Salmon, Idaho
Salmon: City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
About
Salmon is a city located in the county of Lemhi in the U.S. state of Idaho. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,112 and a population density of 473 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 3,169 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Salmon
| Population : | 3,169 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Idaho (United States) |
| County : | Lemhi County |
| Postal code : | 83467 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 208 |
| Area : | 6.58 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,944 feet / 1202 meters |
| Capital city : | Salmon is capital of Lemhi County |
| Time Zone : | America/Boise |
| Local time : | 05:01:59 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 481 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 1.8% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Salmon is located at 45°10'33"N 113°53'45"W (45.1757500, -113.8959000).
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Demographics
The population of Salmon increased by 1.8% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,112 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,160 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,074 | -2.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,054 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,055 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,060 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,047 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,094 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,133 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,169 | 1.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,736 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,806 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,996 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,098 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 57.2% |
| White only, percent : | 52.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 41.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 51.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 273 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.0% |
Salmon zip code is 83467.
County name: Lemhi, County
fips: 16059
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $88,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,101 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $474 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $765 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,141 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.09 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,974 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,898 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 945 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 33,562 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,533 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,743 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,881 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 390 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 210 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 155 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 168 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 198 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 28 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 334 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,336.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.41 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $128,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,300 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $433 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $624 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,650 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 68.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 31.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.6% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 210,467 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,014 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 565,879 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,741 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,901 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,898 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,817 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,965 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,459 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,487 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 216 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 245 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,417 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,740.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.58 |
Post offices near Salmon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon Post Office | Salmon (ID) | 83467 |
| Carmen Post Office | Carmen (ID) | 83462 |
| North Fork Post Office | North Fork (ID) | 83466 |
| Tendoy Post Office | Tendoy (ID) | 83468 |
| Lemh Post Office | Lemhi (ID) | 83465 |
Other cities in Lemhi County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lemhi County , ID.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Leadore | 106 | City in Idaho, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Salmon distances to largest Idaho cities
