Rupert is a city located in Minidoka County Idaho. Rupert has a 2024 population of 6,397. It is also the county seat of Minidoka County. Rupert is currently growing at a rate of 1.15% annually and its population has increased by 4.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,104 in 2020.
The average household income in Rupert is $66,528 with a poverty rate of 24.13%. The median age in Rupert is 31.7 years: 30.3 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rupert was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,745 | 60.83% |
| Other race | 1,195 | 19.41% |
| Two or more races | 1,085 | 17.62% |
| Native American | 68 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 64 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,142 | 2.84 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 1,122 | 3.39 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 597 | 1.13 | 58 | 42 |
| Female | 314 | 3.76 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Male | 109 | 3.95 | 20.2 | 79.8 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 431 | 11.55% |
| Associates Degree | 411 | 11.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 214 | 5.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 2.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,335 | 35.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 367 | 9.83% |
| Some College | 887 | 23.77% |
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 | 1,979 | 1,834 | 216 |
| Hispanic | 1,731 | 1,095 | 85 |
| Other Race | 671 | 260 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 476 | 347 | 0 |
| Native American | 67 | 64 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 95.52%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,982 | $0 | $28,929 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,500 | $41,000 | $18,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,781 | $42,143 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,173 | $44,940 | $23,815 |
| Some College | $29,005 | $73,355 | $24,026 |
$36,173
Average Earnings
$44,940
Average Male
$23,815
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.35% of Rupert residents speak only English, while 34.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,296 | 880 | 26.7% |
| White | 2,773 | 593 | 21.38% |
| Multiple | 1,085 | 425 | 39.17% |
| Other | 1,191 | 273 | 22.92% |
| Native | 64 | 10 | 15.63% |
24.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.19%
Male Poverty Rate
21.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rupert is Multiple, with 39.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rupert is Native, with 15.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.31% |
| High School | 20.43% |
| Some College | 13.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.3% |
| Female Employed | 12.94% |
| Male Employed | 8.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,250 | $74,556 |
| Households | $54,444 | $66,528 |
| Married Families | $74,236 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,172 | $41,851 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
247
Number of Veterans
242
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 105 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 244 | 8.55% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 3 | 4.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
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
57.15%
Born in Rupert
81.7%
Native Born
18.3%
Foreign Born
10.56%
Non Citizen
7.75%
Naturalized
81.7% of Rupert residents were born in the United States, with 57.15% having been born in Idaho. 10.56% 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 | 6,763 | 73 | 1.09% |
| 2028 | 6,690 | 73 | 1.1% |
| 2027 | 6,617 | 74 | 1.13% |
| 2026 | 6,543 | 73 | 1.13% |
| 2025 | 6,470 | 73 | 1.14% |
| 2024 | 6,397 | 73 | 1.15% |
| 2023 | 6,324 | 86 | 1.38% |
| 2022 | 6,238 | 129 | 2.11% |
| 2021 | 6,109 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 6,104 | 243 | 4.15% |
| 2019 | 5,861 | 133 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 5,728 | -80 | -1.38% |
| 2017 | 5,808 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 5,809 | 63 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 5,746 | 18 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 5,728 | 32 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 5,696 | 100 | 1.79% |
| 2012 | 5,596 | -18 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 5,614 | 5 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 5,609 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,645 | 190 | 3.48% |
| 1990 | 5,455 | -21 | -0.38% |
| 1980 | 5,476 | 913 | 20.01% |
| 1970 | 4,563 | 410 | 9.87% |
| 1960 | 4,153 | 1,055 | 34.05% |
| 1950 | 3,098 | -69 | -2.18% |
| 1940 | 3,167 | -3,596 | -53.17% |