Lava Hot Springs City, Idaho
As of the census of 2000, there were 521 people in the city, organized into 232 households, and 126 families residing in the city. The population density was 730.7 people per square mile (282.12/km˛), giving it the 63rd least densely populated city among the Idaho. There were 309 housing units at an average density of 435.2 per square mile (168.03/km˛). The average household size was 2.23 persons, and the average family size was 3.06 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 27.4% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males. The median age of the city's population was 40.3 years, the median age of male residents at 39.2 and the median age of female residents at 41.3. The racial makeup of the city was 96.93% White, 0% Black or African American, 1.15% American Indian, 0.19% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.38% from two or more races and 1.34% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $23472, it is Idaho's 26th poorest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $38750, it is Idaho's 76th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16242, it is 52nd wealthiest city by per capita income in Idaho. The median income was $16250, The median income for males was $31250 versus $10313 for females.
In 2000, 95 pupils and students, of which 34.74% are male and 65.26% are female, 18.23% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.32% nursery or pri school, 8.42% kindergarten, 52.63% elementary school, 18.95% high school and 13.68% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 521 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 521 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 522 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 537 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 539 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 532 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 529 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 515 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 500 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 485 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 492 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Elementary school | 16 | 34 | 50 |
| High school | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 10 | 13 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lava Hot Springs city, Idaho | $23472 | $38750 | $16242 |
| Bannock County, Idaho | $36683 | $44192 | $17148 |
| Idaho, United States | $37572 | $43490 | $17841 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |