Challis, Idaho Population 2022
Challis is a city located in Custer County Idaho. Challis has a 2020 population of 1,127. It is also the county seat of Custer County. Challis is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,097 in 2010.
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 Challiswas:
- 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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Challis Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Challis Educational Attainment by Race
| 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 Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 649 | 178 | 27.43% |
| Multiple | 25 | 25 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 20 | 30.77% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 White, with 27.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Challis is Hispanic, with 30.77% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Challis Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 18.20% |
Challis Veterans by Education
4.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
37.99%
Born in Challis
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,127 | 12 | 1.08% |
| 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% |