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
World Population Review
Moscow, Idaho Population 2021
26,092
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.
Moscow Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moscow was:
- White: 90.28%
- Asian: 3.29%
- Two or more races: 2.57%
- Black or African American: 1.54%
- Native American: 1.51%
- Other race: 0.76%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
The current population of Moscow, Idaho is 26,092 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 25,507.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 23,800.
Moscow, Idaho Population 2021
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% |
Moscow Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Moscow Population by Race
Moscow Population Pyramid $2021
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Moscow Population by Age
Moscow Households and Families
| 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
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Moscow Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Moscow Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Moscow Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Moscow Educational Attainment by Race
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$34,265
Average Earnings
$33,866
Average Male
$34,558
Average Female
Moscow Earnings by Educational Attainment
Moscow Language by Age
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Moscow Language
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.
Moscow Language
Moscow Poverty by Race
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| 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
Poverty in Moscow
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%.
Moscow Poverty
Moscow Poverty Rate by Education
Moscow Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Moscow Married by Age and Sex
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Moscow Marriage
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.
Moscow Marital Status by Race
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Moscow Marital Status
Moscow Veterans by War
Moscow Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 847 | 4.34% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 2.74% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 5.35% |
| Native American | 19 | 6.57% |
Moscow Veterans by Race
Moscow Veterans by Education
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6.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
Moscow Veterans by Education
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64.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Moscow Employment by Age
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Moscow Employment by Race
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Moscow Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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91.80%
Native Born
8.20%
Foreign Born
5.62%
Non Citizen
2.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
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.
Moscow Place of Birth
| 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% |