Rathdrum is a city located in Kootenai County Idaho. Rathdrum has a 2024 population of 12,343. Rathdrum is currently growing at a rate of 6.59% annually and its population has increased by 32.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,289 in 2020.
The average household income in Rathdrum is $92,689 with a poverty rate of 7.23%. The median age in Rathdrum is 36.2 years: 35.6 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rathdrum was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,374 | 87.63% |
| Two or more races | 617 | 6.46% |
| Other race | 245 | 2.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 171 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 104 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.47% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,454 | 2.77 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 2,211 | 3.15 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 884 | 1.55 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 202 | 3.85 | 27.7 | 72.3 |
| Male | 157 | 2.83 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
79.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 466 | 7.32% |
| Associates Degree | 763 | 11.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 824 | 12.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 412 | 6.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,784 | 28.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 161 | 2.53% |
| Some College | 1,953 | 30.69% |
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 | 5,530 | 5,006 | 1,069 |
| 2+ Races | 400 | 400 | 69 |
| Hispanic | 310 | 207 | 56 |
| Other Race | 185 | 168 | 90 |
| Islander | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| Asian | 76 | 35 | 8 |
| Native American | 45 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 48.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,291 | $61,076 | $48,795 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,484 | $79,628 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,568 | $58,603 | $30,568 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,083 | $27,583 | $45,776 |
| Overall | $39,383 | $52,042 | $30,724 |
| Some College | $33,854 | $44,741 | $28,282 |
$39,383
Average Earnings
$52,042
Average Male
$30,724
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.86% of Rathdrum residents speak only English, while 4.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,323 | 644 | 7.74% |
| Native | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 459 | 45 | 9.8% |
7.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.25%
Male Poverty Rate
7.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rathdrum is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rathdrum is White, with 7.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.95% |
| High School | 7.17% |
| Some College | 2.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.64% |
| Female Employed | 6.19% |
| Male Employed | 2.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,827 | $97,058 |
| Households | $80,934 | $92,689 |
| Married Families | $86,408 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,750 | $76,021 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
67.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
788
Number of Veterans
706
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 259 |
| Second Gulf War | 245 |
| First Gulf War | 124 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 203 |
| 65 to 74 | 184 |
| 35 to 54 | 177 |
| 75+ | 147 |
| 18 to 34 | 77 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 780 | 12.3% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
38.53%
Born in Rathdrum
98.24%
Native Born
1.76%
Foreign Born
1.23%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
98.24% of Rathdrum residents were born in the United States, with 38.53% having been born in Idaho. 1.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,161 | 763 | 4.96% |
| 2028 | 15,398 | 764 | 5.22% |
| 2027 | 14,634 | 764 | 5.51% |
| 2026 | 13,870 | 763 | 5.82% |
| 2025 | 13,107 | 764 | 6.19% |
| 2024 | 12,343 | 763 | 6.59% |
| 2023 | 11,580 | 948 | 8.92% |
| 2022 | 10,632 | 410 | 4.01% |
| 2021 | 10,222 | 933 | 10.04% |
| 2020 | 9,289 | 140 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 9,149 | 456 | 5.25% |
| 2018 | 8,693 | 416 | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 8,277 | 424 | 5.4% |
| 2016 | 7,853 | 360 | 4.8% |
| 2015 | 7,493 | 246 | 3.39% |
| 2014 | 7,247 | 174 | 2.46% |
| 2013 | 7,073 | 58 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 7,015 | 46 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 6,969 | 104 | 1.51% |
| 2010 | 6,865 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,816 | -11,345 | -70.2% |