Orofino, ID

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    2024 Population
    3,260
    US Senator
    Mike Crapo
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Risch
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.8
    5.66% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.6%
    64.7% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $53,438
    6.53% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $223,400
    2.06% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,215
    0.998% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Orofino, ID reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.3% of the residents in Orofino, ID are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Orofino, ID was $223,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%.

    Most people in Orofino, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Orofino, ID was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesIdahoClearwater County, IDCentral Idaho--Lewiston City & Nez Perce Reservation PUMA, ID

    Population & Diversity

    Orofino, ID is home to a population of 3.26k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.33% of Orofino, ID residents were born outside of the country (141 people).

    In 2024, there were 15.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.76k people) in Orofino, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 174 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 75 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.3% of Orofino, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Orofino, ID was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orofino, ID
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.76k ± 85
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      174 ± 49
    3. White (Hispanic)
      75 ± 42
    4.14%
    Hispanic Population
    135 people

    In 2024, there were 15.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.76k people) in Orofino, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 174 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 75 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.14% of the people in Orofino, ID are hispanic (135 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Orofino, ID as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      54,768 ± 5,664 people
    2. Canada
      6,434 ± 1,966 people
    3. Philippines
      2,796 ± 1,297 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 54,768 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 6,434 and Philippines with 2,796.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.33%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    141 people
    3.81%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    124 people

    As of 2024, 4.33% of Orofino, ID residents (141 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orofino, ID was 3.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      100 ± 42
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      66 ± 39
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      58 ± 38

    Orofino, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    88.9% of the population of Orofino, ID has health coverage, with 39.9% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 17.9% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 2.12% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Idaho see 1,619 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,619 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1534 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 16.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    11.1%
    Uninsured
    39.9%
    Employer Coverage
    15.3%
    Medicaid
    17.9%
    Medicare
    13.8%
    Non-Group
    2.12%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orofino, ID declined by 4.21% from 11.5% to 11.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Orofino, ID changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Orofino, ID employs 1.22k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Orofino, ID were Health Care & Social Assistance (292 people), Retail Trade (191 people), and Public Administration (112 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,750), Transportation & Warehousing ($68,750), and Public Administration ($55,536).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.22k
    2024 Value
    ± 172
    0.998%
    1 Year growth
    ± 19.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Orofino, ID grew at a rate of 0.998%, from 1.2k employees to 1.22k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orofino, ID, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (177 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (106 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (105 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orofino, ID.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Idaho (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.22k
    2024 Value
    ± 172
    0.998%
    1 Year growth
    ± 19.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Orofino, ID grew at a rate of 0.998%, from 1.2k employees to 1.22k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orofino, ID, are Health Care & Social Assistance (292 people), Retail Trade (191 people), and Public Administration (112 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orofino, ID, though some of these residents may live in Orofino, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $52,804
    Median earning men ± $6,004
    $34,000
    Median earning women ± $10,289

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($112,569), Public Administration ($78,750), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,917).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,464), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,333), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,059).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.01%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 836k people employed in Idaho. This represents a 3.01% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.06%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Idaho.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.42%).

    Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (30.4%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.42%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.42%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Idaho for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Idaho

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    Mike Crapo
    Senator from Idaho3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1999
    Jim Risch
    Senator from Idaho2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009

    Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Idaho over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Orofino, ID was $223,400 in 2024, which is 0.671 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $218,900 to $223,400, a 2.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Orofino, ID is 75.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Orofino, ID have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orofino, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $223,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$13,035
    $816
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$134

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Orofino, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Orofino, ID compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    75.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 75.9% of the housing units in Orofino, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Orofino, ID compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $53,438
    Median Household Income
    ± $12,110
    1.08k
    Number of Households
    ± 148

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.08k households in Orofino, ID declined from $53,438 from the previous year's value of $57,171.

    The following chart displays the households in Orofino, ID distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Orofino, ID is from Idaho.
    0.467
    2024 Wage GINI in Idaho
    0.468
    2023 Wage GINI in Idaho

    In 2024, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.325% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Idaho across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (11.7%)
    3. Carpooled (6.26%)

    In 2024, 79.5% of workers in Orofino, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.26%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Orofino, ID have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% of the workforce in Orofino, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Orofino, ID compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Orofino, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orofino, ID have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orofino, ID (344 out of 2.53k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orofino, ID is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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