Council, ID Demographics

A map of Council's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	773	784	88.7%	90.4%
Hispanic	53	30	6.1%	3.5%
Native American/Other	26	9	3.0%	1.0%
Multiracial	19	41	2.2%	4.7%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Council, Idaho has an estimated population of 871, a less than 1% change from the 867 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 3.0% Native American/Other, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Council, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Council has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Council, that probability was 17.9% in 2020 and 20.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Council is ranked the 112th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Council was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Council's White Population

773 residents of Council, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Council is considerably higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Council ranks 59th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Council's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Council's population has decreased from 90.4% to 88.7%.

Council is less White than neighboring New Meadows (98.8% White), Cambridge (89.8% White), Donnelly (97.4% White), McCall (92.7% White), and Midvale (93.4% White).

Council's Black Population

0 residents of Council, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Council is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Council ranks 90th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Council's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Council's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Council's Asian Population

0 residents of Council, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Council is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Council ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Council's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Council's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Council's Hispanic Population

53 residents of Council, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Council is lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Council ranks 180th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Council's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 76.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Council's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.1%.

Council is more Hispanic than neighboring New Meadows (0.2% Hispanic), Cambridge (0% Hispanic), Donnelly (0% Hispanic), McCall (3.1% Hispanic), and Midvale (2% Hispanic).

Council's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Council, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Council is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Council ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Council's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 188.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Council's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.0%.

Council is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Meadows (1% Native American/Other), Donnelly (2.6% Native American/Other), McCall (0% Native American/Other), and Midvale (0% Native American/Other). Council is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cambridge (10.2% Native American/Other).

Council's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Council, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Council is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Council ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Council's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Council's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.2%.

Council is more Multiracial than neighboring New Meadows (0% Multiracial), Cambridge (0% Multiracial), and Donnelly (0% Multiracial). Council is less Multiracial than neighboring McCall (4.2% Multiracial), and Midvale (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.