Potlatch, Idaho is a small city located in Latah County. As of 2019, it has an estimated population of 843 people and a population density of 1,943 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Potlatch offers a number of activities and attractions to visitors and locals alike. Local businesses include the All Seasons Store and The Potlatch Mercantile, offering groceries, clothes, crafts, and more. For outdoor enthusiasts there are hiking trails at Lake Whitepine State Park and plenty of opportunities for fishing and boating along the Palouse River. Additionally, several organizations such as the Friends of Potlatch Library offer educational programs for students and adults throughout the year. During summer months the town hosts a variety of annual events such as its Independence Day celebration with barbecues, fireworks displays, and bluegrass concerts. The local school system also supports several sporting events year round for community members to attend or participate in. In all, Potlatch has something for everyone.
The population in Potlatch is 843. There are 1,993 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Potlatch is 31.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Potlatch is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Potlatch
- 53.1% are married
- 18.3% are divorced
- 27.9% are married with children
- 22.1% have children, but are single
Race in Potlatch
- 96.6% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander