Ketchum, ID Demographics

A map of Ketchum's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,158	3,158	87.9%	88.8%
Hispanic	233	200	6.5%	5.6%
Multiracial	108	130	3.0%	3.7%
Black	48	5	1.3%	0.1%
Asian	46	46	1.3%	1.3%
Native American/Other	1	16	0.0%	0.5%

Ketchum, Idaho has an estimated population of 3,594, a slight increase from the 3,555 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.9% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ketchum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ketchum 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 Ketchum, that probability was 20.6% in 2020 and 22.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ketchum is ranked the 44th 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). Ketchum was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ketchum's White Population

3,158 residents of Ketchum, or 87.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ketchum is higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Ketchum ranks 77th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ketchum's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Ketchum's population has decreased from 88.8% to 87.9%.

Ketchum is more White than neighboring Sun Valley (82.7% White), Hailey (65.6% White), Bellevue (66.5% White), Gannett (22.2% White), and Fairfield (68.7% White).

Ketchum's Black Population

48 residents of Ketchum, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ketchum is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Ketchum ranks 115th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ketchum's Black population has grown by an estimated 860.0%. Black residents' share of Ketchum's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.3%.

Ketchum is more Black than neighboring Hailey (0% Black), Bellevue (0% Black), Gannett (0% Black), and Fairfield (0% Black). Ketchum is less Black than neighboring Sun Valley (1.4% Black).

Ketchum's Asian Population

46 residents of Ketchum, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ketchum is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Ketchum ranks 25th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ketchum's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Ketchum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Ketchum is more Asian than neighboring Sun Valley (0% Asian), Hailey (0% Asian), Bellevue (1.2% Asian), Gannett (0% Asian), and Fairfield (0% Asian).

Ketchum's Hispanic Population

233 residents of Ketchum, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ketchum is lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Ketchum ranks 124th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ketchum's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Ketchum's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.5%.

Ketchum is more Hispanic than neighboring Sun Valley (4.9% Hispanic). Ketchum is less Hispanic than neighboring Hailey (29.8% Hispanic), Bellevue (21.7% Hispanic), Gannett (77.1% Hispanic), and Fairfield (17.4% Hispanic).

Ketchum's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Ketchum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ketchum is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Ketchum ranks 188th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ketchum's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 93.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ketchum's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Ketchum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sun Valley (2.8% Native American/Other), Hailey (0.4% Native American/Other), and Fairfield (10% Native American/Other).

Ketchum's Multiracial Population

108 residents of Ketchum, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ketchum is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Ketchum ranks 124th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ketchum's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Ketchum's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.0%.

Ketchum is more Multiracial than neighboring Gannett (0.7% Multiracial). Ketchum is less Multiracial than neighboring Sun Valley (8.2% Multiracial), Hailey (4.2% Multiracial), Bellevue (10.6% Multiracial), and Fairfield (3.8% 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.