Wardner city, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Wardner city is a small community located in Idaho. The total population is 300. It ranks as the 177th most populous out of 234 cities and towns in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wardner city is 31.1 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $302,900. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $376,000. 48.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wardner city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (2.0% vs 0.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 99.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wardner 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.