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Emmett

County:
Gem County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.916
State:
Idaho

Emmett is a city located in Gem County, Idaho. Emmett has a 2026 population of 9,343. It is also the county seat of Gem County. Emmett is currently growing at a rate of 2.98% annually and its population has increased by 20.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,723 in 2020.

The median household income in Emmett is $58,750 with a poverty rate of 18.3%. The median age in Emmett is 36.3 years: 32.7 years for males, and 39.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.3 males.

9.3K
Total Population
3,204
Density (mi²)
270 2.98%
Growth

Emmett Population

Emmett Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,3432702.98%
20259,0732703.07%
20248,8031902.21%
20238,6133013.62%
20228,3124055.12%
20217,9072413.14%
20207,7236469.13%
20197,0771842.67%
20186,893821.2%
20176,8111692.54%
20166,6421031.58%
20156,539240.37%
20146,515400.62%
20136,475-29-0.45%
20126,504-32-0.49%
20116,536-9-0.14%
20106,545-12-0.18%
20005,49088919.32%
19904,601-4-0.09%
19804,60566016.73%
19703,9451764.67%
19603,76970222.89%
19503,067-136-4.25%
19403,20344015.92%
19302,76300%

Median Age

Overall: 36.3 years
Female: 39.2 years
Male: 32.7 years

Emmett Adults

There are 6,233 adults, (1,457 of whom are seniors) in Emmett.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,991 (48.2%)
Male: 4,284 (51.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Emmett includes 83.11% White, 6.56% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,87783.11%
Two or more races6928.36%
Other race5436.56%
Asian921.11%
Native American690.83%
Black or African American20.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race4735.72%
Two or more races4215.09%
White3243.92%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,55379.19%
Two or more races2713.27%
Asian921.11%
Other race700.85%
Native American690.83%
Black or African American20.02%

Emmett Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Emmett 's average per capita income is $41,419. Household income levels show a median of $58,750. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%.

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$80,531-
Families$61,690$86,973
Households$58,750$84,022
Non Families$23,973$64,873

$41,419

Average Income

$58,750

Median Household Income

18.3%

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)