St. Maries is a city located in Benewah County Idaho. St. Maries has a 2024 population of 2,509. It is also the county seat of Benewah County. St. Maries is currently growing at a rate of 1.46% annually and its population has increased by 6.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,364 in 2020.
The average household income in St. Maries is $72,008 with a poverty rate of 18.07%. The median age in St. Maries is 39.6 years: 39.6 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Maries was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,931 | 96.67% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.33% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.13% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,181 | 2.49 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Married | 559 | 3.36 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 449 | 1.17 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Female | 106 | 2.83 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Male | 67 | 3.48 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
68.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 7.91% |
| Associates Degree | 209 | 10.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 330 | 16.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 5.44% |
| High School Graduate | 779 | 38.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 400 | 19.77% |
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 | 1,924 | 1,759 | 436 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 48 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 16 | 4 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 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 22.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,228 | $54,946 | $46,413 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,721 | $138,000 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,534 | $64,427 | $22,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,218 | $56,250 | $36,042 |
| Some College | $47,969 | $56,026 | $25,500 |
$47,218
Average Earnings
$56,250
Average Male
$36,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.15% of St. Maries residents speak only English, while 1.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,805 | 508 | 18.11% |
| Multiple | 55 | 18 | 32.73% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100% |
18.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.23%
Male Poverty Rate
22.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Maries is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Maries is White, with 18.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.17% |
| High School | 23.54% |
| Some College | 13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.78% |
| Female Employed | 10.72% |
| Male Employed | 4.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,978 | $89,186 |
| Households | $52,468 | $72,008 |
| Married Families | $81,648 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,550 | $39,182 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
172
Number of Veterans
165
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 7.42% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 5.26% |
| Other Race | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
44.56%
Born in St. Maries
99.08%
Native Born
0.92%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
99.08% of St. Maries residents were born in the United States, with 44.56% having been born in Idaho. 0% 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 | 2,691 | 37 | 1.39% |
| 2028 | 2,654 | 36 | 1.38% |
| 2027 | 2,618 | 36 | 1.39% |
| 2026 | 2,582 | 37 | 1.45% |
| 2025 | 2,545 | 36 | 1.43% |
| 2024 | 2,509 | 36 | 1.46% |
| 2023 | 2,473 | -5 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 2,478 | 57 | 2.35% |
| 2021 | 2,421 | 57 | 2.41% |
| 2020 | 2,364 | -86 | -3.51% |
| 2019 | 2,450 | 13 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 2,437 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 2,435 | 30 | 1.25% |
| 2016 | 2,405 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 2,402 | -16 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 2,418 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 2,420 | -30 | -1.22% |
| 2012 | 2,450 | -15 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 2,465 | -35 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 2,500 | 0 | 0% |