The original highway bridge (1911) that crossed the Salmon River just north of Riggins was replaced in 1936 and moved fifty miles (80 km) north to Stites.

There were 116 housing units at an average density of 1,288.9 per square mile (497.6/km2).

34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 110 housing units at an average density of 1,062.7 per square mile (410.3/km2).

The racial makeup of the city was 95.58% White, 2.21% Native American, 0.44% Asian, and 1.77% from two or more races.

34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 16.2% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 23.7% of those 65 or over.