State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
156.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.34%
Growth Since 2010
6.40%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Sun Valley, Idaho Population 2021
1,496
Sun Valley is a city located in Blaine County Idaho. With a 2020 population of 1,496, it is the 70th largest city in Idaho and the 8715th largest city in the United States . Sun Valley is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 6.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,406 in 2010. Sun Valley reached it's highest population of 1,496 in 2021. Spanning over 10 miles, Sun Valley has a population density of 156 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sun Valley is $96,242 with a poverty rate of 14.41%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,648 per month, and the median house value is $825,500. The median age in Sun Valley is 61.3 years, 59.4 years for males, and 61.6 years for females.
Sun Valley Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sun Valley was:
- White: 96.60%
- Black or African American: 1.40%
- Asian: 1.11%
- Two or more races: 0.52%
- Native American: 0.37%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Sun Valley, Idaho is 1,496 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,481.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,406.
Sun Valley, Idaho Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,307 | 96.60% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 1.40% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.11% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.37% |
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Sun Valley Population by Race
Sun Valley Population Pyramid $2021
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Sun Valley Population by Age
Sun Valley Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 550 | 1.83 | 86.5 |
| Married | 311 | 2.34 | 94.2 |
| Non Family | 236 | 1.1 | 76.3 |
| Female | 3 | 7 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 |
2.2
Average Family Size
1.83
Average Household Size
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Sun Valley Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 1.68% |
| High School Graduate | 167 | 15.55% |
| Some College | 143 | 13.31% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 5.40% |
| Bachelors Degree | 398 | 37.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 290 | 27.00% |
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Sun Valley Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sun Valley Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,005 | 1,005 | 673 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 31 | |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Sun Valley Educational Attainment by Race
Sun Valley Earnings by Educational Attainment
Sun Valley Language by Age
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Sun Valley Language
83.84% of Sun Valley residents speak only English, while 16.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.63% of the population.
Sun Valley Language
Sun Valley Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,228 | 142 | 11.56% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 27 | 34.18% |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
14.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.40%
Male Poverty Rate
9.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sun Valley
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sun Valley is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sun Valley is White, with 11.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.95%.
Sun Valley Poverty
Sun Valley Poverty Rate by Education
Sun Valley Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
60.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Sun Valley Married by Age and Sex
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Sun Valley 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 35-44.
Sun Valley Marital Status by Race
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Sun Valley Marital Status
Sun Valley Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 177 | 14.11% |
Sun Valley Veterans by Race
Sun Valley Veterans by Education
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8.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sun Valley Veterans by Education
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63.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Sun Valley Employment by Age
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Sun Valley Employment by Race
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Sun Valley 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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86.03%
Native Born
13.97%
Foreign Born
8.43%
Non Citizen
5.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.03% of Sun Valley residents were born in the United States, with 11.68% having been born in Idaho. 8.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Sun Valley Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,496 | 5 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 1,491 | 5 | 0.34% |
| 2019 | 1,486 | 5 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 1,481 | 24 | 1.65% |
| 2017 | 1,457 | 13 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 1,444 | 23 | 1.62% |
| 2015 | 1,421 | 14 | 1.00% |
| 2014 | 1,407 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 1,404 | 12 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 1,392 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 1,391 | -13 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 1,404 | 0.00% |