Council Flag

Council

County:
Adams County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.055
State:
Idaho

Council is a city located in Adams County, Idaho. Council has a 2026 population of 1,023. It is also the county seat of Adams County. Council is currently growing at a rate of 2.4% annually and its population has increased by 16.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 879 in 2020.

The median household income in Council is $50,208 with a poverty rate of 16.23%. The median age in Council is 61.5 years: 66.3 years for males, and 52.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 73.5 males.

1K
Total Population
970
Density (mi²)
24 2.4%
Growth

Council Population

Council Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,023242.4%
2025999242.46%
2024975171.77%
2023958131.38%
2022945262.83%
2021919404.55%
202087991.03%
201988870.79%
2018881171.97%
2017864404.85%
201682480.98%
201581610.12%
201481540.49%
2013811-7-0.86%
2012818-17-2.04%
2011835-4-0.48%
2010835-4-0.48%

Median Age

Overall: 61.5 years
Female: 52.6 years
Male: 66.3 years

Council Adults

There are 755 adults, (342 of whom are seniors) in Council.

Sex Ratio

Female: 502 (57.6%)
Male: 369 (42.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Council includes 88.75% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White77388.75%
Two or more races677.69%
Native American262.99%
Other race50.57%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races485.51%
Other race50.57%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White77388.75%
Native American262.99%
Two or more races192.18%

Council Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Council 's average per capita income is $38,850. Household income levels show a median of $50,208. The poverty rate stands at 16.23%.

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
Married Families$59,118-
Families$58,088$58,817
Households$50,208$48,292
Non Families-$36,435

$38,850

Average Income

$50,208

Median Household Income

16.23%

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)