Council is a city located in Adams County Idaho. Council has a 2024 population of 983. It is also the county seat of Adams County. Council is currently growing at a rate of 2.72% annually and its population has increased by 11.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 879 in 2020.
The average household income in Council is $43,735 with a poverty rate of 19.45%. The median age in Council is 59.4 years: 62.4 years for males, and 54.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Council was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 611 | 93.28% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 5.5% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.76% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 288 | 2.19 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Non Family | 140 | 1.49 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Married | 122 | 2.49 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 15 | 5.53 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 11 | 3.27 | 0 | 100 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 13.87% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 5.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42 | 7.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 2.37% |
| High School Graduate | 192 | 35.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 7.48% |
| Some College | 155 | 28.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 508 | 414 | 52 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 9 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 11.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $11,429 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,141 | $49,327 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $50,331 | $0 |
$26,141
Average Earnings
$49,327
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.14% of Council residents speak only English, while 2.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 580 | 111 | 19.14% |
| Multiple | 21 | 10 | 47.62% |
19.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.47%
Male Poverty Rate
22.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Council is Multiple, with 47.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Council is White, with 19.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.08% |
| High School | 29.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.55% |
| Some College | 6.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 41.38% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,250 | $55,235 |
| Households | $42,222 | $43,735 |
| Married Families | $47,031 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,750 | $31,578 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
94
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 16.79% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 21.43% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 19.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
35.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32.3%
Labor Force Participation
27.1%
Employment Rate
15.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.41%
Born in Council
98.93%
Native Born
1.07%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.93% of Council residents were born in the United States, with 46.41% having been born in Idaho. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,113 | 26 | 2.39% |
| 2028 | 1,087 | 26 | 2.45% |
| 2027 | 1,061 | 26 | 2.51% |
| 2026 | 1,035 | 26 | 2.58% |
| 2025 | 1,009 | 26 | 2.64% |
| 2024 | 983 | 26 | 2.72% |
| 2023 | 957 | 11 | 1.16% |
| 2022 | 946 | 28 | 3.05% |
| 2021 | 918 | 39 | 4.44% |
| 2020 | 879 | -9 | -1.01% |
| 2019 | 888 | 7 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 881 | 17 | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 864 | 40 | 4.85% |
| 2016 | 824 | 8 | 0.98% |
| 2015 | 816 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 815 | 4 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 811 | -7 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 818 | -17 | -2.04% |
| 2011 | 835 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 835 | 0 | 0% |