Smelterville, ID Demographics

A map of Smelterville's Population by Race

Smelterville, Idaho has an estimated population of 668, a less than 1% change from the 670 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 12.0% Multiracial, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Smelterville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Smelterville 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 Smelterville, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 26.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Smelterville is ranked the 126th 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). Smelterville was ranked the 118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Smelterville's White Population

566 residents of Smelterville, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Smelterville is higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Smelterville ranks 53rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smelterville's White population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Smelterville's population has decreased from 90.9% to 84.7%.

Smelterville is less White than neighboring Kellogg (88.2% White), Wardner (89.3% White), Pinehurst (87% White), Osburn (85.6% White), and Silverton (96% White).

Smelterville's Black Population

0 residents of Smelterville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Smelterville is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Smelterville ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smelterville's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Smelterville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Smelterville is less Black than neighboring Wardner (2.8% Black), Pinehurst (0.1% Black), and Osburn (1.7% Black).

Smelterville's Asian Population

0 residents of Smelterville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Smelterville is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Smelterville ranks 157th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

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

Smelterville is less Asian than neighboring Pinehurst (1.7% Asian).

Smelterville's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Smelterville, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Smelterville is considerably lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Smelterville ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smelterville's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Smelterville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Smelterville is more Hispanic than neighboring Wardner (2.5% Hispanic), Pinehurst (2.4% Hispanic), and Silverton (0% Hispanic). Smelterville is less Hispanic than neighboring Kellogg (5.4% Hispanic), and Osburn (8% Hispanic).

Smelterville's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Smelterville, 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 Smelterville is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Smelterville ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smelterville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Smelterville's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.6%.

Smelterville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silverton (0% Native American/Other). Smelterville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kellogg (0.8% Native American/Other), Wardner (1.8% Native American/Other), Pinehurst (2.5% Native American/Other), and Osburn (1.1% Native American/Other).

Smelterville's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Smelterville, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Smelterville is higher than in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Smelterville ranks 95th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smelterville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 175.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Smelterville's population has increased from 4.3% to 12.0%.

Smelterville is more Multiracial than neighboring Kellogg (5.6% Multiracial), Wardner (3.6% Multiracial), Pinehurst (6.3% Multiracial), Osburn (3.6% Multiracial), and Silverton (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.