Rexburg, 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 | Rexburg | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,817 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3041.0 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 7.97% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 20.0 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,548 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Rexburg grew by 69.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 32,913 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Rexburg has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Rexburg | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,861 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 11.32% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.2% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rexburg is about 35% lower than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Rexburg | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $243,423 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $956 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 19.5% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Rexburg is about 21.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $956 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Rexburg spend about 22 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 90 hours, about 3.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Rexburg | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 10.8 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 21.6 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 90 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,787 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,518 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,545 | 865 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Rexburg is 11 minutes, shorter 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
Rexburg has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Rexburg | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.28 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Rexburg has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Rexburg | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.8% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rexburg, Idaho.
What is the population of Rexburg, Idaho?
The population of Rexburg, Idaho is 31,817, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Rexburg, Idaho?
The population density of Rexburg, Idaho is 3041.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Rexburg, Idaho?
The median household income in Rexburg, Idaho is $48,861, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Rexburg, Idaho?
The median home price in Rexburg, Idaho is $243,423, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Rexburg, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Rexburg, Idaho is 9.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.