The population of Ketchum is growing at an accelerated rate, which has forced city officials to introduce a Housing Plan. The plan calls for building 650 new housing units in the city over the next decade, either through new development, redevelopment of second-home and short-term rentals, or ensuring that some existing properties remain affordable housing. Officials calculate the number of units needed by assuming a one percent annual population growth. This would equal 66 new affordable housing units per year. However, if the rate of growth is accelerated, the number could grow as high as 98 affordable houses annually. Ideally, these housing units would accommodate the full-time working population of Ketchum. Currently, only 7% of the city's population is employed, and they plan to boost that to 40%.
The demographic breakdown of Ketchum City includes percentage of people of various ancestries, including Native American, Chinese, and Indian. Ketchum ranks third in this category, behind Fairfield and Sun Valley. Those who identify themselves as non-citizens are generally older. In the age bracket of forty-to-nine years, the median age is 47.1. These figures are also relevant when comparing cities like Ketchum to similar areas.
The number of households using different modes of transportation in Ketchum City is displayed in a chart. The y-axis is plotted in a logarithmic scale, helping to show variations in smaller modes of transportation. A map shows the distribution of Ketchum households by car ownership buckets. The largest group of households own two cars. The largest percentage of households who do not own a car is false.