Kamiah is a city located in Lewis County Idaho. Kamiah has a 2024 population of 1,208. Kamiah is currently growing at a rate of 1.85% annually and its population has increased by 8.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,118 in 2020.
The average household income in Kamiah is $49,156 with a poverty rate of 22.62%. The median age in Kamiah is 48.7 years: 44.2 years for males, and 52.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kamiah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 852 | 70.41% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 10.25% |
| Other race | 120 | 9.92% |
| Native American | 70 | 5.79% |
| Asian | 26 | 2.15% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 1.49% |
| 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 | 579 | 2.09 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Non Family | 308 | 1.2 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Married | 219 | 3.02 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 34 | 3.85 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Male | 18 | 2.67 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
58.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 10% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 11.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 10.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 3.71% |
| High School Graduate | 254 | 28.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 4.04% |
| Some College | 287 | 32.25% |
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 | 648 | 560 | 112 |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 77 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 39 | 0 |
| Other Race | 56 | 44 | 0 |
| Native American | 52 | 42 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,875 | $0 | $28,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,833 | $142,708 | $59,063 |
| High School Graduate | $28,500 | $29,750 | $24,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,594 | $38,958 | $25,288 |
| Some College | $28,438 | $54,250 | $19,375 |
$28,594
Average Earnings
$38,958
Average Male
$25,288
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.12% of Kamiah residents speak only English, while 11.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 826 | 147 | 17.8% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 66 | 55.93% |
| Other | 120 | 64 | 53.33% |
| Native | 70 | 27 | 38.57% |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Multiple | 124 | 17 | 13.71% |
22.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.05%
Male Poverty Rate
26.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kamiah is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kamiah is Multiple, with 13.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.8% |
| Some College | 17.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.74% |
| High School | 11.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.58% |
| Female Employed | 26.88% |
| Male Employed | 9.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,917 | $63,351 |
| Households | $34,803 | $49,156 |
| Married Families | $53,304 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,875 | $35,763 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
93
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 10.58% |
| Other Race | 12 | 21.43% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.6%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
42.4%
Born in Kamiah
96.78%
Native Born
3.22%
Foreign Born
0.91%
Non Citizen
2.31%
Naturalized
96.78% of Kamiah residents were born in the United States, with 42.4% having been born in Idaho. 0.91% 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 | 1,322 | 23 | 1.77% |
| 2028 | 1,299 | 23 | 1.8% |
| 2027 | 1,276 | 22 | 1.75% |
| 2026 | 1,254 | 23 | 1.87% |
| 2025 | 1,231 | 23 | 1.9% |
| 2024 | 1,208 | 22 | 1.85% |
| 2023 | 1,186 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 1,181 | 12 | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 1,169 | 51 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 1,118 | -128 | -10.27% |
| 2019 | 1,246 | -11 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 1,257 | -33 | -2.56% |
| 2017 | 1,290 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,290 | 17 | 1.34% |
| 2015 | 1,273 | -14 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 1,287 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 1,285 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 1,291 | 3 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 1,288 | -5 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 1,293 | 0 | 0% |