State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,271.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.37%
Growth Since 2010
12.20%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
24,597
World Population Review
Hailey, Idaho Population 2021
8,931
Hailey is a city located in Blaine County Idaho. It is also the county seat of Blaine County. With a 2020 population of 8,931, it is the 27th largest city in Idaho and the 3346th largest city in the United States . Hailey is currently growing at a rate of 1.37% annually and its population has increased by 12.20% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,960 in 2010. Hailey reached it's highest population of 8,931 in 2021. Spanning over 4 miles, Hailey has a population density of 2,272 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hailey is $63,688 with a poverty rate of 12.16%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $671 per month, and the median house value is $368,300. The median age in Hailey is 38.9 years, 36.9 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
Hailey Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hailey was:
- White: 95.42%
- Two or more races: 3.26%
- Other race: 0.70%
- Asian: 0.38%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.24%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
The current population of Hailey, Idaho is 8,931 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,568.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 7,960.
Hailey, Idaho Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,597 | 235 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 24,362 | 235 | 0.96% |
| 2019 | 24,127 | 235 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 23,892 | 423 | 1.77% |
| 2017 | 23,469 | 325 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 23,144 | 438 | 1.89% |
| 2015 | 22,706 | 197 | 0.87% |
| 2014 | 22,509 | 141 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 22,368 | 156 | 0.70% |
| 2012 | 22,212 | 14 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 22,198 | -213 | -0.96% |
| 2010 | 22,411 | 0.00% |
Hailey Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,023 | 95.42% |
| Two or More Races | 274 | 3.26% |
| Some Other Race | 59 | 0.70% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.24% |
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Hailey Population by Race
Hailey Population Pyramid $2021
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Hailey Population by Age
Hailey Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,662 | 3.15 | 63.1 |
| Married | 1,307 | 3.49 | 75 |
| Non Family | 937 | 1.07 | 51.5 |
| Female | 342 | 6.01 | 56.1 |
| Male | 76 | 10.07 | 31.6 |
4.26
Average Family Size
3.15
Average Household Size
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Hailey Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 410 | 7.68% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 490 | 9.18% |
| High School Graduate | 1,458 | 27.31% |
| Some College | 1,041 | 19.50% |
| Associates Degree | 436 | 8.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 948 | 17.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 555 | 10.40% |
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Hailey Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hailey Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,878 | 3,770 | 1,446 |
| Hispanic | 1,357 | 565 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 243 | 51 | |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Other Race | 21 | ||
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Hailey Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,167
Average Earnings
$43,278
Average Male
$24,000
Average Female
Hailey Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hailey Language by Age
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Hailey Language
69.69% of Hailey residents speak only English, while 30.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.31% of the population.
Hailey Language
Hailey Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,709 | 711 | 26.25% |
| White | 5,540 | 308 | 5.56% |
12.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.48%
Male Poverty Rate
12.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hailey
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hailey is Hispanic, with 26.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hailey is White, with 5.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.49%.
Hailey Poverty
Hailey Poverty Rate by Education
Hailey Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
61.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Hailey Married by Age and Sex
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Hailey 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 35-44.
Hailey Marital Status by Race
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Hailey Marital Status
Hailey Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 438 | 7.99% |
Hailey Veterans by Race
Hailey Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hailey Veterans by Education
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75.2%
Labor Force Participation
74%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
Hailey Employment by Age
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Hailey Employment by Race
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Hailey 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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79.76%
Native Born
20.24%
Foreign Born
12.96%
Non Citizen
7.28%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.76% of Hailey residents were born in the United States, with 37.64% having been born in Idaho. 12.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Hailey Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,931 | 121 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 8,810 | 121 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 8,689 | 121 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 8,568 | 158 | 1.88% |
| 2017 | 8,410 | 132 | 1.59% |
| 2016 | 8,278 | 166 | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 8,112 | 76 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 8,036 | 55 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 7,981 | 83 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 7,898 | 39 | 0.50% |
| 2011 | 7,859 | -71 | -0.90% |
| 2010 | 7,930 | 1,730 | 2.49% |
| 2000 | 6,200 | 2,513 | 5.33% |
| 1990 | 3,687 | 0.00% |