Weippe, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 320, Weippe'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

Weippe is a small community located in Idaho, within Clearwater County. The total population is 320. It ranks as the 171st most populous out of 232 Census-designated places in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Weippe is 65.5 years. This is 76% higher than the state median of 37.3 years. Only 5.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Weippe is $29,946. This is 62% lower than the state median of $77,800. It is also 63% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.5%. This is 112% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Weippe, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $115,900. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 72.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Weippe has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 13.7%.

Education

4.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 85% 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 78.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Weippe, 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.