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Potlatch School District 285
Potlatch School District 285 is a unified school district in Idaho with a community population of 3,774. The median household income is $86,071 and the median age is 47.3.
3,774
Population
11
People / sq mi
$86,071
Median Income
47.3
Median Age
Potlatch School District 285 covers 344 sq mi of land at 11.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 72.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$86,071
Median Household Income
$36,605
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$329,300
Median Home Value
$692
Median Rent
91.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.3%
High School+
28.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Potlatch School District 285 serves a community with a population of 3,774 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Idaho.
The median household income in Potlatch School District 285 is $86,071, with a per capita income of $36,605. The poverty rate is 5.1%.
Potlatch School District 285 is 92.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 72.9% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Potlatch School District 285, 95.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Potlatch School District 285 is $329,300, with a median rent of $692. The homeownership rate is 91.6%.
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Data for Potlatch School District 285 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1602700).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.