Nez Perce Reservation
Nez Perce Reservation is a federal reservation in Nez Perce County, Lewis County, Idaho County, and Clearwater County, Idaho, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 19,038 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 1,195 sq mi (3,094 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 19,038 ± 646
- What it is
- Federal reservation
- Counties
- Nez Perce County34% of its landLewis County32% of its landIdaho County24% of its landClearwater County9% of its land
- Land area
- 1,195 sq mi (3,094 km²)
- Median household income
- $59,221 ± $2,951
- Median home value
- $249,100 ± $12,668
- Water area
- 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²)
- State
- Idaho
- Census code
- 2445
- Coordinates (central point)
- 46.306187, -116.400289
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Communities in this area, largest first
- Orofino (city)3,260 people
- Kamiah (city)1,084 people
- Lapwai (city)1,021 people
- Kooskia (city)687 people
- Nezperce (city)522 people
- Craigmont (city)509 people
- Culdesac (city)411 people
- Winchester (city)302 people
- Peck (city)194 people
- Stites (city)165 people
- Sweetwater (CDP)163 people
- Ferdinand (city)162 people
All 13
- Reubens (city)68 people
These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Before using this answer
These Census boundaries don’t decide tribal membership, jurisdiction or land status, and they aren’t a land acknowledgment. For services, enrollment or jurisdiction, ask the tribal government.