Buhl is a city located in Twin Falls County Idaho. Buhl has a 2024 population of 4,764. Buhl is currently growing at a rate of 1.04% annually and its population has increased by 4.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,567 in 2020.
The average household income in Buhl is $60,942 with a poverty rate of 7.69%. The median age in Buhl is 34.4 years: 33.7 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buhl was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,308 | 72.27% |
| Other race | 711 | 15.53% |
| Two or more races | 512 | 11.19% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,791 | 2.52 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Married | 844 | 3.09 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Non Family | 653 | 1.13 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Female | 261 | 4.13 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Male | 33 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
80.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 488 | 16.72% |
| Associates Degree | 239 | 8.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 317 | 10.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 4.86% |
| High School Graduate | 779 | 26.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 267 | 9.15% |
| Some College | 687 | 23.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,201 | 1,839 | 391 |
| Hispanic | 604 | 229 | 36 |
| Other Race | 290 | 61 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 195 | 177 | 28 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,295 | $0 | $36,974 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,661 | $0 | $48,839 |
| High School Graduate | $21,299 | $36,094 | $20,731 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,528 | $44,778 | $35,656 |
| Overall | $36,324 | $44,912 | $24,206 |
| Some College | $33,917 | $45,677 | $23,948 |
$36,324
Average Earnings
$44,912
Average Male
$24,206
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.6% of Buhl residents speak only English, while 28.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,888 | 203 | 7.03% |
| Hispanic | 1,495 | 120 | 8.03% |
| Multiple | 512 | 54 | 10.55% |
7.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.91%
Male Poverty Rate
12.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buhl is Multiple, with 10.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buhl is White, with 7.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.19% |
| High School | 3.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24% |
| Female Employed | 4.61% |
| Male Employed | 1.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,879 | $71,366 |
| Households | $51,307 | $60,942 |
| Married Families | $69,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,782 | $39,962 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
277
Number of Veterans
214
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 124 |
| First Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 94 |
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 75+ | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 233 | 9.05% |
| Native American | 32 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 5.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.63%
Born in Buhl
84.82%
Native Born
15.18%
Foreign Born
10.66%
Non Citizen
4.52%
Naturalized
84.82% of Buhl residents were born in the United States, with 47.63% having been born in Idaho. 10.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,010 | 49 | 0.99% |
| 2028 | 4,961 | 49 | 1% |
| 2027 | 4,912 | 50 | 1.03% |
| 2026 | 4,862 | 49 | 1.02% |
| 2025 | 4,813 | 49 | 1.03% |
| 2024 | 4,764 | 49 | 1.04% |
| 2023 | 4,715 | 41 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 4,674 | 17 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 4,657 | 90 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 4,567 | 57 | 1.26% |
| 2019 | 4,510 | 62 | 1.39% |
| 2018 | 4,448 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 4,444 | 50 | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 4,394 | 48 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 4,346 | 38 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 4,308 | 28 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 4,280 | 50 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 4,230 | 25 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 4,205 | 21 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 4,184 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,985 | 469 | 13.34% |
| 1990 | 3,516 | -113 | -3.11% |
| 1980 | 3,629 | 654 | 21.98% |
| 1970 | 2,975 | -84 | -2.75% |
| 1960 | 3,059 | 189 | 6.59% |
| 1950 | 2,870 | -2,140 | -42.71% |