State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,776.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.75%
Growth Since 2010
9.63%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
40,666
Moscow is a city located in Latah County Idaho. It is also the county seat of Latah County. With a 2020 population of 26,092, it is the 13th largest city in Idaho and the 1481st largest city in the United States . Moscow is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 9.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,800 in 2010. Moscow reached it's highest population of 26,092 in 2021. Spanning over 7 miles, Moscow has a population density of 3,776 people per square mile.
The average household income in Moscow is $58,565 with a poverty rate of 24.26%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $731 per month, and the median house value is $229,900. The median age in Moscow is 25 years, 25.2 years for males, and 24.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moscow was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,666 | 279 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 40,387 | 279 | 0.69% |
| 2019 | 40,108 | 279 | 0.70% |
| 2018 | 39,829 | 88 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 39,741 | 691 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 39,050 | 254 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 38,796 | 279 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 38,517 | 297 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 38,220 | 126 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 38,094 | 239 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 37,855 | 600 | 1.58% |
| 2010 | 37,255 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,858 | 90.28% |
| Asian | 833 | 3.29% |
| Two or More Races | 650 | 2.57% |
| Black or African American | 391 | 1.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 382 | 1.51% |
| Some Other Race | 193 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.05% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,885 | 2.24 | 40.8 |
| Non Family | 5,469 | 1.61 | 19.8 |
| Married | 3,804 | 3 | 72.2 |
| Female | 373 | 2.73 | 40.8 |
| Male | 239 | 3.56 | 22.2 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 113 | 0.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 267 | 2.10% |
| High School Graduate | 1,751 | 13.80% |
| Some College | 2,478 | 19.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,000 | 7.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,960 | 31.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,123 | 24.61% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,453 | 11,140 | 6,574 |
| Hispanic | 376 | 321 | 179 |
| Asian | 348 | 348 | 140 |
| Black | 212 | 212 | 71 |
| 2+ Races | 211 | 199 | 100 |
| Native American | 172 | 172 | 19 |
| Other Race | 71 | 71 | 52 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 73.24%.
$34,265
Average Earnings
$33,866
Average Male
$34,558
Average Female
91.50% of Moscow residents speak only English, while 8.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.55% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,520 | 4,374 | 22.41% |
| Hispanic | 943 | 544 | 57.69% |
| Asian | 626 | 259 | 41.37% |
| Multiple | 492 | 193 | 39.23% |
| Other | 184 | 149 | 80.98% |
| Native | 368 | 28 | 7.61% |
| Black | 361 | 17 | 4.71% |
24.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.43%
Male Poverty Rate
23.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moscow is Other, with 80.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moscow is Black, with 4.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.65%.
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 847 | 4.34% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 2.74% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 5.35% |
| Native American | 19 | 6.57% |
6.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
91.80%
Native Born
8.20%
Foreign Born
5.62%
Non Citizen
2.57%
Naturalized
91.80% of Moscow residents were born in the United States, with 37.77% having been born in Idaho. 5.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,092 | 195 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 25,897 | 195 | 0.76% |
| 2019 | 25,702 | 195 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 25,507 | 61 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 25,446 | 461 | 1.85% |
| 2016 | 24,985 | 34 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 24,951 | 150 | 0.60% |
| 2014 | 24,801 | 272 | 1.11% |
| 2013 | 24,529 | 121 | 0.50% |
| 2012 | 24,408 | 145 | 0.60% |
| 2011 | 24,263 | 421 | 1.77% |
| 2010 | 23,842 | 2,551 | 1.14% |
| 2000 | 21,291 | 2,772 | 1.40% |
| 1990 | 18,519 | 2,006 | 1.15% |
| 1980 | 16,513 | 2,367 | 1.56% |
| 1970 | 14,146 | 2,963 | 2.38% |
| 1960 | 11,183 | 590 | 0.54% |
| 1950 | 10,593 | 4,579 | 5.82% |
| 1940 | 6,014 | 1,538 | 3.00% |
| 1930 | 4,476 | 520 | 1.24% |
| 1920 | 3,956 | 286 | 0.75% |
| 1910 | 3,670 | 1,170 | 3.91% |
| 1900 | 2,500 | 0.00% |