State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
580.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.09%
Growth Since 2010
3.15%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Challis, Idaho Population 2021
1,115
Challis is a city located in Custer County Idaho. It is also the county seat of Custer County. With a 2020 population of 1,115, it is the 80th largest city in Idaho and the 9883rd largest city in the United States . Challis is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually and its population has increased by 3.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,081 in 2010. Challis reached it's highest population of 1,115 in 2021. Spanning over 2 miles, Challis has a population density of 581 people per square mile.
The average household income in Challis is $35,332 with a poverty rate of 30.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $529 per month, and the median house value is $139,200. The median age in Challis is 45.1 years, 52.7 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
Challis Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Challis was:
- White: 95.25%
- Two or more races: 3.30%
- Native American: 0.92%
- Other race: 0.53%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Challis, Idaho is 1,115 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,079.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,081.
Challis, Idaho Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 722 | 95.25% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 3.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.92% |
| Some Other Race | 4 | 0.53% |
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Challis Population by Race
Challis Population Pyramid $2021
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Challis Population by Age
Challis Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 384 | 1.92 | 51 |
| Non Family | 230 | 1.05 | 42.2 |
| Married | 97 | 2.82 | 81.4 |
| Female | 43 | 4.28 | 14 |
| Male | 14 | 2.79 | 100 |
3.16
Average Family Size
1.92
Average Household Size
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Challis Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 12.01% |
| High School Graduate | 128 | 21.96% |
| Some College | 144 | 24.70% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 13.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 149 | 25.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 1.89% |
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Challis Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Challis Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 492 | 423 | 160 |
| Hispanic | 63 | 63 | |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | |
| Native American | 7 | 6 | |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.52%.
Challis Educational Attainment by Race
Challis Earnings by Educational Attainment
Challis Language by Age
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Challis Language
98.07% of Challis residents speak only English, while 1.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.93% of the population.
Challis Language
Challis Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 649 | 178 | 27.43% |
| Multiple | 25 | 25 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 20 | 30.77% |
30.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.71%
Male Poverty Rate
28.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Challis
The race most likely to be in poverty in Challis is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Challis is White, with 27.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.81%.
Challis Poverty
Challis Poverty Rate by Education
Challis Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Challis Married by Age and Sex
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Challis Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Challis Marital Status by Race
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Challis Marital Status
Challis Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 18.20% |
Challis Veterans by Race
Challis Veterans by Education
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4.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
Challis Veterans by Education
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47.3%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Challis Employment by Age
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Challis Employment by Race
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Challis Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.81% of Challis residents were born in the United States, with 37.99% having been born in Idaho. 1.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Challis Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,115 | 12 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 1,103 | 12 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1,091 | 12 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 1,079 | 28 | 2.66% |
| 2017 | 1,051 | 14 | 1.35% |
| 2016 | 1,037 | 6 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 1,031 | -19 | -1.81% |
| 2014 | 1,050 | -24 | -2.23% |
| 2013 | 1,074 | -23 | -2.10% |
| 2012 | 1,097 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 1,095 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,097 | 0.00% |