Priest River city, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Priest River city is a small community located in Idaho. The total population is 2,058. It ranks as the 66th most populous out of 234 cities and towns in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Priest River city is 43.3 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Priest River city is $57,712. This is 23% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $271,500. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Priest River city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% 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 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Priest River 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.