Payette, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Payette, Idaho had a total population of 8,536, the 28th largest city in Idaho, with a median household income of $55,208, which is 29% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Payette Quick Facts
How Payette 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 | 8,358 | 8,536 | +2.1% |
| Median household income | $55,455 | $55,208 | -0.4% |
| Median home value | $247,700 | $276,500 | +11.6% |
How Payette 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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 36 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Payette Rankings in Idaho
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Other Cities in Payette County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland | 6,663 | $65,457 | 8.8% | $329,600 |
| New Plymouth | 1,794 | $65,375 | 9.4% | $277,500 |
Cities Similar to Payette
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett | 8,275 | $58,750 | $342,000 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Sandpoint | 9,637 | $72,289 | $465,600 | 36.5% | 14.6% |
| Rupert | 6,190 | $54,741 | $205,200 | 9.1% | 19.4% |
| Fruitland | 6,663 | $65,457 | $329,600 | 16.8% | 8.8% |
| Hailey | 9,665 | $90,760 | $637,800 | 39.0% | 7.3% |
Population Overview
Payette is a small city located in Idaho, within Payette County. The total population is 8,536. It ranks as the 28th most populous out of 232 Census-designated places in Idaho.
Age Demographics
The median age in Payette is 36.5 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Payette is $55,208. This is 29% lower than the state median of $77,800. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $276,500. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 72.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Payette is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (26.1% vs 13.7%).
Education
11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 83.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Payette, 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 Payette, Idaho?
Payette, Idaho has a population of 8,536 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Payette, ID?
The median household income in Payette is $55,208, which is 32% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Payette, ID?
The poverty rate in Payette is 13.9%. This means approximately 1,167 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Payette, Idaho?
Payette's population is 65.8% White, 0.2% Black, 26.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Payette, ID?
The median home value in Payette is $276,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x.
How educated is Payette, Idaho?
11.9% of adults (25+) in Payette hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.