Census-designated place · Idaho
Fort Hall, Idaho
Fort Hall, census-designated place, mostly in Bannock County (55.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Bingham County, Idaho. Fort Hall had 3,195 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,654 (±301). GEOID 1628360.
Residents, 2020 Census
3,195
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 2,654 ±301
Median household income
$44,514
±$12,193 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800
Median home value
$203,300
±$63,665 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600
Median gross rent
$672
±$125 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238
Where is Fort Hall and what county is it in?
Fort Hall is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Bannock County (55.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Bingham County, Idaho. It covers 35.1 square miles of land, 91 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fort Hall is in the Pocatello, ID metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bannock County | 1,780 | 55.7% |
| Bingham County | 1,415 | 44.3% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fort Hall, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,195 residents in Fort Hall, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 2,654 (±301).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Fort Hall is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Fort Hall | Bannock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,654 ±301 | 89,454 | no clear change |
| Households | 871 ±122 | 33,590 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.01 ±0.33 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 985 ±124 | 36,168 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fort Hall?
The median resident of Fort Hall is 35.2 years old; 26.0% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 61.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 23.4%.
| Measure | Fort Hall | Bannock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 ±4.5 | 35.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.0% ±3.6 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±3.3 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Male | 52.8% ±3.9 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% ±4.0 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 23.4% ±5.2 pts | 80.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 61.0% ±5.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±2.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±1.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.7% ±4.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8% ±2.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.0% ±4.3 pts | 16.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.7% ±4.9 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.0% ±5.3 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5% ±4.2 pts | 30.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.3% ±1.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.1% ±1.4 pts | 83.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fort Hall earn?
Half of Fort Hall's 871 households earn less than $44,514 a year (±$12,193), against $66,499 in Bannock County and $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 it was $46,199 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fort Hall | Bannock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,514 ±$12,193 | $66,499 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,498 ±$18,235 | $87,434 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,817 ±$6,407 | $33,866 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.6% ±6.3 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.9% ±11.8 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.4% ±6.1 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% ±3.1 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.4% ±8.2 pts | 88.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fort Hall?
Owners occupy 83.9% of Fort Hall's occupied homes and renters 16.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $203,300 by its owner (±$63,665). The median renter pays $672 a month including utilities, and 25.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fort Hall | Bannock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $203,300 ±$63,665 | $300,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $672 ±$125 | $960 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.7% ±16.8 pts | 41.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,100 ±$98 | $1,458 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.9% ±5.4 pts | 69.5% | +11.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.1% ±5.4 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Housing units | 985 ±124 | 36,168 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9% ±8.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.3% ±6.6 pts | 67.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 27.8% ±6.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±1.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.8% ±6.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.6% ±7.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Fort Hall work and get to work?
85.8% of Fort Hall's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 15.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 13.3%.
| Measure | Fort Hall | Bannock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6% ±5.6 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.3% ±6.1 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.8% ±7.6 pts | 74.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3% ±7.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.9% ±2.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.4 min ±1.8 | 17.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fort Hall?
1 census tract lies mostly in Fort Hall, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9400Bannock County | 1,759 | $47,000 |
| Tract 9400Bingham County | 2,601 | $42,386 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fort Hall) · Census block assignment files
How does Fort Hall compare with other places in Idaho?
Fort Hall ranks 87th of 90 places in Idaho with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 60th | 91 |
| Residents per square mile | 90th | 91 |
| Median household income | 87th | 90 |
| Per capita income | 73rd | 91 |
| Median home value | 84th | 90 |
| Median gross rent | 77th | 84 |
| Poverty rate | 8th | 76 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63rd | 90 |
| Median age | 46th | 90 |
| Owner-occupied share | 14th | 90 |
| Travel time to work | 76th | 90 |
Fort Hall's figures with every place in Idaho (CSV)
Every place in Idaho, sortable · Compare Fort Hall with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fort Hall?
13 of the 57 figures for Fort Hall on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fort Hall are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.