Challis is a city located in Custer County Idaho. Challis has a 2024 population of 934. It is also the county seat of Custer County. Challis is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 4.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 894 in 2020.
The average household income in Challis is $47,458 with a poverty rate of 15.17%. The median age in Challis is 44.9 years: 44.7 years for males, and 48.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Challis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 665 | 83.75% |
| Two or more races | 70 | 8.82% |
| Other race | 42 | 5.29% |
| Native American | 16 | 2.02% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 377 | 1.97 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Non Family | 194 | 1.03 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
| Married | 183 | 2.96 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.96
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
56.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 9.08% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 11.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 122 | 20.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 2.05% |
| High School Graduate | 148 | 25.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.17% |
| Some College | 178 | 30.48% |
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 | 467 | 437 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 41 | 0 |
| Other Race | 41 | 22 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 14 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $2,499 | $54,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,069 | $32,266 | $31,827 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,224 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,728 | $31,964 | $31,346 |
| Some College | $31,000 | $47,689 | $0 |
$31,728
Average Earnings
$31,964
Average Male
$31,346
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.31% of Challis residents speak only English, while 6.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 629 | 102 | 16.22% |
| Native | 16 | 16 | 100% |
15.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.59%
Male Poverty Rate
16.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Challis is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Challis is White, with 16.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.92% |
| High School | 14.58% |
| Some College | 10.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 26.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,174 | $58,389 |
| Households | $50,034 | $47,458 |
| Married Families | $65,174 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,207 | $37,146 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
119
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 21.33% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 10.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
27.83%
Born in Challis
97.61%
Native Born
2.39%
Foreign Born
2.39%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.61% of Challis residents were born in the United States, with 27.83% having been born in Idaho. 2.39% 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 | 984 | 10 | 1.03% |
| 2028 | 974 | 10 | 1.04% |
| 2027 | 964 | 10 | 1.05% |
| 2026 | 954 | 10 | 1.06% |
| 2025 | 944 | 10 | 1.07% |
| 2024 | 934 | 10 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 924 | -6 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 930 | 8 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 922 | 28 | 3.13% |
| 2020 | 894 | -184 | -17.07% |
| 2019 | 1,078 | 10 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 1,068 | 19 | 1.81% |
| 2017 | 1,049 | 12 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 1,037 | 8 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 1,029 | -19 | -1.81% |
| 2014 | 1,048 | -23 | -2.15% |
| 2013 | 1,071 | -24 | -2.19% |
| 2012 | 1,095 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 1,092 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 1,093 | 0 | 0% |