Rigby is a city located in Jefferson County Idaho. Rigby has a 2024 population of 5,745. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. Rigby is currently growing at a rate of 3.01% annually and its population has increased by 13.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,072 in 2020.
The average household income in Rigby is $72,998 with a poverty rate of 14.95%. The median age in Rigby is 28.9 years: 29 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rigby was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,367 | 85.68% |
| Other race | 386 | 7.57% |
| Native American | 174 | 3.41% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 59 | 1.16% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,845 | 2.73 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Married | 1,161 | 3.37 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Non Family | 515 | 1.17 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Female | 157 | 2.79 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Male | 12 | 7.17 | 100 | 0 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.73
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 | 151 | 5.2% |
| Associates Degree | 573 | 19.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 694 | 23.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 434 | 14.94% |
| High School Graduate | 545 | 18.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 0.9% |
| Some College | 482 | 16.59% |
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 | 2,477 | 2,340 | 973 |
| Hispanic | 203 | 163 | 74 |
| Native American | 104 | 104 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 65 | 33 |
| Asian | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| Other Race | 34 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 47.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,143 | $59,327 | $32,554 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $105,338 | $45,780 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $53,264 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,908 | $59,222 | $34,066 |
| Some College | $46,138 | $58,162 | $42,778 |
$45,908
Average Earnings
$59,222
Average Male
$34,066
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.15% of Rigby residents speak only English, while 19.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 706 | 579 | 82.01% |
| Other | 382 | 351 | 91.88% |
| White | 3,998 | 154 | 3.85% |
| Multiple | 94 | 19 | 20.21% |
14.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.94%
Male Poverty Rate
14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rigby is Other, with 91.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rigby is White, with 3.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.57% |
| Some College | 9.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 2.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,469 | $79,106 |
| Households | $73,807 | $72,998 |
| Married Families | $83,886 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $56,083 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.9%
Male Marriage Rate
66.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
136
Number of Veterans
113
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 129 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 4.72% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
63.61%
Born in Rigby
94.39%
Native Born
5.61%
Foreign Born
3.41%
Non Citizen
2.2%
Naturalized
94.39% of Rigby residents were born in the United States, with 63.61% having been born in Idaho. 3.41% 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 | 6,586 | 168 | 2.62% |
| 2028 | 6,418 | 168 | 2.69% |
| 2027 | 6,250 | 169 | 2.78% |
| 2026 | 6,081 | 168 | 2.84% |
| 2025 | 5,913 | 168 | 2.92% |
| 2024 | 5,745 | 168 | 3.01% |
| 2023 | 5,577 | 140 | 2.57% |
| 2022 | 5,437 | 188 | 3.58% |
| 2021 | 5,249 | 177 | 3.49% |
| 2020 | 5,072 | 750 | 17.35% |
| 2019 | 4,322 | 107 | 2.54% |
| 2018 | 4,215 | 163 | 4.02% |
| 2017 | 4,052 | 23 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 4,029 | 49 | 1.23% |
| 2015 | 3,980 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 3,984 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 3,993 | 11 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 3,982 | 37 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 3,945 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 3,944 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,998 | 317 | 11.82% |
| 1990 | 2,681 | 57 | 2.17% |
| 1980 | 2,624 | -3,962 | -60.16% |