The population of Hailey is 8.58k people. Eighty-seven percent of the people in Hailey are citizens, and only 18.7 percent are non-citizens. The median household income in Hailey is $54,622, and the median age is 37.6. There are also fewer poor people living in Hailey than the national average. In Hailey, ID, the most common industries are Construction, Accommodation & Food Services, and Retail Trade. Together, they employ over 6,600 people. Information and Finance & Insurance are the highest-paying industries in Hailey. The average cost of goods and services is four percent lower than the national average.
Hailey is the county seat of Blaine County, ID. It is home to the Friedman Memorial Airport, which serves the resort areas of Sun Valley/Ketchum. A few miles south of Hailey is the town of Bellevue. During the July 4th celebration, Main Street is cleared and the sidewalks fill with spectators. In the center of town, a mock old west shoot out is held. Food and entertainment are also offered at Hop Porter Park, where fireworks are fired off.
The most common racial groups in Hailey, ID are White, Hispanic, and Black. Income thresholds for these groups vary, but generally, if a family's income is lower than the threshold, an individual is considered to be in poverty.