City · Idaho
Montpelier, Idaho
Montpelier, city, in Bear Lake County, Idaho. Montpelier had 2,710 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,643 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,694 (±29). GEOID 1653920.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,710
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,643 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,694 ±29
Median household income
$61,375
±$17,827 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800
Median home value
$240,300
±$35,046 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600
Median gross rent
$535
±$85 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238
Where is Montpelier and what county is it in?
Montpelier is a city in Bear Lake County, Idaho. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 1,140 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 Montpelier, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,710 people lived in Montpelier on July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than Idaho (+10.4%). The 2020 Census counted 2,643 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,694 (±29).
| Measure | Montpelier | Bear Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,694 ±29 | 6,650 | +176 |
| Households | 1,025 ±97 | 2,278 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.23 | 2.89 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,250 ±101 | 4,020 | no clear change |
Montpelier's population since 2000
From 2,785 in 2000 to 2,710 in 2025: down 2.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Montpelier 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 Montpelier?
The median resident of Montpelier is 42.0 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.2%.
| Measure | Montpelier | Bear Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 ±7.4 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% ±3.8 pts | 27.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% ±3.3 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Male | 53.5% ±3.3 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% ±1.5 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.7% ±2.8 pts | 93.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±2.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5% ±3.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7% ±2.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1% ±3.7 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8% ±4.7 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.2% ±4.9 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.1% ±3.9 pts | 21.6% | −5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±2.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±3.3 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.1% ±2.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Montpelier earn?
Half of Montpelier's 1,025 households earn less than $61,375 a year (±$17,827), against $75,260 in Bear Lake County and $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 it was $52,239 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Montpelier | Bear Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,375 ±$17,827 | $75,260 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,707 ±$8,203 | $88,185 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,680 ±$3,377 | $34,260 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.8% ±3.0 pts | 7.0% | −13.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.4% ±3.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.6% ±4.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±2.4 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.9% ±6.3 pts | 89.6% | – |
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 Montpelier?
Owners occupy 86.2% of Montpelier's occupied homes and renters 13.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $240,300 by its owner (±$35,046). The median renter pays $535 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Montpelier | Bear Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $240,300 ±$35,046 | $275,000 | +$96,924 |
| Median gross rent | $535 ±$85 | $632 | −$144 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 14.2% ±13.7 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,139 ±$162 | $1,341 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.2% ±4.8 pts | 89.5% | +19.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.8% ±4.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,250 ±101 | 4,020 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±2.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±19.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.8% ±4.1 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% ±3.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0% ±2.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.5% ±6.5 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 Montpelier building?
Builders took permits for 59 new housing units in Montpelier in 2025 (59 in single-family houses), 21.8 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 Montpelier work and get to work?
76.4% of Montpelier's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.3 minutes.
| Measure | Montpelier | Bear Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9% ±4.2 pts | 57.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±2.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4% ±7.4 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.2% ±6.3 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±2.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.7% ±3.6 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.3 min ±7.1 | 30.0 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 Montpelier?
No census tract lies mostly in Montpelier; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501Bear Lake County | 3,595 | $61,573 |
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 Montpelier) · Census block assignment files
How does Montpelier compare with other places in Idaho?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Montpelier is the 6,656th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 53rd-most populous of 198 in Idaho.
Montpelier ranks 55th 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 | 53rd | 198 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 69th | 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd | 91 |
| Median household income | 55th | 90 |
| Per capita income | 51st | 91 |
| Median home value | 69th | 90 |
| Median gross rent | 84th | 84 |
| Poverty rate | 61st | 76 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65th | 90 |
| Median age | 21st | 90 |
| Owner-occupied share | 8th | 90 |
| Work from home | 53rd | 59 |
| Travel time to work | 5th | 90 |
Montpelier's figures with every place in Idaho (CSV)
Every place in Idaho, sortable · Compare Montpelier 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 Montpelier?
18 of the 57 figures for Montpelier 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 Montpelier 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 Montpelier.