Salmon, ID Demographics

A map of Salmon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,963	2,794	92.5%	89.6%
Multiracial	174	128	5.4%	4.1%
Hispanic	65	122	2.0%	3.9%
Black	1	11	0.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	16	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	48	0.0%	1.5%

Salmon, Idaho has an estimated population of 3,203, a slight increase from the 3,119 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.5% White, 5.4% Multiracial, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salmon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salmon has become considerably 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 Salmon, that probability was 19.4% in 2020 and 14.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salmon is ranked the 49th 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). Salmon was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salmon's White Population

2,963 residents of Salmon, or 92.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salmon is considerably higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Salmon ranks 70th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon's White population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Salmon's population has increased from 89.6% to 92.5%.

Salmon is more White than neighboring Jackson (65.6% White), Leadore (86.7% White), and Challis (81.9% White). Salmon is less White than neighboring Wisdom (99.1% White), and Sula (100% White).

Salmon's Black Population

1 residents of Salmon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salmon is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Salmon ranks 59th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon's Black population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. Black residents' share of Salmon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Salmon's Asian Population

0 residents of Salmon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salmon is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Salmon ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Salmon's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Salmon is less Asian than neighboring Wisdom (0.9% Asian), and Challis (0.1% Asian).

Salmon's Hispanic Population

65 residents of Salmon, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salmon is considerably lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Salmon ranks 168th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Salmon's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.0%.

Salmon is more Hispanic than neighboring Jackson (0% Hispanic), Wisdom (0% Hispanic), and Sula (0% Hispanic). Salmon is less Hispanic than neighboring Leadore (3.7% Hispanic), and Challis (8.5% Hispanic).

Salmon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Salmon, 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 Salmon is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Salmon ranks 70th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salmon's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Salmon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jackson (1.6% Native American/Other), Leadore (4.4% Native American/Other), and Challis (3.5% Native American/Other).

Salmon's Multiracial Population

174 residents of Salmon, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salmon is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Salmon ranks 104th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Salmon's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.4%.

Salmon is more Multiracial than neighboring Wisdom (0% Multiracial), Sula (0% Multiracial), and Leadore (5.2% Multiracial). Salmon is less Multiracial than neighboring Jackson (32.8% Multiracial), and Challis (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.