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Challis

County:
Custer County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.973
State:
Idaho

Challis is a city located in Custer County, Idaho. Challis has a 2026 population of 967. It is also the county seat of Custer County. Challis is currently growing at a rate of 1.26% annually and its population has increased by 7.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 898 in 2020.

The median household income in Challis is $40,750 with a poverty rate of 21.34%. The median age in Challis is 48.4 years: 44.5 years for males, and 51 years for females. For every 100 females there are 112.4 males.

967
Total Population
490
Density (mi²)
12 1.26%
Growth

Challis Population

Challis Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026967121.26%
2025955111.17%
2024944121.29%
2023932-2-0.21%
202293480.86%
2021926283.12%
2020898-3-0.33%
20191,078100.94%
20181,068191.81%
20171,049121.16%
20161,03780.78%
20151,029-19-1.81%
20141,048-23-2.15%
20131,071-24-2.19%
20121,09530.27%
20111,092111.02%
20101,09300%

Median Age

Overall: 48.4 years
Female: 51 years
Male: 44.5 years

Challis Adults

There are 687 adults, (195 of whom are seniors) in Challis.

Sex Ratio

Female: 402 (47.1%)
Male: 452 (52.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Challis includes 82.55% White, 8.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White70582.55%
Other race698.08%
Two or more races657.61%
Native American141.64%
Asian10.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race536.21%
Two or more races141.64%
White60.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White69981.85%
Two or more races515.97%
Other race161.87%
Native American141.64%
Asian10.12%

Challis Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Challis ' average per capita income is $32,059. Household income levels show a median of $40,750. The poverty rate stands at 21.34%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$54,821-
Families$53,869$50,828
Households$40,750$45,075
Non Families$30,882$37,603

$32,059

Average Income

$40,750

Median Household Income

21.34%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)