Rathdrum, ID Demographics

A map of Rathdrum's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,679	8,013	89.0%	87.0%
Multiracial	688	542	6.3%	5.9%
Hispanic	407	442	3.7%	4.8%
Asian	61	49	0.6%	0.5%
Native American/Other	39	148	0.4%	1.6%
Black	0	17	0.0%	0.2%

Rathdrum, Idaho has an estimated population of 10,874, a large increase from the 9,211 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.0% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rathdrum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rathdrum has become less 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 Rathdrum, that probability was 23.7% in 2020 and 20.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rathdrum is ranked the 24th 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). Rathdrum was ranked the 25th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rathdrum's White Population

9,679 residents of Rathdrum, or 89.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rathdrum is considerably higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Rathdrum ranks 105th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rathdrum's White population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. White residents' share of Rathdrum's population has increased from 87.0% to 89.0%.

Rathdrum is more White than neighboring Post Falls (84.4% White), Hayden (87.3% White), Huetter (72.6% White), Hauser (84.1% White), and Coeur d'Alene (85.3% White).

Rathdrum's Black Population

0 residents of Rathdrum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rathdrum is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Rathdrum ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

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

Rathdrum is less Black than neighboring Post Falls (0.2% Black), Hayden (0.5% Black), Hauser (1.1% Black), and Coeur d'Alene (0.5% Black).

Rathdrum's Asian Population

61 residents of Rathdrum, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rathdrum is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Rathdrum ranks 86th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rathdrum's Asian population has grown by an estimated 24.5%. Asian residents' share of Rathdrum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Rathdrum is more Asian than neighboring Huetter (0% Asian). Rathdrum is less Asian than neighboring Hayden (0.8% Asian), Hauser (0.8% Asian), and Coeur d'Alene (0.9% Asian).

Rathdrum's Hispanic Population

407 residents of Rathdrum, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rathdrum is lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Rathdrum ranks 148th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rathdrum's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Rathdrum's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.7%.

Rathdrum is less Hispanic than neighboring Post Falls (7.1% Hispanic), Hayden (6.5% Hispanic), Huetter (12.3% Hispanic), Hauser (5% Hispanic), and Coeur d'Alene (5% Hispanic).

Rathdrum's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Rathdrum, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rathdrum is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Rathdrum ranks 67th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rathdrum's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rathdrum's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.4%.

Rathdrum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Post Falls (1% Native American/Other), Huetter (3.8% Native American/Other), Hauser (0.6% Native American/Other), and Coeur d'Alene (1.8% Native American/Other).

Rathdrum's Multiracial Population

688 residents of Rathdrum, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rathdrum is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Rathdrum ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rathdrum's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Rathdrum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Rathdrum is more Multiracial than neighboring Hayden (4.6% Multiracial). Rathdrum is less Multiracial than neighboring Post Falls (6.8% Multiracial), Huetter (11.3% Multiracial), Hauser (8.4% Multiracial), and Coeur d'Alene (6.4% 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.