% |
| Laclede | 406 | $51,140 | $272,800 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| Culdesac | 411 | $49,167 | $160,400 | 12.8% | 32.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 428, Oldtown'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
Oldtown is a small community located in Idaho, within Bonner County. The total population is 428. It ranks as the 155th most populous out of 232 Census-designated places in Idaho.
Age Demographics
The median age in Oldtown is 32.9 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 37.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Oldtown is $57,833. This is 26% lower than the state median of $77,800. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 70% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 19.3%. This is 417% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $261,700. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 45.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% lower than the state average of 72.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Oldtown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.1%.
Education
21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 87.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Oldtown, 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 Oldtown, Idaho?
Oldtown, Idaho has a population of 428 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Oldtown, ID?
The median household income in Oldtown is $57,833, which is 28% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Oldtown, ID?
The poverty rate in Oldtown is 18.0%. This means approximately 77 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Oldtown, Idaho?
Oldtown's population is 86.2% White, 0.0% Black, 9.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Oldtown, ID?
The median home value in Oldtown is $261,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x.
How educated is Oldtown, Idaho?
21.9% of adults (25+) in Oldtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.