Nezperce, ID Demographics

A map of Nezperce's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	429	410	82.2%	89.5%
Multiracial	48	19	9.2%	4.1%
Black	17	1	3.3%	0.2%
Native American/Other	13	13	2.5%	2.8%
Hispanic	12	15	2.3%	3.3%
Asian	3	0	0.6%	0.0%

Nezperce, Idaho has an estimated population of 522, a large increase from the 458 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.2% White, 9.2% Multiracial, 3.3% Black, 2.5% Native American/Other, 2.3% Hispanic, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nezperce, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nezperce has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Nezperce, that probability was 19.5% in 2020 and 31.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nezperce is ranked the 143rd 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). Nezperce was ranked the 141st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nezperce's White Population

429 residents of Nezperce, or 82.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nezperce is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Nezperce ranks 71st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nezperce's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Nezperce's population has decreased from 89.5% to 82.2%.

Nezperce is more White than neighboring Kamiah (78.6% White), and Craigmont (80.2% White). Nezperce is less White than neighboring Ferdinand (83.3% White), Cottonwood (90.5% White), and Orofino (84.7% White).

Nezperce's Black Population

17 residents of Nezperce, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nezperce is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Nezperce ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nezperce's Black population has grown by an estimated 1600.0%. Black residents' share of Nezperce's population has increased from 0.2% to 3.3%.

Nezperce is more Black than neighboring Ferdinand (0% Black), Kamiah (0.8% Black), Cottonwood (0% Black), Craigmont (0% Black), and Orofino (0.6% Black).

Nezperce's Asian Population

3 residents of Nezperce, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nezperce is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Nezperce ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nezperce's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Asian residents' share of Nezperce's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.6%.

Nezperce is more Asian than neighboring Ferdinand (0% Asian), and Cottonwood (0.2% Asian). Nezperce is less Asian than neighboring Kamiah (1.6% Asian), Craigmont (2.9% Asian), and Orofino (2.2% Asian).

Nezperce's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Nezperce, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nezperce is considerably lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Nezperce ranks 184th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nezperce's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Nezperce's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.3%.

Nezperce is more Hispanic than neighboring Cottonwood (1.7% Hispanic). Nezperce is less Hispanic than neighboring Ferdinand (13.6% Hispanic), Kamiah (7.1% Hispanic), Craigmont (4.1% Hispanic), and Orofino (4.1% Hispanic).

Nezperce's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Nezperce, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nezperce is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Nezperce ranks 31st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nezperce's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Nezperce's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Nezperce is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ferdinand (1.2% Native American/Other), Cottonwood (0% Native American/Other), and Craigmont (1.6% Native American/Other). Nezperce is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kamiah (4.6% Native American/Other).

Nezperce's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Nezperce, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nezperce is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Nezperce ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nezperce's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 152.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Nezperce's population has increased from 4.1% to 9.2%.

Nezperce is more Multiracial than neighboring Ferdinand (1.9% Multiracial), Kamiah (7.3% Multiracial), Cottonwood (7.7% Multiracial), and Orofino (5.9% Multiracial). Nezperce is less Multiracial than neighboring Craigmont (11.2% 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.