McCall, Valley County, Idaho Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for McCall, Idaho, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in McCall, Idaho. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in McCall, Idaho. The estimated population of McCall, Idaho is 3,568 people, with a median age of 38.8.

We can look at the total population in McCall over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,568
+2.38%
+14.54%
2020
3,485
+4.12%
-
2019
3,347
+3.75%
-
2018
3,226
+3.56%
-
2017
3,115
- -

Population of McCall, Idaho by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
98.5%
99.6%
-1.10%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
0%
0.00%
Asian
0%
0.2%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of McCall, Idaho by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.8 +9.6% 38.6 +13.86% 45 +11.11%
2020 35.4 -27.61% 33.9 -21.35% 40.5 -27.68%
2019 48.9 +1.66% 43.1 -1.37% 56 +11.78%
2018 48.1 +10.83% 43.7 +68.73% 50.1 +2.45%
2017 43.4 - 25.9 - 48.9 -

The median age of McCall, Idaho gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 270 -35.16% 128 +209.85% 129 138
10 to 19 263 56.06% 158 15.74% 219 148
20 to 29 286 +168.63% 99 +82.1% 336 198
30 to 39 120 +180.41% 60 +209.95% 448 213
40 to 49 144 +151.35% 355 -69.55% 256 104
50 to 59 154 +17.89% 159 +58.16% 174 270
60 to 69 188 +64.82% 533 -7.12% 250 316
70+ 104 +211.55% 94 +108.1% 261 108

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of McCall, Idaho is $53,216.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for McCall.

  • Under 25
    $78,315.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,096.00
  • 45 to 64
    $0.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in McCall, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in McCall, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of McCall, Idaho is currently $79,897.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.31% of households in McCall are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of McCall against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.00%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.20%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in McCall is $36,350.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of McCall by the total population of McCall.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in McCall, Idaho, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in McCall to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    27.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.13%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.91%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in McCall that are over the age of 16.

The total population of McCall over the age of 16 is 3,022.

Of those people, a total of 69.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in McCall is 69.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 88 3.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 295 66.80% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 239 94.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 334 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 586 100.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 315 79.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 230 100.00% 7.00%
60 to 64 years 180 41.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 582 35.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 173 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in McCall. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,998 69.50% 0.80%
Black or African American 2 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 20 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 1 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 52 88.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,968 69.30% 0.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in McCall as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in McCall is 2,088, with median earnings of $29,453.00.

Women in McCall, Idaho earning approximately 41.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,088 $29,453.00
Male 1,246 $45,089.00
Female 842 $18,730.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 370 $55,655.00
Business and Financial 84 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 49 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 82 $78,908.00
Healthcare Support 261 $8,109.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 60 $57,794.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 65 $0.00
Sales 162 $14,808.00
Office and Administrative Support 517 $33,228.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 95 $22,474.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 45 $0.00
Production 100 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 105 $53,581.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 320 $55,842.00 50 $39,130.00
Business and Financial 84 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00 33 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 81 $0.00 1 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 261 $8,109.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 44 $0.00 16 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 65 $0.00
Sales 55 $0.00 107 $13,045.00
Office and Administrative Support 328 $33,598.00 189 $26,647.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 95 $22,474.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 45 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 11 $0.00 89 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 105 $53,581.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,281 households in McCall, with an average household size of 2.72 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 608 families in McCall with an average family size of 3.03 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 510 0 98 673
Average Household Size 3.11 0 2.65 2.44
Total Families 510 0 98 0
Average Household Size 3.11 0 2.65 0

Poverty

Of the 608 families in McCall, 2.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in McCall:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,118 housing units in McCall, Idaho.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,281 31.11%
Vacant 2,837 68.89%

11.15% of the total 4,118 housing units in McCall are rental units. This is approximately 459 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 822 are occupied by the owner - or 19.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in McCall is $885.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in McCall that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    24
  • $500 to $999
    242
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    168
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    25
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in McCall is $391,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in McCall that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    25
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    15
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    80
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    33
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    113
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    382
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    118
  • $1,000,000 or more
    56

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in McCall. The chart below shows the number of properties in McCall that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    81
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    121
  • 1960 to 1969
    288
  • 1970 to 1979
    765
  • 1980 to 1989
    781
  • 1990 to 1999
    979
  • 2000 to 2009
    722
  • 2010 to 2013
    381
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in McCall that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    85
  • 1 vehicle available
    508
  • 2 vehicles available
    549
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    139

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in McCall get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in McCall that commute to work in a particular way.

6.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in McCall.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    632
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    595
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    212
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    113
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    19
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    45
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    0
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for McCall, Idaho in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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