Priest River, ID Demographics

A map of Priest River's Population by Race

Priest River, Idaho has an estimated population of 1,778, an increase from the 1,696 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 10.0% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Priest River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Priest River has become considerably 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 Priest River, that probability was 16.7% in 2020 and 24.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Priest River is ranked the 73rd 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). Priest River was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Priest River's White Population

1,531 residents of Priest River, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Priest River is higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Priest River ranks 50th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Priest River's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Priest River's population has decreased from 91.2% to 86.1%.

Priest River is more White than neighboring Spirit Lake (82.7% White). Priest River is less White than neighboring Laclede (100% White), Oldtown (86.2% White), Newport (88.6% White), and Blanchard (99.1% White).

Priest River's Black Population

0 residents of Priest River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Priest River is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Priest River ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

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

Priest River is less Black than neighboring Newport (0.7% Black), and Spirit Lake (0.4% Black).

Priest River's Asian Population

4 residents of Priest River, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Priest River is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Priest River ranks 74th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Priest River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Asian residents' share of Priest River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Priest River is more Asian than neighboring Laclede (0% Asian), Oldtown (0% Asian), Newport (0% Asian), Blanchard (0% Asian), and Spirit Lake (0% Asian).

Priest River's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Priest River, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Priest River is considerably lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Priest River ranks 189th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Priest River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Priest River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Priest River is more Hispanic than neighboring Laclede (0% Hispanic), Newport (1% Hispanic), and Blanchard (0.9% Hispanic). Priest River is less Hispanic than neighboring Oldtown (9.1% Hispanic), and Spirit Lake (9.7% Hispanic).

Priest River's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Priest River, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Priest River is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Priest River ranks 78th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Priest River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 58.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Priest River's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.6%.

Priest River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Laclede (0% Native American/Other), and Blanchard (0% Native American/Other). Priest River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oldtown (3% Native American/Other), Newport (2.1% Native American/Other), and Spirit Lake (2.3% Native American/Other).

Priest River's Multiracial Population

178 residents of Priest River, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Priest River is higher than in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Priest River ranks 125th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Priest River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 187.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Priest River's population has increased from 3.7% to 10.0%.

Priest River is more Multiracial than neighboring Laclede (0% Multiracial), Oldtown (1.6% Multiracial), Newport (7.6% Multiracial), Blanchard (0% Multiracial), and Spirit Lake (4.9% 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.