Challis, ID Demographics

A map of Challis's Population by Race

Challis, Idaho had a population of 902 in 2020. It was 88.7% White, 0.1% Black, 0.2% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Challis, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 237 places in Idaho, Challis is the 98th most populous. 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).

Challis's White Population

800 residents of Challis identify as White, or 88.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Challis slightly larger than the White share of the population of Idaho (78.9% White). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Challis is ranked #78 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Challis is more White than neighboring Clayton (80% White). Challis is less White than neighboring Salmon (89.6% White), Stanley (93.1% White), Sun Valley (92.3% White), and Ketchum (88.8% White).

Challis's Black Population

1 residents of Challis identify as Black, or 0.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Challis roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Idaho (0.8% Black). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Challis is ranked #115 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Challis is more Black than neighboring Clayton (0% Black), and Stanley (0% Black). Challis is less Black than neighboring Salmon (0.4% Black), and Sun Valley (0.3% Black).

Challis's Asian Population

2 residents of Challis identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Challis roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Idaho (1.4% Asian). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Challis is ranked #139 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Challis is less Asian than neighboring Clayton (10% Asian), Salmon (0.5% Asian), Stanley (0.9% Asian), Sun Valley (0.6% Asian), and Ketchum (1.3% Asian).

Challis's Hispanic Population

56 residents of Challis identify as Hispanic, or 6.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Challis slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Idaho (13% Hispanic). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Challis is ranked #117 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Challis is more Hispanic than neighboring Clayton (0% Hispanic), Salmon (3.9% Hispanic), Stanley (0.9% Hispanic), Sun Valley (2.8% Hispanic), and Ketchum (5.6% Hispanic).

Challis's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Challis identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Challis roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Challis is ranked #113 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Challis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clayton (0% Native American/Other), Stanley (0.9% Native American/Other), Sun Valley (0.4% Native American/Other), and Ketchum (0.5% Native American/Other). Challis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Salmon (1.5% Native American/Other).

Challis's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Challis identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Challis roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Idaho (4.2% Multiracial). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Challis is ranked #120 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Challis is more Multiracial than neighboring Sun Valley (3.6% Multiracial). Challis is less Multiracial than neighboring Clayton (10% Multiracial), Salmon (4.1% Multiracial), and Stanley (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.