Potlatch, Idaho
Potlatch: City in Latah County, Idaho, United States
About
Potlatch is a city located in the county of Latah in the U.S. state of Idaho. Its population at the 2010 census was 804 and a population density of 732 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 814 inhabitants.
The city was created 119 years ago in 1904.
Quick Facts about Potlatch
| Population : | 814 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Idaho (United States) |
| County : | Latah County |
| Postal code : | 83855 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 208 |
| Area : | 1.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,546 feet / 776 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1905 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:50:24 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 741 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 1.23% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Potlatch is located at 46°55'18"N 116°53'54"W (46.9215600, -116.8982200).
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Demographics
The population of Potlatch increased by 1.23% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 804 | - | census |
| 2011 | 810 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 812 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 806 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 805 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 807 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 816 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 823 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 815 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 814 | -0.12% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,539 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,692 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,350 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,602 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.7% |
| White only, percent : | 83.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 56.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 35.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 425 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.4% |
Potlatch zip code is 83855.
County name: Latah, County
fips: 16057
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $146,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,428 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $618 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $777 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,159 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.77 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 73.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 20.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,806 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 50,071 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 249,551 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,614 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,182 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,783 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,575 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 829 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 509 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 496 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 984 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 81 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,403 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,400.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.29 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $204,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,814 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $713 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,308 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,549 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 35,278 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,899 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 337,769 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 236,133 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,873 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $102,716 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,152 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,525 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 893 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 553 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 245 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,243 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 188 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,251 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,116.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.14 |
Schools in Potlatch
College & universities near Potlatch, ID
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142285 | University of Idaho | Moscow (ID) | 83844-2282 |
| 142416 | Mr Leon's School of Hair Design-Moscow | Moscow (ID) | 83843 |
| 440396 | New Saint Andrews College | Moscow (ID) | 83843-1525 |
| 236939 | Washington State University | Pullman (WA) | 99164-5910 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Potlatch, ID
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOC | Moscow, Idaho | 120 West 6th St. | BUS |
| PUL | Pullman, Washington | 1002 Northwest Nye St. | BUS |
| CFX | Colfax, Washington | 610 South Main St. | BUS |
| LWN | Lewiston, Idaho | 1920 Highway 128 | BUS |
| SPK | Spokane Intermodal Center | 221 W. 1st Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Potlatch
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Potlatch Post Office | Potlatch (ID) | 83855 |
| Princeton Post Office | Princeton (ID) | 83857 |
| Viola Post Office | Viola (ID) | 83872 |
| Palou Post Office | Palouse (WA) | 99161 |
| Harvard Post Office | Harvard (ID) | 83834 |
Other cities in Latah County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Latah County , ID.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 25,702 | City in Idaho, USA |
| Genesee | 965 | City in Idaho |
| Troy | 895 | City in Latah County, Idaho, United States |
| Juliaetta | 601 | City in Idaho |
| Deary | 516 | City in Latah County, Idaho, United States |
| Kendrick | 305 | City in Latah County, Idaho, United States |
| Bovill | 258 | City in Latah County, Idaho, United States |
| Onaway | 188 | Town in Latah County, Idaho, United States |
