Community Profiles

Basin

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Basin is 218. The population is expected to grow to 228 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.90%.

The median age of Basin residents is 57.

The diversity index of Basin is 16.8, meaning that there is a 17% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Basin is $94,566 and projected to be $128,221 in 2031. Per capita income is $49,018, projected to be $66,922 in 2031. 5.05% of households – 11 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,638,142 and the average disposable income is $72,537.

There are 124 housing units in Basin; 94 are owner-occupied, 19 are rented, and 11 are vacant. The average home value is $538,005, with 5 homes built in 2010 or later, and 57 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 12 businesses in Basin, employing 41 workers and pulling from a labor force of 179 age 16 and above. 33 workers commute into Basin from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

137 residents both live and work in/around Basin. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 0% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 32.12% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 150 drive alone, 0 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 20 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 9 residents work from home.

61 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 30 have associates degrees, 38 have bachelor’s degrees, and 17 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31