Salmon, ID Demographics

A map of Salmon's Population by Race

Salmon, Idaho had a population of 3,119 in 2020. It was 89.6% White, 0.4% Black, 0.5% Asian, 3.9% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Salmon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 237 places in Idaho, Salmon is the 49th 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).

Salmon's White Population

2,794 residents of Salmon identify as White, or 89.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Salmon slightly larger than the White share of the population of Idaho (78.9% White). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Salmon is ranked #70 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salmon is more White than neighboring Jackson (88.9% White), Wisdom (88.5% White), Leadore (84.7% White), and Challis (88.7% White). Salmon is less White than neighboring Sula (95.1% White).

Salmon's Black Population

11 residents of Salmon identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salmon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Idaho (0.8% Black). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Salmon is ranked #43 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salmon is more Black than neighboring Jackson (0% Black), Wisdom (0% Black), Sula (0% Black), Leadore (0% Black), and Challis (0.1% Black).

Salmon's Asian Population

16 residents of Salmon identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salmon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Idaho (1.4% Asian). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Salmon is ranked #85 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salmon is more Asian than neighboring Jackson (0% Asian), Wisdom (0% Asian), and Challis (0.2% Asian). Salmon is less Asian than neighboring Sula (2.4% Asian), and Leadore (1% Asian).

Salmon's Hispanic Population

122 residents of Salmon identify as Hispanic, or 3.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salmon slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Idaho (13% Hispanic). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Salmon is ranked #167 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salmon is more Hispanic than neighboring Jackson (2.8% Hispanic), and Sula (2.4% Hispanic). Salmon is less Hispanic than neighboring Wisdom (5.8% Hispanic), Leadore (10.2% Hispanic), and Challis (6.2% Hispanic).

Salmon's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Salmon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salmon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Salmon is ranked #70 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salmon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sula (0% Native American/Other), Leadore (0% Native American/Other), and Challis (1.1% Native American/Other). Salmon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jackson (8.3% Native American/Other), and Wisdom (1.9% Native American/Other).

Salmon's Multiracial Population

128 residents of Salmon identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salmon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Idaho (4.2% Multiracial). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Salmon is ranked #101 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salmon is more Multiracial than neighboring Jackson (0% Multiracial), Wisdom (3.8% Multiracial), Sula (0% Multiracial), and Challis (3.7% Multiracial).

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