Priest River is a city located in Bonner County, Idaho. Priest River has a 2026 population of 1,933. Priest River is currently growing at a rate of 2.28% annually and its population has increased by 15.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,674 in 2020.
The median household income in Priest River is $58,782 with a poverty rate of 5.02%. The median age in Priest River is 43.4 years: 43.3 years for males, and 45.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.2 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 45.2 years
Male: 43.3 years
There are 1,350 adults, (443 of whom are seniors) in Priest River.
Female: 846 (47.6%)
Male: 932 (52.4%)
The racial composition of Priest River includes 87.18% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,550 | 87.18% |
| Two or more races | 214 | 12.04% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.22% |
Priest River 's average per capita income is $41,750. Household income levels show a median of $58,782. The poverty rate stands at 5.02%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,896 | - |
| Families | $77,212 | $100,081 |
| Households | $58,782 | $78,858 |
| Non Families | $38,063 | $47,323 |
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