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Payette, Idaho
Payette, city, in Payette County, Idaho. Payette had 8,813 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,127 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,536 (±30). GEOID 1661300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,813
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,127 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,536 ±30
Median household income
$55,208
±$5,636 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800
Median home value
$276,500
±$40,660 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600
Median gross rent
$837
±$127 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238
Where is Payette and what county is it in?
Payette is a city in Payette County, Idaho. It covers 4.1 square miles of land, 1,987 residents per square mile in 2020.
Payette is in the Ontario, OR-ID micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Payette, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,813 people lived in Payette on July 1, 2025, up 8.4% since 2020, slower than Idaho (+10.4%). The 2020 Census counted 8,127 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,536 (±30).
| Measure | Payette | Payette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,536 ±30 | 26,771 | +1,049 |
| Households | 3,160 ±261 | 9,692 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66 ±0.22 | 2.74 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,193 ±263 | 10,141 | no clear change |
Payette's population since 2000
From 7,054 in 2000 to 8,813 in 2025: up 24.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Payette 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 Payette?
The median resident of Payette is 36.5 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.1%. 7.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Payette | Payette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 ±4.7 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.6% ±3.4 pts | 25.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% ±3.5 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±2.4 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.1% ±4.6 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.8% ±5.7 pts | 75.5% | −9.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±1.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±2.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.5% ±2.8 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.1% ±3.9 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.1% ±5.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 23.6% ±4.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5% ±2.7 pts | 7.1% | −4.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.8% ±4.7 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.9% ±3.3 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1% ±1.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2% ±5.2 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
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 Payette earn?
Half of Payette's 3,160 households earn less than $55,208 a year (±$5,636), against $67,673 in Payette County and $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 it was $58,590 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Payette | Payette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,208 ±$5,636 | $67,673 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,644 ±$5,224 | $82,851 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,782 ±$2,060 | $31,280 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9% ±5.1 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.1% ±11.5 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.2% ±6.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±2.4 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5% ±4.8 pts | 87.1% | – |
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 Payette?
Owners occupy 59.2% of Payette's occupied homes and renters 40.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $276,500 by its owner (±$40,660). The median renter pays $837 a month including utilities, and 27.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Payette | Payette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $276,500 ±$40,660 | $341,800 | +$131,032 |
| Median gross rent | $837 ±$127 | $860 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.1% ±12.0 pts | 29.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,259 ±$180 | $1,479 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.2% ±7.5 pts | 74.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.8% ±7.5 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Housing units | 3,193 ±263 | 10,141 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5% ±3.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.5% ±6.8 pts | 73.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.7% ±6.3 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±2.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.7% ±6.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.6% ±3.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 Payette building?
Builders took permits for 67 new housing units in Payette in 2025 (47 in single-family houses), 7.6 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 Payette work and get to work?
83.9% of Payette's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes.
| Measure | Payette | Payette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1% ±4.8 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±3.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9% ±6.2 pts | 83.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0% ±5.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±2.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.8% ±1.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min ±3.3 | 23.1 min | +5.1 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 Payette?
1 census tract lies mostly in Payette, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601Payette County | 7,277 | $63,750 |
| Tract 9602Payette County | 3,742 | $53,135 |
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 Payette) · Census block assignment files
How does Payette compare with other places in Idaho?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Payette is the 3,513th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 29th-most populous of 198 in Idaho.
Payette ranks 71st 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 | 29th | 198 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 41st | 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th | 91 |
| Median household income | 71st | 90 |
| Per capita income | 74th | 91 |
| Median home value | 56th | 90 |
| Median gross rent | 66th | 84 |
| Poverty rate | 30th | 76 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th | 90 |
| Median age | 39th | 90 |
| Owner-occupied share | 82nd | 90 |
| Travel time to work | 36th | 90 |
Payette's figures with every place in Idaho (CSV)
Every place in Idaho, sortable · Compare Payette 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 Payette?
13 of the 57 figures for Payette 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 Payette 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 Payette.