Priest River, Idaho Population 2022
Priest River is a city located in Bonner County Idaho. Priest River has a 2020 population of 2,007. Priest River is currently growing at a rate of 1.93% annually and its population has increased by 15.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,739 in 2010.
The average household income in Priest River is $47,678 with a poverty rate of 12.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $657 per month, and the median house value is $153,300. The median age in Priest River is 43.8 years, 45.2 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
Priest River Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Priest Riverwas:
- White: 94.33%
- Two or more races: 2.50%
- Other race: 1.77%
- Asian: 0.88%
- Native American: 0.52%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,814 | 94.33% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 2.50% |
| Some Other Race | 34 | 1.77% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 0.52% |
Priest River Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 818 | 2.34 | 70.4 |
| Married | 346 | 2.99 | 78 |
| Non Family | 328 | 1.12 | 70.1 |
| Female | 83 | 4.18 | 36.1 |
| Male | 61 | 2.79 | 75.4 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 3.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137 | 10.54% |
| High School Graduate | 573 | 44.08% |
| Some College | 287 | 22.08% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 10.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 7.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 2.23% |
Priest River Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,234 | 1,056 | 119 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 34 | |
| Other Race | 34 | 34 | |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 3 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.89%.
Priest River Language by Age
Priest River Language
99.21% of Priest River residents speak only English, while 0.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.68% of the population.
Priest River Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,788 | 182 | 10.18% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 44 | 78.57% |
| Multiple | 48 | 24 | 50.00% |
| Other | 22 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 17 | 7 | 41.18% |
12.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.99%
Male Poverty Rate
9.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Priest River
The race most likely to be in poverty in Priest River is Hispanic, with 78.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Priest River is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.98%.
Priest River Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Priest River Married by Age and Sex
Priest River Marriage
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.
Priest River Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 8.70% |
Priest River Veterans by Education
7.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
23.92%
Born in Priest River
97.71%
Native Born
2.29%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
1.40%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.71% of Priest River residents were born in the United States, with 23.92% having been born in Idaho. 0.88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,007 | 38 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1,969 | 38 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 1,931 | 38 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 1,893 | 38 | 2.05% |
| 2018 | 1,855 | 33 | 1.81% |
| 2017 | 1,822 | 44 | 2.47% |
| 2016 | 1,778 | 27 | 1.54% |
| 2015 | 1,751 | 11 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 1,740 | 28 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1,712 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 1,710 | -23 | -1.33% |
| 2011 | 1,733 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 1,739 | 0.00% |