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Moscow School District 281

Moscow School District 281 is a unified school district in Idaho with a community population of 30,024. The median household income is $59,914 and the median age is 26.9.

30,024

Population

250

People / sq mi

$59,914

Median Income

26.9

Median Age

Moscow School District 281 covers 120 sq mi of land at 249.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White84.7%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian62.2%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.2%

Economy & Income

$59,914

Median Household Income

$34,846

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$382,500

Median Home Value

$927

Median Rent

47.6%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

96.7%

High School+

48.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moscow School District 281 serves a community with a population of 30,024 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Idaho.

The median household income in Moscow School District 281 is $59,914, with a per capita income of $34,846. The poverty rate is 13.2%.

Moscow School District 281 is 84.7% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 62.2% Asian, and 0.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Moscow School District 281, 96.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Moscow School District 281 is $382,500, with a median rent of $927. The homeownership rate is 47.6%.

Data for Moscow School District 281 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1602220).

Moscow School District 281 skews on age — the median resident is 26.9, younger than the national median. With 30,024 residents, Moscow School District 281 is a school district in Idaho.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $59,914, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.2% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $382,500, with typical rent around $927.

About 48.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure.

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