Soda Springs, ID Demographics

A map of Soda Springs's Population by Race

Soda Springs, Idaho has an estimated population of 3,158, a less than 1% change from the 3,133 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Soda Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Soda Springs 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 Soda Springs, that probability was 19.0% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Soda Springs is ranked the 50th 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). Soda Springs was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Soda Springs's White Population

2,899 residents of Soda Springs, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Soda Springs is considerably higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Soda Springs ranks 68th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soda Springs's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Soda Springs's population has increased from 89.8% to 91.8%.

Soda Springs is more White than neighboring Grace (77.1% White), Georgetown (88.1% White), and Bancroft (88.8% White). Soda Springs is less White than neighboring Bennington (100% White), and Lava Hot Springs (93.1% White).

Soda Springs's Black Population

11 residents of Soda Springs, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Soda Springs is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Soda Springs ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soda Springs's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 11. Black residents' share of Soda Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Soda Springs is more Black than neighboring Grace (0% Black), Bancroft (0% Black), Bennington (0% Black), and Lava Hot Springs (0% Black). Soda Springs is less Black than neighboring Georgetown (4.5% Black).

Soda Springs's Asian Population

0 residents of Soda Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Soda Springs is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Soda Springs ranks 159th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

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

Soda Springs is less Asian than neighboring Georgetown (0.9% Asian).

Soda Springs's Hispanic Population

76 residents of Soda Springs, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Soda Springs is considerably lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Soda Springs ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soda Springs's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 55.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Soda Springs's population has decreased from 5.5% to 2.4%.

Soda Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Bennington (0% Hispanic). Soda Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Grace (21.7% Hispanic), Georgetown (5.5% Hispanic), Bancroft (3.6% Hispanic), and Lava Hot Springs (2.8% Hispanic).

Soda Springs's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Soda Springs, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Soda Springs is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Soda Springs ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soda Springs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 82.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Soda Springs's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.3%.

Soda Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grace (0.1% Native American/Other), Georgetown (0.1% Native American/Other), Bancroft (0% Native American/Other), Bennington (0% Native American/Other), and Lava Hot Springs (0% Native American/Other).

Soda Springs's Multiracial Population

164 residents of Soda Springs, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Soda Springs is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Soda Springs ranks 148th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soda Springs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 65.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Soda Springs's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.2%.

Soda Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Grace (1% Multiracial), Georgetown (0.8% Multiracial), Bennington (0% Multiracial), and Lava Hot Springs (4.1% Multiracial). Soda Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Bancroft (7.6% 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.