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Eagle

Idaho · 30,346 residents · 32.462 sq mi
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Eagle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,414. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 19,261 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $455,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% more than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,346
+174%since 2000
from 11,085 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
935 / sq mi
+174%since 2000
from 341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+30%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3749K18K27K36K1990201020202024Eagle
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,414
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,917
+91%since 2000
from $27,226 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$455,800
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,275
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $647 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+98%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(10,452)
Black0.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(291)
Asian0.7%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(1,018)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(26,125)
Black0.4%(128)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(2,042)
Asian1.6%(494)
Other3.4%(1,043)
Diversity Score28.4%(8,606)
Diversity Score
28
+209%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+76%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.6%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle, Idaho?

Eagle, Idaho has about 30,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle, Idaho?

The typical household in Eagle, Idaho earns about $91,414 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle, Idaho expensive?

In Eagle, Idaho, the median home is worth about $455,800, and the typical rent is about $1,275 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle, Idaho?

About 47.4% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle, Idaho?

About 6.7% of people in Eagle, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27,019 residents, a change of about 812 percent over that period.

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