Moscow is a city located in Latah County Idaho. Moscow has a 2024 population of 26,677. It is also the county seat of Latah County. Moscow is currently growing at a rate of 1.1% annually and its population has increased by 4.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,515 in 2020.
The average household income in Moscow is $73,256 with a poverty rate of 19.47%. The median age in Moscow is 24.8 years: 25 years for males, and 24 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moscow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,326 | 87.16% |
| Two or more races | 1,488 | 5.81% |
| Asian | 766 | 2.99% |
| Black or African American | 465 | 1.82% |
| Other race | 255 | 1% |
| Native American | 237 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.31% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,751 | 2.03 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Non Family | 5,148 | 1.37 | 18.5 | 81.5 |
| Married | 3,638 | 2.81 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Female | 662 | 2.69 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 303 | 2.48 | 36 | 64 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
41.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 1.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,050 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,094 | 32.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,682 | 21.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,976 | 15.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 2,582 | 20.4% |
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 | 10,982 | 10,757 | 6,048 |
| Hispanic | 560 | 545 | 190 |
| 2+ Races | 446 | 419 | 200 |
| Asian | 350 | 350 | 266 |
| Black | 256 | 253 | 51 |
| Other Race | 153 | 153 | 137 |
| Native American | 138 | 133 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,827 | $65,263 | $37,143 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,753 | $59,957 | $44,050 |
| High School Graduate | $31,724 | $34,743 | $26,035 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,780 | $33,780 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,836 | $45,747 | $36,036 |
| Some College | $35,054 | $34,579 | $35,873 |
$41,836
Average Earnings
$45,747
Average Male
$36,036
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.89% of Moscow residents speak only English, while 8.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,746 | 3,055 | 18.24% |
| Multiple | 1,124 | 484 | 43.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,014 | 159 | 15.68% |
| Other | 255 | 101 | 39.61% |
| Asian | 517 | 89 | 17.21% |
| Black | 365 | 61 | 16.71% |
| Native | 218 | 35 | 16.06% |
19.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.95%
Male Poverty Rate
21.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moscow is Multiple, with 43.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moscow is Hispanic, with 15.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.11% |
| High School | 19.08% |
| Some College | 13.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 47.19% |
| Female Employed | 18.47% |
| Male Employed | 10.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,916 | $103,863 |
| Households | $53,679 | $73,256 |
| Married Families | $89,937 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,661 | $44,027 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
32.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,028
Number of Veterans
979
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 491 |
| First Gulf War | 242 |
| Vietnam | 216 |
| Korea | 96 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 286 |
| 65 to 74 | 211 |
| 35 to 54 | 195 |
| 55 to 64 | 181 |
| 75+ | 155 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 916 | 4.83% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 5.25% |
| Black | 43 | 9.82% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 3.54% |
| Other Race | 18 | 7.06% |
| Native American | 15 | 8.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
36.24%
Born in Moscow
93.8%
Native Born
6.2%
Foreign Born
3.87%
Non Citizen
2.33%
Naturalized
93.8% of Moscow residents were born in the United States, with 36.24% having been born in Idaho. 3.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,131 | 291 | 1.05% |
| 2028 | 27,840 | 291 | 1.06% |
| 2027 | 27,549 | 290 | 1.06% |
| 2026 | 27,259 | 291 | 1.08% |
| 2025 | 26,968 | 291 | 1.09% |
| 2024 | 26,677 | 290 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 26,387 | 174 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 26,213 | 275 | 1.06% |
| 2021 | 25,938 | 423 | 1.66% |
| 2020 | 25,515 | -355 | -1.37% |
| 2019 | 25,870 | 257 | 1% |
| 2018 | 25,613 | 65 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 25,548 | 495 | 1.98% |
| 2016 | 25,053 | 60 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 24,993 | 154 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 24,839 | 279 | 1.14% |
| 2013 | 24,560 | 126 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 24,434 | 155 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 24,279 | 431 | 1.81% |
| 2010 | 23,848 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,291 | 2,772 | 14.97% |
| 1990 | 18,519 | 2,006 | 12.15% |
| 1980 | 16,513 | 2,367 | 16.73% |
| 1970 | 14,146 | 2,963 | 26.5% |
| 1960 | 11,183 | 590 | 5.57% |
| 1950 | 10,593 | 4,579 | 76.14% |
| 1940 | 6,014 | 1,538 | 34.36% |
| 1930 | 4,476 | 520 | 13.14% |
| 1920 | 3,956 | 286 | 7.79% |
| 1910 | 3,670 | 1,170 | 46.8% |
| 1900 | 2,500 | -25,631 | -91.11% |