Challis, Idaho
Challis: City in Custer County, Idaho, United States
About
Challis is a city located in the county of Custer in the U.S. state of Idaho. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,081 and a population density of 215 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 1,091 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1877.
Quick Facts about Challis
| Population : | 1,091 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Idaho (United States) |
| County : | Custer County |
| Postal code : | 83226 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 208 |
| Area : | 5.04 km2 |
| Altitude : | 17,234 feet / 5253 meters |
| Capital city : | Challis is capital of Custer County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1878 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Boise |
| Local time : | 00:53:24 (5th November 2024) |
| Density : | 217 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 0.92% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Challis is located at 44°30'17"N 114°13'54"W (44.5046400, -114.2317300).
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Demographics
The population of Challis increased by 0.92% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,081 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,095 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,097 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,074 | -2.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,050 | -2.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,031 | -1.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,037 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,051 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,079 | 2.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,091 | 1.1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 39,949 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 40,709 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 39,463 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 40,633 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.9% |
| White only, percent : | 90.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,718 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
Challis zip code is 83226.
County name: Custer, County
fips: 16037
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $116,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $993 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $408 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $710 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 17,254 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 98,751 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 677,514 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 651,107 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 985,006 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,143 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,189 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,049 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,999 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,363 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 914 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 239 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,545 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 185 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,459 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,554.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.91 |
Post offices near Challis
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chall Post Office | Challis (ID) | 83226 |
Other cities in Custer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Custer County , ID.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mackay | 501 | City in Custer County, Idaho, United States |
| Stanley | 69 | City in Custer County, Idaho, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Challis distances to largest Idaho cities
