City · Idaho
McCall, Idaho
McCall, city, in Valley County, Idaho. McCall had 4,133 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,686 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,946 (±11). GEOID 1648790.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,133
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,686 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,946 ±11
Median household income
$60,253
±$7,939 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800
Median home value
$676,500
±$104,141 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600
Median gross rent
$1,134
±$119 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238
Where is McCall and what county is it in?
McCall is a city in Valley County, Idaho. It covers 9.1 square miles of land, 407 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in McCall, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,133 people lived in McCall on July 1, 2025, up 12.4% since 2020, faster than Idaho (+10.4%). The 2020 Census counted 3,686 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,946 (±11).
| Measure | McCall | Valley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,946 ±11 | 12,389 | +599 |
| Households | 1,675 ±182 | 4,318 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.24 | 2.82 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,562 ±230 | 12,878 | no clear change |
McCall's population since 2000
From 2,084 in 2000 to 4,133 in 2025: up 98.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for McCall as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 McCall?
The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.2%.
| Measure | McCall | Valley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 ±26.5 | 46.9 | – |
| Under 18 years | 17.8% ±5.7 pts | 18.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 35.4% ±8.8 pts | 27.0% | – |
| Male | 57.8% ±6.3 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% ±2.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.7% ±4.1 pts | 90.1% | −6.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±3.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1% ±1.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.5% ±8.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8% ±8.1 pts | 10.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4% ±3.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1% ±4.8 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.8% ±10.9 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.3% ±10.2 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.6% ±11.8 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.2% ±4.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
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 McCall earn?
Half of McCall's 1,675 households earn less than $60,253 a year (±$7,939), against $76,078 in Valley County and $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 it was $62,410 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | McCall | Valley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,253 ±$7,939 | $76,078 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,651 ±$17,562 | $109,882 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,172 ±$8,044 | $42,367 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0% ±8.7 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.8% ±21.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.1% ±4.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±2.1 pts | 97.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.9% ±5.6 pts | 93.9% | – |
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 McCall?
Owners occupy 70.6% of McCall's occupied homes and renters 29.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $676,500 by its owner (±$104,141). The median renter pays $1,134 a month including utilities.
| Measure | McCall | Valley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $676,500 ±$104,141 | $657,000 | +$258,187 |
| Median gross rent | $1,134 ±$119 | $1,117 | +$205 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.3% ±18.7 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,488 ±$304 | $2,071 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.6% ±12.3 pts | 81.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.4% ±12.3 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Housing units | 4,562 ±230 | 12,878 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5% ±3.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.7% ±13.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.3% ±6.0 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% ±2.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.7% ±4.4 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8% ±3.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.6% ±6.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 many new homes is McCall building?
Builders took permits for 77 new housing units in McCall in 2025 (77 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 1 of 12 months), 18.6 per 1,000 residents against 8.8 across Idaho.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in McCall work and get to work?
45.1% of McCall's workers drive alone and 31.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 10.5 minutes.
| Measure | McCall | Valley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.6% ±11.3 pts | 51.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±7.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 45.1% ±15.0 pts | 65.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±7.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 6.6% ±7.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 31.9% ±16.9 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 10.5 min ±3.5 | 18.7 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 McCall?
1 census tract lies mostly in McCall, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9702Valley County | 3,592 | $61,264 |
| Tract 9703.01Valley County | 1,931 | $90,158 |
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 McCall) · Census block assignment files
How does McCall compare with other places in Idaho?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, McCall is the 5,423rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 39th-most populous of 198 in Idaho.
McCall ranks 62nd of 90 places in Idaho with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 39th | 198 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 22nd | 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 85th | 91 |
| Median household income | 62nd | 90 |
| Per capita income | 15th | 91 |
| Median home value | 6th | 90 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd | 84 |
| Poverty rate | 21st | 76 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th | 90 |
| Owner-occupied share | 45th | 90 |
| Work from home | 2nd | 59 |
| Travel time to work | 89th | 90 |
McCall's figures with every place in Idaho (CSV)
Every place in Idaho, sortable · Compare McCall 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 McCall?
26 of the 57 figures for McCall 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 McCall 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' public schools in McCall.