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Rupert, ID

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

6,190
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

29.5
years ∙ half population younger than 29.5, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
51.5%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

15.3%
foreign-born population
84.7%Native
15.3% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Rupert is a city within Minidoka County, Idaho, United States.
Location
City in Minidoka County, ID, US
Co-ordinates
DEC42.618936° N, 113.673967° W
DMS42° 37′ 08.17″ N, 113° 40′ 26.28″ W

Population Density & area

3,005/sq mi (1,161/km²)
Total Area
2.06 sq mi (5.33 km²)
Land Area
2.06 sq mi (5.33 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

51.3% male
Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%
males per 100 females
Rupert 105.2
Minidoka County 102
Idaho 101.3

Nativity

15.3%
foreign-born population
84.7%Native
15.3% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Rupert 15.3%
Minidoka County 11.8%
Idaho 5.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

29.5
years ∙ half population younger than 29.5, half older
Rupert
29.5
Minidoka County
34.9
Idaho
37.3

Dependency ratio

Low High
77.4
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Rupert 77.4
Minidoka County 79.6
Idaho 69.8

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 30.5% 28.2% 24.1%
Working age (18-64) 56.4% 55.7% 58.9%
Senior (65+) 13.1% 16.1% 17%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 77.4 79.6 69.8
Child dependency ratio 54.1 50.7 40.9
Old-age dependency ratio 23.2 28.9 28.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
46%
Black
0%
Asian
0.5%
Hispanic
52.3%
Other
1.2%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
51.5%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Rupert 51.5%
Minidoka County 51.7%
Idaho 36.2%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Rupert population
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Hispanic or Latino 52.3% 37% 13.6%
Mexican 42.9% 31.7% 11%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.4% 0.3%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 9.4% 5% 2.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 47.7% 63% 86.4%
One race 46.8% 60.7% 82.2%
White 46% 58.8% 78.6%
Black or African American 0% 0.1% 0.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1% 1.2% 0.7%
Asian 0.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0.9% 2.3% 4.2%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

66.8% family
Family 66.8%
Non family 33.2%
% family households
Rupert 66.8%
Minidoka County 71.3%
Idaho 68.5%

Average household size

2.8
persons per household
Rupert
2.8
Minidoka County
2.73
Idaho
2.64

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Rupert population
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Total households 2,188 8,107 713,005
Average houshold size 2.8 2.73 2.64
Family households 1,462 5,782 488,374
Average family size 3.54 3.29 3.16
Married couple family 1,016 4,352 392,938
Other families 446 1,430 95,436
Male householder 122 534 33,551
Female householder 324 896 61,885
Non-family households 726 2,325 224,631
One-person households 621 2,039 173,906
Male householder 335 977 81,328
Senior (65+) living alone 101 170 28,911
Female householder 286 1,062 92,578
Senior (65+) living alone 168 671 49,029
Other living arrangements 105 286 50,725

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

2,280
housing units
Rupert 2,280
Minidoka County 8,644
Idaho 795,014

Occupancy status

96% occupied
Occupied 96%
Vacant 4%
vacancy rate
Rupert 4%
Minidoka County 6.2%
Idaho 10.3%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

78.6%
Single family houses
Single family houses
78.6%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
15.6%
Mobile homes
5.8%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1971
Half of houses were built before 1971, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
11.8%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
35.6%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
42.4%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
10.1%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5 5.6 5.9
1–3 rooms 12.9% 9.1% 10.8%
4–6 rooms 65.1% 55.3% 49.9%
7+ rooms 21.9% 35.6% 39.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 2.1% 1.3% 1.9%
1 bedroom 6.7% 3.6% 6.5%
2 bedrooms 36.4% 27.5% 21.7%
3 bedrooms 38.8% 43.9% 40.9%
4+ bedrooms 16% 23.6% 28.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1971 1976 1992
Total housing units 2,280 8,644 795,014
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

63.7% owners
Renter-occupied 36.3%
Owner-occupied 63.7%
homeownership rate
Rupert 63.7%
Minidoka County 69.2%
Idaho 72.1%

Average household size

2.96
Owner-occupied
2.51
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Rupert 2.96
Minidoka County 2.86
Idaho 2.73

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Total occupied units 2,188 8,107 713,005
Year moved in
2020 or later 34.8% 20.8% 26.4%
2010 to 2019 36.7% 40.4% 43.2%
2000 to 2009 15.4% 16% 15.1%
1999 or earlier 13.1% 22.7% 15.4%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 89.7% 94.8% 96.9%
1.01 to 1.50 9.8% 4.4% 2.3%
1.51 or more 0.5% 0.8% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 11.3% 5.6% 3.7%
1 vehicle 20.5% 21.5% 24.1%
2 vehicles 36.7% 32.7% 39.4%
3 or more vehicles 31.4% 40.2% 32.9%
House heating fuel used
Gas 25.1% 20.6% 56.9%
Electricity 73.6% 73.2% 35.2%
Solar 0% 0% 0.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0.4% 2.2% 1.2%
All other fuels 0.1% 3.6% 6.1%
No fuel used 0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 1.7% 1% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0.5% 1.3% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$205,200
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Rupert
$205,200
Minidoka County
$262,600
Idaho
$418,600

Housing Cost Burden

39.1%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
39.1%
Owners without a mortgage
3.6%
Renters
49.8%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Property value
Median Value $205,200 $262,600 $418,600
Under $100,000 13% 9.2% 6.7%
$100,000 - $200,000 34.6% 18.7% 7.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 36.5% 31.8% 13.7%
$300,000 - $500,000 12.8% 25.7% 36.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 3.2% 13.4% 29.3%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1.2% 5.8%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 68.4% 58% 62.2%
Without a mortgage 31.6% 42% 37.8%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,346 $1,379 $1,687
Without a mortgage $399 $413 $493
Gross rent
Median rent $856 $900 $1,238

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

9.1%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Rupert 9.1%
Minidoka County 15.7%
Idaho 31.8%

Adults without a high school diploma

19.7%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Rupert 19.7%
Minidoka County 17%
Idaho 8.2%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

1,634
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
4.3%
K–12
80.5%
College / Undergraduate
14.7%
Graduate / Professional
0.6%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

12.6%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Rupert
12.6%
Minidoka County
17.5%
Idaho
37.7%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Total enrolled (age 3+) 1,634 5,789 492,784
Nursery / preschool 4.3% 2.6% 5%
K–12 80.5% 80.9% 70.3%
Kindergarten 1.7% 4.6% 4.8%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 22.2% 18.8% 20.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 33.4% 32.5% 22.5%
High School: Grades 9–12 23.2% 25% 22.4%
College or graduate school 15.2% 16.5% 24.7%
College, undergraduate 14.7% 14.9% 20.8%
Graduate, professional school 0.6% 1.6% 4%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 12.6% 17.5% 37.7%
School type
Public school 91.9% 92.7% 81.1%
Private school 8.1% 7.3% 18.9%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

3,624
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
9.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
10.2%
HS graduate
32.9%
Some college no degree
25.5%
Associates degree
12.8%
Bachelors degree
6.1%
Graduate or professional degree
3%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
40.2% · 59.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
46.3% · 53.7%
HS graduate
53.9% · 46.1%
Some college no degree
55.7% · 44.3%
Associates degree
47.3% · 52.7%
Bachelors degree
43.4% · 56.6%
Graduate or professional degree
73.4% · 26.6%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Population (25+) 3,624 13,991 1,278,185
Less than 9th grade 9.5% 8% 3.2%
9th–12th, no diploma 10.2% 9% 5%
High school diploma or GED 32.9% 34.4% 26.1%
Some college, no degree 25.5% 23.1% 24.2%
Associate's degree 12.8% 9.8% 9.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 9.1% 15.7% 31.8%
Bachelor's degree 6.1% 9.3% 21.3%
Graduate or professional 3% 6.4% 10.5%
High School or higher 80.4% 83% 91.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$40,467
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$43,578
HS graduate
$32,079
Some college or associates
$35,391
Bachelors degree
$37,321
Graduate or professional degree
$72,063

Poverty Rate

4.2%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
22.8%
HS graduate
19.8%
Some college or associates
11.1%
Bachelors degree or higher
4.2%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $40,467 $44,975 $47,428
Less than high school graduate $43,578 $43,465 $35,526
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $32,079 $41,927 $39,186
Some college or associate's degree $35,391 $44,225 $43,363
Bachelor's degree $37,321 $54,441 $58,289
Graduate or professional degree $72,063 $75,825 $79,351
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 22.8% 17.3% 18%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.8% 15.4% 12%
Some college or associate's degree 11.1% 9.2% 8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 4.2% 5.9% 4.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

4,561
residents 16 years and over
Rupert 4,561
Minidoka County 16,786
Idaho 1,524,285

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
64.4%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Rupert 64.4%
Minidoka County 62.6%
Idaho 60.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

35.1
years ∙ half are younger than 35.1, half older
Rupert
35.1
Minidoka County
38.8
Idaho
38.6
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

53.2% male
Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Rupert 46.8
Minidoka County 44.4
Idaho 45.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Rupert
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Total labor force 3,113 10,884 960,171
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 7.4% 7.2% 6.4%
20 to 24 years 14.2% 10.5% 10.7%
25 to 29 years 16.5% 11.7% 10.7%
30 to 34 years 8.3% 10.1% 10.8%
35 to 44 years 21.6% 21.6% 21.7%
45 to 54 years 19.3% 17.8% 18.8%
55 to 59 years 2.1% 7.4% 8.3%
60 to 64 years 5.3% 7.5% 6.9%
65 to 74 years 5.1% 5.5% 4.9%
75 years and over 0.4% 0.8% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 53.2% 55.6% 54.5%
Female 46.8% 44.4% 45.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

68.3%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Rupert
68.3%
Minidoka County
64.8%
Idaho
63%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

71.7%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
64.7%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Rupert 64.7%
Minidoka County 58.1%
Idaho 57.4%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Rupert
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 54.5% 56.6% 52%
20 to 24 years 85.7% 80.8% 80.2%
25 to 29 years 79.2% 79.6% 82.4%
30 to 34 years 77.4% 83.1% 81.4%
35 to 44 years 83.8% 83.9% 82.3%
45 to 54 years 85.1% 86.7% 82.3%
55 to 59 years 83.3% 79.2% 73.7%
60 to 64 years 66.1% 56.6% 56.2%
65 to 74 years 32.4% 28.6% 23.5%
75 years and over 3.7% 5.5% 6.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 71.7% 71.4% 68.5%
Female 64.7% 58.1% 57.4%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 68.6% 63% 61.7%
Black or African American —% —% 75.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 95.8% 81% 62.6%
Asian 57.1% 61.6% 65.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 64.1%
Some Other Race 74.1% 69.5% 71.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 59.7% 66% 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 68.3% 67.5% 72.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

5.7%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Rupert
5.7%
Minidoka County
3.4%
Idaho
3.7%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

1%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
11.1%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Rupert 1%
Minidoka County 1.2%
Idaho 3.9%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Rupert
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
By age group
16 to 19 years 21.8% 19% 12.7%
20 to 24 years 28.7% 14.7% 6.4%
25 to 29 years 0% 0% 3.9%
30 to 34 years 0% 0% 3.3%
35 to 44 years 0% 0% 2.2%
45 to 54 years 0% 1.9% 2.2%
55 to 59 years 0% 1.4% 2.9%
60 to 64 years 0% 1% 2.3%
65 to 74 years 0% 0.3% 3.3%
75 years and over 0% 0% 3.1%
By gender
Male 1% 1.2% 3.9%
Female 11.1% 6.3% 3.5%
By race, ethnicity
White 7.1% 3.7% 3.5%
Black or African American —% —% 5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 7.2%
Asian 0% 0% 4.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 12.1%
Some Other Race 0% 2.4% 3.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 7.7% 4.1% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6% 3.3% 3.9%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

2,936
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Rupert 2,936
Minidoka County 10,511
Idaho 919,255
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

64%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Rupert 64%
Minidoka County 67%
Idaho 67%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Rupert, ID workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 9 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 22.4%
Health care and social assistance 10.3%
Other services 10.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 29.3% of 1,641 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 22.5% of 1,295 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Rupert
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Total employed population 2,936 10,511 919,255
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 9.5% 13.1% 3.6%
Mining and logging 0.3% 0.1% 0.4%
Construction 4.2% 5.5% 9.3%
Manufacturing 22.4% 18.1% 9.4%
Wholesale trade 4.6% 3.3% 2.3%
Retail trade 8.8% 11.5% 11.6%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 4.5% 3.8% 4%
Utilities 1.3% 2.3% 1%
Information 1.3% 0.7% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.2% 1.5% 3.7%
Real estate and leasing 2.1% 0.7% 2.1%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3.5% 4% 6.7%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0%
Administrative and waste services 2.2% 2.4% 3.8%
Education and health services
Educational services 5.5% 6.8% 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 10.3% 9% 13.5%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.5% 0.8% 1.7%
Accommodation and food services 4.4% 4.6% 6.9%
Other services 10.1% 8.7% 4.6%
Government 2.3% 3.2% 4.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

81.7% Private
Government 8.9%
Private Employment 81.7%
Self Employed 9.5%
Private employment (%)
Rupert 81.7%
Minidoka County 75.1%
Idaho 72.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

9.5%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 1.5%
Unincorporated business 8%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Rupert
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Private wage & salary 81.7% 75.1% 72.2%
For-profit company employees 76% 70.1% 65%
Not-for-profit employees 5.7% 5% 7.2%
Self-employed 9.5% 12.7% 12.8%
Incorporated business 1.5% 3.4% 5%
Unincorporated business 8% 9% 7.6%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Government 8.9% 12.2% 15%
Local government 8% 8.5% 7.3%
State government 0.2% 1.1% 5%
Federal government 0.6% 2.5% 2.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

4.5% WFH
Work from home 4.5%
Commute to work 95.5%
Working from home (%)
Rupert 4.5%
Minidoka County 4.7%
Idaho 13.3%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

15.9 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Rupert 15.9
Minidoka County 17.4
Idaho 21.6
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Rupert
Employed residents 16+.
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Total employed population 2,936 10,511 919,255
Worked from home 4.5% 4.7% 13.3%
Drove Alone 80.3% 80.8% 72.7%
Carpooled 11.3% 12.2% 8.9%
Public transportation 0.1% 0% 0.5%
Walked 0.9% 0.6% 2.6%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 2.9% 1.6% 2%
Commuting population 2,788 9,873 786,486
Mean travel time (minutes) 15.9 17.4 21.6
Less than 5 minutes 11.7% 5.4% 5.3%
5 to 14 minutes 32.8% 37.7% 32.1%
15 to 29 minutes 43.4% 42.2% 36.7%
30 to 44 minutes 9.4% 10.2% 15.4%
45 to 59 minutes 1.3% 1.6% 5.4%
60 to 89 minutes 0.4% 1.7% 3.2%
90 minutes or more 1% 1.2% 1.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$47,884
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Rupert $47,884
Minidoka County $51,048
Idaho $55,607
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

71 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Rupert 71¢
Minidoka County 76¢
Idaho 76¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Rupert, ID workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$118,048
Workers in Other services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Other services $118,048
Professional and technical services $67,500
Information $63,802
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Other services earn the highest median earnings — $118,048, compared to $51,250 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Information earn the highest median earnings — $63,646, compared to $36,196 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Rupert
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Median Earnings $47,884 $51,048 $55,607
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $53,233 $48,519 $48,994
Mining and logging $— $— $92,194
Construction $44,318 $57,083 $58,470
Manufacturing $48,221 $50,142 $60,388
Wholesale trade $33,333 $33,958 $58,950
Retail trade $24,868 $34,737 $42,492
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $29,280 $50,739 $58,845
Utilities $— $142,188 $97,426
Information $63,802 $63,281 $61,043
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $56,771 $72,713 $64,772
Real estate and leasing $— $45,547 $60,020
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $67,500 $75,111 $85,151
Corporate management $— $— $65,625
Administrative and waste services $— $24,271 $43,926
Education and health services
Educational services $36,406 $54,336 $53,170
Health care and social assistance $28,438 $45,283 $52,429
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $— $43,503
Accommodation and food services $18,487 $16,875 $32,305
Other services $118,048 $59,470 $46,956
Government $48,214 $69,292 $63,272
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$64,896
Workers in Nonprofit organization roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Nonprofit organization $64,896
Own unincorporated business $49,271
Local government $47,813
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $65,179, compared to $51,250 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $65,000, compared to $36,196 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Rupert
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $47,240 $50,328 $53,841
Not-for-profit employees $64,896 $62,292 $59,187
Self-employed
Incorporated business $24,830 $52,321 $70,110
Unincorporated business $49,271 $41,261 $50,633
Government
Local government $47,813 $60,323 $53,648
State government $— $47,014 $57,673
Federal government $— $68,417 $80,791
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Rupert, ID workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$135,352
Workers in Transportation occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Transportation $135,352
Installation, maintenance, and repair $78,405
Architecture and engineering $64,167
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Transportation occupations earn the highest median earnings — $135,781 versus $51,250 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $65,833 versus $36,196 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Rupert
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Median earnings(Total) $47,884 $51,048 $55,607
Management and business
Management $46,964 $77,555 $80,675
Business and finance $— $69,432 $72,620
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $64,479 $85,688
Architecture and engineering $64,167 $64,271 $97,073
Sciences $— $63,333 $73,826
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $98,182 $52,452
Legal $51,293 $110,876 $86,038
Education, Training and Library $23,797 $46,250 $53,711
Arts, design and media $— $51,215 $55,448
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $93,000 $91,718
Health technicians $— $46,027 $50,205
Healthcare support $36,359 $46,037 $35,969
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $— $61,258
Law enforcement $— $41,837 $67,908
Other services
Food preparation and serving $18,355 $17,167 $28,623
Building and grounds cleaning $32,045 $30,750 $35,702
Personal care and service $— $41,574 $31,447
Sales and office
Sales $32,604 $33,822 $53,880
Office and Administrative Support $29,914 $40,013 $42,453
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $46,654 $48,568 $44,384
Construction and extraction $23,807 $53,761 $53,128
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $78,405 $78,024 $56,925
Production and transportation
Production $48,351 $49,382 $48,324
Transportation $135,352 $56,402 $57,001
Material moving $31,550 $35,302 $36,905
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$54,741
Median household income in Rupert
Median household income (USD)
Rupert
$54,741
Minidoka County
$70,377
Idaho
$77,800
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Rupert, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$27,062
Per capita income in Rupert
Per capita income (USD)
Rupert
$27,062
Minidoka County
$33,008
Idaho
$38,952
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Rupert, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$73,374
Average household income in Rupert
Avg household income (USD)
Rupert
$73,374
Minidoka County
$87,232
Idaho
$102,747
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Rupert, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$73,374
Mean household income
$54,741
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Rupert $18,633
Minidoka County $16,855
Idaho $24,947
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Rupert
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Rupert and peer geographies.
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Total households 2,188 8,107 713,005
Median household income $54,741 $70,377 $77,800
Mean household income $73,374 $87,232 $102,747
Mean-median gap $18,633 $16,855 $24,947
Family households 1,462 5,782 488,374
Median family income $73,545 $82,615 $92,668
Mean family income $85,354 $100,679 $118,347
Mean-median gap $11,809 $18,064 $25,679
Non-family households 726 2,325 224,631
Median non-family income $28,152 $32,055 $46,275
Mean non-family income $45,674 $47,082 $63,250
Mean-median gap $17,522 $15,027 $16,975
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $27,062 $33,008 $38,952
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

73.5%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Rupert
73.5%
Minidoka County
75.2%
Idaho
77.3%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
34% of households (744) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $19,717
SSI (disability)
2.9% of households (64) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $10,792
Cash Assistance
4.4% of households (97) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $10,792
SNAP / Food Stamps
23.4% of households (512) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Rupert
Share of households receiving each income type
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Total households 2,188 8,107 713,005
Wage-based income
With earnings 74% 75% 77%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 34% 34% 33%
Average social security income $19,717 $23,002 $25,162
Retirement income 18% 25% 26%
Average retirement income $15,027 $19,992 $31,767
SSI (Supplemental security) 3% 4% 5%
Average SSI income $10,792 $13,456 $12,178
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 23% 11% 8%
Cash assistance 4% 4% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$73,545
Family households earn $73,545, compared to $28,152 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$54,741
Family households
$73,545
Nonfamily households
$28,152
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$79,490
Married-couple families earn $79,490, compared to $37,409 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$73,545
Married-couple families
$79,490
Other family types
$37,409
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Rupert
Median household and family income by household size in Rupert, compared with peer geographies.
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Total households 2,188 8,107 713,005
Household income by size
1-person $22,440 $27,517 $38,731
2-person $59,597 $73,496 $82,870
3-person $47,232 $93,770 $97,220
4-person $78,323 $79,308 $109,330
5-person $— $95,120 $105,108
6-person $150,893 $96,597 $103,795
7-person or more $221,932 $137,361 $110,628
Total families 1,462 5,782 488,374
Family income by size
2-person $60,174 $74,102 $82,780
3-person $44,821 $86,216 $94,977
4-person $77,988 $79,420 $109,072
5-person $103,250 $96,047 $105,985
6-person $147,500 $95,625 $104,837
7-person or more $236,250 $149,167 $108,792
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

49.45%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.69%
of all household income
Top 20%
49.45%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.69% — meaning the top 20% hold 13 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$281,876
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
12.01%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
19.21%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $281,876 and hold 19.21% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 12.01%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
47.7%
$50K - $100K
28.4%
$100K - $150K
14.2%
$150K - $200K
6.8%
Over $200K
2.9%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

23.9%
of all households, 523 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Rupert 23.9%
Minidoka County 31.2%
Idaho 37.2%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Rupert
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Rupert, compared with peer geographies.
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Median household income $54,741 $70,377 $77,800
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 1.6% 3.7% 3.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 13.3% 6.9% 2.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.8% 7.4% 6.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.4% 5.8% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.6% 11.5% 11%
$50,000 to $74,999 15% 18.3% 18.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 15.2% 14.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.2% 18.2% 19.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 7.9% 8.7%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 5.1% 9.2%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 33.1% 23.8% 19%
Share below $75,000 62.7% 53.6% 48.1%
Share above $100,000 23.9% 31.2% 37.2%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.46
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Rupert 0.46
Minidoka County 0.44
Idaho 0.44
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$181,414
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Rupert
$181,414
Minidoka County
$208,059
Idaho
$249,739
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Rupert
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $18,323 $27,344 $36,114
Lower 20% $43,888 $53,898 $63,191
Middle 20% $69,652 $84,406 $94,372
Upper 20% $120,857 $124,409 $142,518
Top 5% threshold $169,359 $210,277 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $13,535 $14,950 $20,121
Lower 20% $30,538 $42,360 $49,830
Middle 20% $54,383 $69,471 $78,177
Upper 20% $87,001 $101,322 $115,865
Top 20% $181,414 $208,059 $249,739
Top 5% $281,876 $367,286 $450,282
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.69% 3.43% 3.92%
Lower 20% 8.32% 9.71% 9.7%
Middle 20% 14.82% 15.93% 15.22%
Upper 20% 23.71% 23.23% 22.55%
Top 20% 49.45% 47.7% 48.61%
Top 5% 19.21% 21.05% 21.91%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Rupert due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 1,526 White households (69.7% of all households), the median household income is $52,566.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Rupert
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Minidoka County and Idaho.
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
All Residents $54,741 $70,377 $77,800
White $52,566 $71,474 $79,386
Black or African American $— $— $70,436
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $50,800 $57,439
Asian $— $97,734 $83,421
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $62,902
Some Other Race $53,250 $54,659 $68,866
Two or more races (Multiracial) $60,568 $76,985 $71,507
Hispanic or Latino $65,833 $71,250 $69,300
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

19.4%
19.4% of residents, or 1,191 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Rupert
19.4%
Minidoka County
14.5%
Idaho
10.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

3.3%
3.3% of full-time, year-round workers, or 63 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Rupert
3.3%
Minidoka County
3.3%
Idaho
2.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

26.2%
26.2% of children under 18, or 495 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Rupert
26.2%
Minidoka County
18.9%
Idaho
12.4%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

28.3%
28.3% of adults aged 65 and older, or 219 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Rupert
28.3%
Minidoka County
13.8%
Idaho
8.9%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
Overall poverty rate 19.4% 14.5% 10.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 26.2% 18.9% 12.4%
Under 5 years 31.9% 18.5% 14.8%
5 to 17 years 24.2% 19% 11.6%
18 to 64 years 13.7% 12.6% 10.3%
18 to 34 years 17.8% 15.6% 14.1%
35 to 64 years 10% 10.6% 8.1%
65 years and over 28.3% 13.8% 8.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 20.3% 12.2% 9.3%
Female 18.4% 16.9% 11.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 3.3% 3.3% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 16.1% 12.9% 13.9%
Did not work 35.4% 25.2% 16.8%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

24.4%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
24.4%
Family
18.2%
Nonfamily
36.8%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

18.2%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
18.2%
Married-couple
12.6%
Other families
30.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Rupert
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 18.2% 12.2% 7.1%
Householder under 25 years 47.6% 26.7% 18.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 15.6% 16.1% 9.9%
Householder 45 to 64 years 10.1% 7.1% 4.7%
Householder 65 years and over 28.2% 10.1% 4.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 36.8% 26.6% 18.5%
Householder under 25 years 66.1% 40.9% 37.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 0% 11.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 29.4% 35.5% 20.1%
Householder 65 years and over 47.2% 27.8% 17.2%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Rupert due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
16.5% of White residents, or 586 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Rupert
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Rupert and peer geographies.
Rupert Minidoka County Idaho
All Residents 19.4% 14.5% 10.6%
White 16.5% 12.5% 9.8%
Black or African American —% 0% 19.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 15.9% 2.7% 21.7%
Asian 0% 0% 9.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 17.3%
Some Other Race 22.5% 27.6% 14.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 25.4% 14.4% 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21% 21.9% 14.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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