Post Falls, ID Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Post Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,711 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1865.5 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 4.82% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.1 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,585 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Post Falls grew by 108.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 35,052 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Post Falls has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Post Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,025 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.98% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Post Falls is about 1% lower than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Post Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $408,621 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,330 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.9% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Post Falls is about 25.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,330 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Post Falls spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 168 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Post Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.2 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.3 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 168 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,211 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,859 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,594 | 865 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Post Falls is 20 minutes, longer than the 18 minutes in Idaho.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Post Falls has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Post Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.77 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Post Falls has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Post Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.8% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Post Falls, Idaho.
What is the population of Post Falls, Idaho?
The population of Post Falls, Idaho is 35,711, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Post Falls, Idaho?
The population density of Post Falls, Idaho is 1865.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Post Falls, Idaho?
The median household income in Post Falls, Idaho is $74,025, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Post Falls, Idaho?
The median home price in Post Falls, Idaho is $408,621, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Post Falls, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Post Falls, Idaho is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.