Hailey is a city located in Blaine County Idaho. Hailey has a 2024 population of 10,029. It is also the county seat of Blaine County. Hailey is currently growing at a rate of 2.09% annually and its population has increased by 8.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,208 in 2020.
The average household income in Hailey is $93,853 with a poverty rate of 7.63%. The median age in Hailey is 40.8 years: 37 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hailey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,908 | 85.6% |
| Other race | 726 | 7.86% |
| Two or more races | 599 | 6.48% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 3,250 | 2.8 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 1,814 | 3.3 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 935 | 1.28 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Female | 353 | 4.17 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Male | 148 | 3.08 | 15.5 | 84.5 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 502 | 8.23% |
| Associates Degree | 263 | 4.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,783 | 29.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 539 | 8.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,881 | 30.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 272 | 4.46% |
| Some College | 862 | 14.13% |
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 | 4,323 | 4,199 | 2,279 |
| Hispanic | 1,687 | 1,042 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 387 | 176 | 17 |
| Other Race | 260 | 194 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 52.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,069 | $76,686 | $59,196 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,060 | $100,758 | $53,213 |
| High School Graduate | $36,834 | $36,921 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,423 | $43,152 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,432 | $54,342 | $41,128 |
| Some College | $57,948 | $58,274 | $36,901 |
$46,432
Average Earnings
$54,342
Average Male
$41,128
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.38% of Hailey residents speak only English, while 39.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,757 | 697 | 12.11% |
| Hispanic | 3,190 | 4 | 0.13% |
7.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.55%
Male Poverty Rate
8.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hailey is White, with 12.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hailey is Hispanic, with 0.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.14% |
| Some College | 6.21% |
| High School | 2.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.54% |
| Female Employed | 2.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,849 | $99,745 |
| Households | $77,035 | $93,853 |
| Married Families | $107,174 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,917 | $78,329 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
62.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
513
Number of Veterans
432
Male Veterans
81
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 118 |
| Vietnam | 97 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 209 |
| 75+ | 185 |
| 35 to 54 | 104 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 496 | 8.37% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 4.39% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.5%
Labor Force Participation
74.1%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
33.28%
Born in Hailey
75.88%
Native Born
24.12%
Foreign Born
19.41%
Non Citizen
4.71%
Naturalized
75.88% of Hailey residents were born in the United States, with 33.28% having been born in Idaho. 19.41% 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 | 11,056 | 206 | 1.9% |
| 2028 | 10,850 | 205 | 1.93% |
| 2027 | 10,645 | 205 | 1.96% |
| 2026 | 10,440 | 206 | 2.01% |
| 2025 | 10,234 | 205 | 2.04% |
| 2024 | 10,029 | 205 | 2.09% |
| 2023 | 9,824 | 166 | 1.72% |
| 2022 | 9,658 | 139 | 1.46% |
| 2021 | 9,519 | 311 | 3.38% |
| 2020 | 9,208 | 516 | 5.94% |
| 2019 | 8,692 | 123 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 8,569 | 136 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 8,433 | 140 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 8,293 | 160 | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 8,133 | 80 | 0.99% |
| 2014 | 8,053 | 56 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 7,997 | 85 | 1.07% |
| 2012 | 7,912 | 40 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 7,872 | -70 | -0.88% |
| 2010 | 7,942 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,200 | 2,513 | 68.16% |
| 1990 | 3,687 | -7,369 | -66.65% |