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Salmon

County:
Lemhi County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.509
State:
Idaho

Salmon is a city located in Lemhi County, Idaho. Salmon has a 2026 population of 3,337. It is also the county seat of Lemhi County. Salmon is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has increased by 7.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,096 in 2020.

The median household income in Salmon is $42,844 with a poverty rate of 15.07%. The median age in Salmon is 46.8 years: 46.1 years for males, and 48 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.1 males.

3.3K
Total Population
1,330
Density (mi²)
40 1.21%
Growth

Salmon Population

Salmon Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,337401.21%
20253,297401.23%
20243,257-21-0.64%
20233,278611.9%
20223,217471.48%
20213,170672.16%
20203,096-92-2.89%
20193,188361.14%
20183,152521.68%
20173,100481.57%
20163,052-13-0.42%
20153,06550.16%
20143,06040.13%
20133,056-21-0.68%
20123,077-85-2.69%
20113,162120.38%
20103,150381.22%
20003,1221816.15%
19902,941-367-11.09%
19803,30839813.68%
19702,910-34-1.15%
19602,94429611.18%
19502,64800%

Median Age

Overall: 46.8 years
Female: 48 years
Male: 46.1 years

Salmon Adults

There are 2,695 adults, (776 of whom are seniors) in Salmon.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,676 (52.3%)
Male: 1,527 (47.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Salmon includes 93.57% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,99793.57%
Two or more races2046.37%
Black or African American10.03%
Other race10.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White341.06%
Two or more races300.94%
Other race10.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,96392.51%
Two or more races1745.43%
Black or African American10.03%

Salmon Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Salmon 's average per capita income is $32,117. Household income levels show a median of $42,844. The poverty rate stands at 15.07%.

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$77,542-
Families$65,956$73,164
Households$42,844$63,904
Non Families$23,625$49,014

$32,117

Average Income

$42,844

Median Household Income

15.07%

Poverty Rate

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)