Moscow ( MOSS-koh) is a city and the county seat of Latah County, Idaho. Located in the North Central region of the state along the border with Washington, it had a population of 25,435 at the 2020 census. Moscow is the home of the University of Idaho, the state's land-grant institution and primary research university.
It is the principal city in the Moscow, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Latah County. The city contains over 60% of the county's population, and whilst the university is Moscow's dominant employer, the city also serves as an agricultural and commercial hub for the Palouse region.
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| Ethnicity | Moscow | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Moscow | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.9% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Education | Moscow | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 14% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 22% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6% | 1.0% |