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Potlatch, ID
City in Latah County, Idaho.
Population
922
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,983
ZIP codes
0
Potlatch and its ZIP codes
Potlatch at a glance
- Potlatch is about 85 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,607, close to the Idaho median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,200 (42% below Idaho).
Local data for Potlatch, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Potlatch, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,607
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$244,200
Homeownership
86.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (209), Irish Americans (68), Scottish Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Latah County. PPP loans are for Potlatch.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,301
15,026 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,988
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$280M
FY 2026, $7,096 per person
How people get to work
Potlatch, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.0%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Potlatch, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
802
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
118
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 26°F
24.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Potlatch, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Potlatch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OnawayCity | 0.5 mi | 0.1 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.6 |
| ViolaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1 |
| Palouse, WACity | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| Garfield, WATown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Farmington, WATown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| MoscowCity | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| TroyCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| De SmetCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| TensedCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Pullman, WACity | 18 mi | 11.1 |
| DearyCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Albion, WATown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Colfax, WACity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| Oakesdale, WATown | 22 mi | 1 |
| Steptoe, WACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Potlatch, ID in?
- Potlatch is in Latah County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Potlatch, ID?
- About 922 people live in Potlatch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Potlatch?
- Nearby places include Onaway (0.5 mi), Princeton (3.3 mi), Viola (8 mi), Palouse, WA (8.3 mi), Garfield, WA (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023