Orofino is a city located in Clearwater County Idaho. Orofino has a 2024 population of 3,340. It is also the county seat of Clearwater County. Orofino is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 3.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,231 in 2020.
The average household income in Orofino is $72,245 with a poverty rate of 8%. The median age in Orofino is 42.1 years: 41.4 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orofino was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,833 | 87.14% |
| Two or more races | 273 | 8.4% |
| Native American | 66 | 2.03% |
| Other race | 50 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,015 | 2.41 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Married | 455 | 3.28 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Non Family | 444 | 1.13 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Female | 61 | 3.38 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Male | 55 | 4.38 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
71.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 173 | 6.78% |
| Associates Degree | 229 | 8.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 303 | 11.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 3.02% |
| High School Graduate | 972 | 38.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 1.72% |
| Some College | 755 | 29.57% |
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 | 2,215 | 2,022 | 353 |
| 2+ Races | 219 | 219 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 83 | 65 | 0 |
| Native American | 47 | 45 | 6 |
| Other Race | 38 | 20 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 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 15.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,875 | $0 | $41,985 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,167 | $0 | $53,333 |
| High School Graduate | $34,821 | $37,917 | $26,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,214 | $38,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,404 | $40,865 | $33,664 |
| Some College | $40,500 | $49,107 | $34,803 |
$36,404
Average Earnings
$40,865
Average Male
$33,664
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.13% of Orofino residents speak only English, while 2.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,166 | 172 | 7.94% |
| Multiple | 104 | 21 | 20.19% |
| Native | 31 | 2 | 6.45% |
8%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.46%
Male Poverty Rate
11.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orofino is Multiple, with 20.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orofino is Native, with 6.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.45% |
| Some College | 2.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.29% |
| Female Employed | 7.88% |
| Male Employed | 1.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,865 | $78,785 |
| Households | $51,518 | $72,245 |
| Married Families | $79,764 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,250 | $59,648 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
320
Number of Veterans
303
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 115 |
| First Gulf War | 99 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 118 |
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 10.95% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 23.45% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.3%
Labor Force Participation
41.7%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
42.26%
Born in Orofino
96.74%
Native Born
3.26%
Foreign Born
3.14%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
96.74% of Orofino residents were born in the United States, with 42.26% having been born in Idaho. 3.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,477 | 28 | 0.81% |
| 2028 | 3,449 | 27 | 0.79% |
| 2027 | 3,422 | 27 | 0.8% |
| 2026 | 3,395 | 28 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 3,367 | 27 | 0.81% |
| 2024 | 3,340 | 27 | 0.81% |
| 2023 | 3,313 | 57 | 1.75% |
| 2022 | 3,256 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 3,252 | 21 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 3,231 | 123 | 3.96% |
| 2019 | 3,108 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 3,109 | 17 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 3,092 | -18 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 3,110 | 28 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 3,082 | -15 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 3,097 | -53 | -1.68% |
| 2013 | 3,150 | 13 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 3,137 | -18 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 3,155 | -46 | -1.44% |
| 2010 | 3,201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,247 | 379 | 13.21% |
| 1990 | 2,868 | -843 | -22.72% |
| 1980 | 3,711 | -172 | -4.43% |
| 1970 | 3,883 | 1,178 | 43.55% |
| 1960 | 2,705 | -772 | -22.2% |