Smelterville is a city located in Shoshone County Idaho. Smelterville has a 2024 population of 721. Smelterville is currently growing at a rate of 1.84% annually and its population has increased by 7.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 669 in 2020.
The average household income in Smelterville is $50,967 with a poverty rate of 14.9%. The median age in Smelterville is 49.5 years: 51.6 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smelterville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 637 | 87.5% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 10.85% |
| Native American | 12 | 1.65% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 324 | 2.25 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Non Family | 160 | 1.21 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Married | 90 | 2.99 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Female | 39 | 4 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Male | 35 | 3.14 | 100 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 16.67% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 7.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 1.09% |
| High School Graduate | 225 | 40.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.81% |
| Some College | 176 | 31.88% |
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 | 502 | 420 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 1.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,094 | $36,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,544 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,651 | $32,377 | $16,518 |
| Some College | $31,659 | $0 | $25,694 |
$31,651
Average Earnings
$32,377
Average Male
$16,518
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Smelterville residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 602 | 99 | 16.45% |
| Multiple | 79 | 8 | 10.13% |
14.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.48%
Male Poverty Rate
21.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smelterville is White, with 16.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smelterville is Multiple, with 10.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.33% |
| Some College | 14.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.91% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,750 | $60,487 |
| Households | $46,078 | $50,967 |
| Married Families | $56,442 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,057 | $36,556 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
26.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
67
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 11.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
49.73%
Born in Smelterville
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Smelterville residents were born in the United States, with 49.73% having been born in Idaho. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 786 | 13 | 1.68% |
| 2028 | 773 | 13 | 1.71% |
| 2027 | 760 | 13 | 1.74% |
| 2026 | 747 | 13 | 1.77% |
| 2025 | 734 | 13 | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 721 | 13 | 1.84% |
| 2023 | 708 | 6 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 702 | 13 | 1.89% |
| 2021 | 689 | 20 | 2.99% |
| 2020 | 669 | 49 | 7.9% |
| 2019 | 620 | 3 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 617 | 13 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 604 | 3 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 601 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 602 | 3 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 599 | -16 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 615 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 616 | 3 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 613 | -5 | -0.81% |
| 2010 | 618 | 0 | 0% |