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Vitals

  • Average January Low: 23.2 degrees
  • Average July High: 84 degrees
  • Cost of Living Index: 99 (U.S Average: 100)
  • Elevation (feet): 2,579
  • Precipitation Days: 130.4
  • Time Zone: Pacific

Source: The Weather Channel and Sperling's Best Places

Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1. ESRI Forecasts for 2012 and 2017
Year Population
2012 Estimate 24,144.00
2017 Estimate 25,038.00
Annual growth rate: 2012 - 2017 0​.07%

Population by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1. ESRI Forecasts for 2012 and 2017
Age Population
19 and Under 6,328.0
20 - 24 6,038.0
25 - 44 5,894.0
45 - 60 3,948.0
65+ 1,939.0
Median Age 24.8

Population by Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1. ESRI Forecasts for 2012 and 2017
Ethnicity Population
American Indian Alone 188
Asian Alone ​677
Black Alone 286
Hispanic Origin (any race) 1,201
Pacific Islander Alone 47
White Alone 21,864
Some Other Race Alone 372
​Two or More Races 709

Housing Costs (Moscow)

  • Single Family / Rural - Average Sale Price (2012): $230,500
  • Source: Team Idaho Real Estate

Taxes

Source: Idaho Tax Commission

Households

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1. ESRI Forecasts for 2012 and 2017
Year Number
2012 Estimate 9,301.00
2017 Estimate 9,793.00
Annual growth rate: 2012 - 2017 1.04%

Household Income

Source: EMSI Analyst
Category Income
2012 Median $34,388
2012 Average $46,585
2012 Per Capita $20,498

Educational Attainment (Highest Level Completed)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005-2009 American Community Survey
Educational Level
 Adult Population 25 Years of Age or Older
High School Graduate/Equivalent 14.7%
Some College 20.1%
Associate's Degree 6.7%
Bachelor's Degree 30%
Master's Degree 12.9%
​Professional School Degree 2.8%
Doctorate Degree ​7.9%

Unemployment Rate (Latah County)

  • 2012 September: 6.4% 
  • Source: U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics

Union Profile

  • Idaho: Right to Work State

Top Employers

Employer Number
City of Moscow 200 - 300
Gritman Medical Center 400 - 500
Moscow School District 281 400 - 500
University of Idaho 4,000 - 5,000
​University Inn 100 - 200

Earnings (Latah County) 2012

Source: EMSI Analyst
Category Salary
Average Earnings $31,900
Female Average Earnings $38,200
Male Average Earnings $25,200

Industry Base (Latah County)

Source: EMSI Analyst
Industry Number
Accommodation and Food Services 1,717
Administrative, Support, and Waste Management and Remediation Services
 432
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 1,407
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 355
Construction 668
Educational Services (Private) 521
​Finance and Insurance 466
Government 6,105
Health Care and Social Assistance ​1,826
Information ​271
​Management of Companies and Enterprises 19
Manufacturing ​565
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ​58
Other Services (except Public Administration) ​943
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 1,173
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing 770
Retail Trade 2,174
​Transportation and Warehousing ​139
Utilities 12
Wholesale Trade 326