Nezperce is a city located in Lewis County Idaho. Nezperce has a 2024 population of 490. It is also the county seat of Lewis County. Nezperce is currently growing at a rate of 1.66% annually and its population has increased by 6.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 458 in 2020.
The average household income in Nezperce is $66,117 with a poverty rate of 21.79%. The median age in Nezperce is 41.9 years: 53.6 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nezperce was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 419 | 80.89% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 8.69% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 6.95% |
| Native American | 17 | 3.28% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 192 | 2.56 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Married | 101 | 2.96 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Non Family | 59 | 1.32 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Female | 21 | 3.95 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Male | 11 | 2.82 | 100 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
83.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 8.15% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 11.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 12.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 6.74% |
| High School Graduate | 114 | 32.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 2.53% |
| Some College | 93 | 26.12% |
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 | 307 | 277 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 24 | 2 |
| Native American | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 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 white people with a rate of 21.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,875 | $60,000 | $40,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,000 | $0 | $38,750 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $40,833 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,821 | $46,250 | $23,542 |
| Some College | $34,583 | $55,938 | $25,000 |
$34,821
Average Earnings
$46,250
Average Male
$23,542
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.29% of Nezperce residents speak only English, while 5.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 5.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 404 | 51 | 12.62% |
| Black | 45 | 41 | 91.11% |
| Multiple | 35 | 9 | 25.71% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
21.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.68%
Male Poverty Rate
22.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nezperce is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nezperce is White, with 12.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.67% |
| Some College | 16.15% |
| High School | 14.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.39% |
| Male Employed | 2.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,375 | $72,065 |
| Households | $55,625 | $66,117 |
| Married Families | $69,464 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,750 | $42,258 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 10.94% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43%
Labor Force Participation
41.1%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
60.04%
Born in Nezperce
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
99.23% of Nezperce residents were born in the United States, with 60.04% having been born in Idaho. 0% 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 | 530 | 8 | 1.53% |
| 2028 | 522 | 8 | 1.56% |
| 2027 | 514 | 8 | 1.58% |
| 2026 | 506 | 8 | 1.61% |
| 2025 | 498 | 8 | 1.63% |
| 2024 | 490 | 8 | 1.66% |
| 2023 | 482 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 484 | 3 | 0.62% |
| 2021 | 481 | 23 | 5.02% |
| 2020 | 458 | -5 | -1.08% |
| 2019 | 463 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 465 | -14 | -2.92% |
| 2017 | 479 | 2 | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 477 | 5 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 472 | 3 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 469 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 467 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 468 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 466 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 468 | 0 | 0% |