Spirit Lake is a city located in Kootenai County Idaho. Spirit Lake has a 2024 population of 2,522. Spirit Lake is currently growing at a rate of 1.73% annually and its population has increased by 7.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,348 in 2020.
The average household income in Spirit Lake is $75,153 with a poverty rate of 4.42%. The median age in Spirit Lake is 40.1 years: 41.4 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spirit Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,261 | 95.2% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 927 | 2.54 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Married | 523 | 3.18 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Non Family | 290 | 1.08 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Female | 70 | 3.54 | 80 | 20 |
| Male | 44 | 3.09 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
87.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 5.92% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 10.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 218 | 14.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 6.3% |
| High School Graduate | 536 | 34.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 2.64% |
| Some College | 402 | 25.85% |
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 | 1,434 | 1,317 | 286 |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 66 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 37 | 6 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 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 36.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,139 | $80,333 | $53,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $35,833 | $0 | $35,714 |
| High School Graduate | $32,232 | $54,211 | $23,947 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,875 | $53,947 | $23,750 |
| Overall | $44,417 | $54,211 | $28,690 |
| Some College | $45,694 | $49,028 | $24,600 |
$44,417
Average Earnings
$54,211
Average Male
$28,690
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.35% of Spirit Lake residents speak only English, while 0.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,207 | 82 | 3.72% |
| Multiple | 90 | 19 | 21.11% |
| Other | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 3 | 4.84% |
| Black | 7 | 1 | 14.29% |
4.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.19%
Male Poverty Rate
4.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spirit Lake is Other, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spirit Lake is White, with 3.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.77% |
| Some College | 3.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.79% |
| Female Employed | 3.44% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,131 | $87,053 |
| Households | $61,625 | $75,153 |
| Married Families | $89,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,750 | $44,858 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
66.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
298
Number of Veterans
271
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 107 |
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 75+ | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 280 | 16.72% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 49.02% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 19.7% |
| Other Race | 5 | 62.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
37.47%
Born in Spirit Lake
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.08%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
99.37% of Spirit Lake residents were born in the United States, with 37.47% having been born in Idaho. 0.08% 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 | 2,740 | 43 | 1.59% |
| 2028 | 2,697 | 44 | 1.66% |
| 2027 | 2,653 | 44 | 1.69% |
| 2026 | 2,609 | 43 | 1.68% |
| 2025 | 2,566 | 44 | 1.74% |
| 2024 | 2,522 | 43 | 1.73% |
| 2023 | 2,479 | -32 | -1.27% |
| 2022 | 2,511 | 51 | 2.07% |
| 2021 | 2,460 | 112 | 4.77% |
| 2020 | 2,348 | -184 | -7.27% |
| 2019 | 2,532 | 23 | 0.92% |
| 2018 | 2,509 | 193 | 8.33% |
| 2017 | 2,316 | 147 | 6.78% |
| 2016 | 2,169 | 76 | 3.63% |
| 2015 | 2,093 | 46 | 2.25% |
| 2014 | 2,047 | 44 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 2,003 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 1,997 | 20 | 1.01% |
| 2011 | 1,977 | 36 | 1.85% |
| 2010 | 1,941 | 0 | 0% |