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Rexburg, Idaho Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Rexburg, Idaho is 39,589 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest city in Idaho. The median household income is $50,359, the median home value is $384,000, and the median age is 21.0.

The population has grown 59.3% since 2010 (25,542 → 40,695).

39,589

Population

3818

People / sq mi

$50,359

Median Income

$384,000

Median Home Value

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Rexburg covers 10.4 sq mi of land at 3818 people per square mile.

About Rexburg, ID

Rexburg skews on age — the median resident is 21.0, younger than the national median. Rexburg is a city in Idaho with a population of 39,589. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Idaho in the country, at #10 by population.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $50,359, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 16.0% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $384,000, with typical rent around $959.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 40.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Around 12.3% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.

Rexburg city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Rexburg city had a population of 25,542 in 2010 and 40,695 in 2024, a 59.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 41,109 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 3.70%.

2022 · 41K20102024
Rexburg city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

40,695

Population (2024)

25,542

Population (2010)

41,109

Peak (2022)

3.70%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201025,542
201126,086
201226,226
201326,216
201427,131
201527,352
201628,115
201728,519
201828,666
201929,400
202039,764
202140,394
202241,109
202340,707
202440,695

Race & Ethnicity

White86.8%
Black or African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$50,359

Median Household Income

$21,283

Per Capita Income

16.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$384,000

Median Home Value

$959

Median Rent

23.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.5%

High School+

40.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

55.3%

Public Transit

12.3%

Work From Home

15.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

61.1%

Foreign Born

88.2%

Non-English at Home

1.1%

Veterans

6.6%

With Disability

94.3%

Health Insurance

99.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management32.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services18.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.5%
Construction4.7%
Manufacturing4.5%
Information3.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.4%
Public Administration1.9%
Retail Trade1.8%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Agriculture & Mining1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rexburg, Idaho has a population of 39,589 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest city in Idaho.

The median household income in Rexburg, Idaho is $50,359, with 16.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Rexburg, Idaho is $384,000, with median monthly rent at $959 and a homeownership rate of 23.5%.

The median age in Rexburg, Idaho is 21.0 years. The population is 43.9% male and 56.1% female.

The population has grown 59.3% since 2010 (25,542 → 40,695).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.