Rexburg is a city located in Madison County Idaho. Rexburg has a 2024 population of 40,159. It is also the county seat of Madison County. Rexburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 39,421 in 2020.
The average household income in Rexburg is $79,383 with a poverty rate of 39.38%. The median age in Rexburg is 21.4 years: 22.7 years for males, and 20.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rexburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,015 | 87.66% |
| Two or more races | 2,242 | 5.78% |
| Other race | 1,210 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 875 | 2.25% |
| Black or African American | 401 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,802 | 3.74 | 24.9 | 75.1 |
| Married | 5,732 | 3.4 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Non Family | 2,573 | 4.34 | 6.8 | 93.2 |
| Female | 433 | 4.69 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
| Male | 64 | 3.64 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
3.38
Average Family Size
3.74
Average Household Size
24.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 145 | 1.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,405 | 13.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,121 | 29.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,212 | 11.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,570 | 14.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 3,122 | 29.52% |
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 | 8,455 | 8,367 | 3,526 |
| Hispanic | 1,021 | 983 | 461 |
| 2+ Races | 569 | 569 | 175 |
| Asian | 535 | 516 | 210 |
| Other Race | 431 | 397 | 138 |
| Black | 177 | 177 | 0 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 45.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,396 | $41,136 | $16,449 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,027 | $120,430 | $49,722 |
| High School Graduate | $23,750 | $0 | $28,171 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,767 | $32,968 | $18,721 |
| Some College | $16,181 | $19,880 | $10,736 |
$27,767
Average Earnings
$32,968
Average Male
$18,721
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.15% of Rexburg residents speak only English, while 11.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,781 | 11,167 | 40.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,785 | 1,162 | 41.72% |
| Multiple | 1,856 | 595 | 32.06% |
| Other | 965 | 439 | 45.49% |
| Asian | 875 | 181 | 20.69% |
| Black | 380 | 131 | 34.47% |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 100% |
39.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.67%
Male Poverty Rate
49.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rexburg is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rexburg is Asian, with 20.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.21% |
| Some College | 22.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 49.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.39% |
| Male Employed | 22.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,234 | $93,956 |
| Households | $46,286 | $79,383 |
| Married Families | $50,718 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,464 | $38,424 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
414
Number of Veterans
323
Male Veterans
91
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 151 |
| Vietnam | 123 |
| Korea | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 173 |
| 18 to 34 | 127 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 379 | 1.31% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 2.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
31.55%
Born in Rexburg
95.33%
Native Born
4.67%
Foreign Born
3.44%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
95.33% of Rexburg residents were born in the United States, with 31.55% having been born in Idaho. 3.44% 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 | 41,082 | 184 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 40,898 | 185 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 40,713 | 185 | 0.46% |
| 2026 | 40,528 | 184 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 40,344 | 185 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 40,159 | 184 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 39,975 | -478 | -1.18% |
| 2022 | 40,453 | 411 | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 40,042 | 621 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 39,421 | 9,794 | 33.06% |
| 2019 | 29,627 | 816 | 2.83% |
| 2018 | 28,811 | 163 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 28,648 | 427 | 1.51% |
| 2016 | 28,221 | 766 | 2.79% |
| 2015 | 27,455 | 241 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 27,214 | 935 | 3.56% |
| 2013 | 26,279 | 11 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 26,268 | 154 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 26,114 | 563 | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 25,551 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,257 | 2,955 | 20.66% |
| 1990 | 14,302 | 2,743 | 23.73% |
| 1980 | 11,559 | 3,287 | 39.74% |
| 1970 | 8,272 | 3,505 | 73.53% |
| 1960 | 4,767 | 514 | 12.09% |
| 1950 | 4,253 | 816 | 23.74% |
| 1940 | 3,437 | 389 | 12.76% |
| 1930 | 3,048 | -521 | -14.6% |
| 1920 | 3,569 | -37,513 | -91.31% |