Payette is a city located in Payette County Idaho. Payette has a 2024 population of 8,784. It is also the county seat of Payette County. Payette is currently growing at a rate of 1.71% annually and its population has increased by 7.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,192 in 2020.
The average household income in Payette is $65,620 with a poverty rate of 13.76%. The median age in Payette is 34.8 years: 38.6 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Payette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,405 | 76.63% |
| Two or more races | 1,289 | 15.42% |
| Other race | 505 | 6.04% |
| Native American | 137 | 1.64% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,967 | 2.77 | 55 | 45 |
| Married | 1,664 | 3.31 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Non Family | 935 | 1.29 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Female | 343 | 4.15 | 23 | 77 |
| Male | 25 | 3.56 | 40 | 60 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
55.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 489 | 8.84% |
| Associates Degree | 532 | 9.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 480 | 8.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 311 | 5.62% |
| High School Graduate | 2,121 | 38.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 329 | 5.95% |
| Some College | 1,267 | 22.92% |
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 | 4,027 | 3,750 | 707 |
| Hispanic | 1,041 | 694 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 719 | 449 | 47 |
| Other Race | 276 | 102 | 0 |
| Native American | 137 | 128 | 0 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,074 | $64,250 | $50,227 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $82,981 |
| High School Graduate | $40,320 | $46,644 | $28,419 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,886 | $39,057 | $28,875 |
| Overall | $40,961 | $47,079 | $29,148 |
| Some College | $45,037 | $61,723 | $24,734 |
$40,961
Average Earnings
$47,079
Average Male
$29,148
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.61% of Payette residents speak only English, while 13.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,514 | 819 | 14.85% |
| Multiple | 1,259 | 158 | 12.55% |
| Hispanic | 1,977 | 142 | 7.18% |
| Other | 503 | 91 | 18.09% |
| Native | 127 | 6 | 4.72% |
13.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.24%
Male Poverty Rate
17.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Payette is Other, with 18.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Payette is Native, with 4.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.11% |
| Some College | 9.26% |
| High School | 8.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.47% |
| Female Employed | 12.84% |
| Male Employed | 4.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,295 | $73,002 |
| Households | $55,455 | $65,620 |
| Married Families | $71,471 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,194 | $41,259 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
699
Number of Veterans
543
Male Veterans
156
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 213 |
| Second Gulf War | 151 |
| Korea | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 189 |
| 75+ | 143 |
| 35 to 54 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 76 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 633 | 13.1% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 6.37% |
| Native American | 7 | 5.11% |
| Other Race | 6 | 1.63% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
31.31%
Born in Payette
94.13%
Native Born
5.87%
Foreign Born
3.91%
Non Citizen
1.96%
Naturalized
94.13% of Payette residents were born in the United States, with 31.31% having been born in Idaho. 3.91% 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 | 9,524 | 148 | 1.58% |
| 2028 | 9,376 | 148 | 1.6% |
| 2027 | 9,228 | 148 | 1.63% |
| 2026 | 9,080 | 148 | 1.66% |
| 2025 | 8,932 | 148 | 1.68% |
| 2024 | 8,784 | 148 | 1.71% |
| 2023 | 8,636 | 61 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 8,575 | 141 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 8,434 | 242 | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 8,192 | 410 | 5.27% |
| 2019 | 7,782 | 201 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 7,581 | 113 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 7,468 | 72 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 7,396 | 30 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 7,366 | -51 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 7,417 | -7 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 7,424 | -65 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 7,489 | 21 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 7,468 | -38 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 7,506 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,054 | 1,462 | 26.14% |
| 1990 | 5,592 | 144 | 2.64% |
| 1980 | 5,448 | 927 | 20.5% |
| 1970 | 4,521 | 70 | 1.57% |
| 1960 | 4,451 | 419 | 10.39% |
| 1950 | 4,032 | 710 | 21.37% |
| 1940 | 3,322 | 704 | 26.89% |
| 1930 | 2,618 | -6,906 | -72.51% |