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Challis

County:
Custer County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.973
State:
Idaho

Challis is a city located in Custer County, Idaho. Challis has a 2025 population of 944. It is also the county seat of Custer County. Challis is currently growing at a rate of 1.07% annually and its population has increased by 5.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 894 in 2020.

The average household income in Challis is $47,458 with a poverty rate of 15.17%.The median age in Challis is 44.9 years: 44.7 years for males, and 48.5 years for females.

944
Total Population
478
Density (mi²)
10 1.07%
Growth

Challis Population

Challis Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Challis includes 83.75% White, 5.29% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White66583.75%
Two or more races708.82%
Other race425.29%
Native American162.02%
Asian10.13%

Challis Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Challis' average per capita income is $31,728. Household income levels show a median of $50,034. The poverty rate stands at 15.17%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Families$65,174$58,389
Married Families$65,174-
Households$50,034$47,458
Non Families$31,207$37,146

$31,728

Average Income

$50,034

Median Household Income

15.17%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)