City · Idaho
Orofino, Idaho
Orofino, city, in Clearwater County, Idaho. Orofino had 3,259 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 3,226; the 2020 Census counted 2,656 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,260 (±22). GEOID 1659320.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,259
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,656 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,260 ±22
Median household income
$53,438
±$12,110 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800
Median home value
$223,400
±$13,035 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600
Median gross rent
$949
±$73 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238
Where is Orofino and what county is it in?
Orofino is a city in Clearwater County, Idaho. It covers 2.5 square miles of land, 1,076 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 Orofino, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,259 people lived in Orofino on July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Idaho (+10.4%). The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Orofino, 3,226, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 2,656: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,260 (±22).
| Measure | Orofino | Clearwater County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,260 ±22 | 9,012 | +151 |
| Households | 1,075 ±98 | 3,636 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.21 | 2.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,239 ±97 | 4,626 | no clear change |
Orofino's population since 2000
From 3,247 in 2000 to 3,259 in 2025: up 0.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Orofino 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 Orofino?
The median resident of Orofino is 44.8 years old; 13.1% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.9%.
| Measure | Orofino | Clearwater County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 ±3.3 | 52.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.1% ±2.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7% ±3.3 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Male | 59.0% ±2.4 pts | 54.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% ±1.8 pts | 4.6% | −2.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.7% ±2.6 pts | 87.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±1.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3% ±3.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4% ±1.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.4% ±2.9 pts | 11.6% | – |
| With a disability | 21.7% ±3.7 pts | 24.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.1% ±4.5 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.4% ±2.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.3% ±3.8 pts | 17.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.9% ±2.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.4% ±3.4 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5% ±2.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 Orofino earn?
Half of Orofino's 1,075 households earn less than $53,438 a year (±$12,110), against $60,000 in Clearwater County and $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 it was $54,962 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Orofino | Clearwater County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,438 ±$12,110 | $60,000 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,583 ±$7,027 | $77,216 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,392 ±$3,338 | $34,062 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.6% ±4.6 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1% ±10.0 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6% ±4.3 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.2% ±4.2 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.7% ±5.2 pts | 83.6% | – |
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 Orofino?
Owners occupy 75.9% of Orofino's occupied homes and renters 24.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $223,400 by its owner (±$13,035). The median renter pays $949 a month including utilities, and 46.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Orofino | Clearwater County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $223,400 ±$13,035 | $268,200 | +$60,579 |
| Median gross rent | $949 ±$73 | $875 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.2% ±13.9 pts | 39.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,575 ±$86 | $1,464 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.9% ±4.9 pts | 82.9% | +15.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.1% ±4.9 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,239 ±97 | 4,626 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3% ±5.0 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.3% ±4.9 pts | 73.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.2% ±3.4 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.3% ±3.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% ±2.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 Orofino building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Orofino in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 1.5 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 Orofino work and get to work?
79.5% of Orofino's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Orofino | Clearwater County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.2% ±4.0 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% ±3.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5% ±5.4 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±3.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7% ±4.7 pts | 10.1% | +7.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.5 min ±2.5 | 22.5 min | −4.0 min |
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 Orofino?
No census tract lies mostly in Orofino; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9400.02Clearwater County | 3,829 | $52,917 |
| Tract 9400.01Clearwater County | 2,025 | $76,528 |
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 Orofino) · Census block assignment files
How does Orofino compare with other places in Idaho?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Orofino is the 6,074th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 46th-most populous of 198 in Idaho.
Orofino ranks 76th 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 | 46th | 198 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 79th | 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 66th | 91 |
| Median household income | 76th | 90 |
| Per capita income | 68th | 91 |
| Median home value | 78th | 90 |
| Median gross rent | 52nd | 84 |
| Poverty rate | 31st | 76 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th | 90 |
| Median age | 13th | 90 |
| Owner-occupied share | 29th | 90 |
| Work from home | 26th | 59 |
| Travel time to work | 66th | 90 |
Orofino's figures with every place in Idaho (CSV)
Every place in Idaho, sortable · Compare Orofino 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 Orofino?
11 of the 57 figures for Orofino 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 Orofino 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 Orofino.