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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Idaho Falls

Idaho · 43,929 residents · 26.567 sq mi
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Idaho Falls has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,887. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $63,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

43,929
−13%vs 2000
vs 50,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,654 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,910 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 32.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
42K49K56K63K70K1990201020202024Idaho Falls
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,887
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,512 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,107
−30%vs 2000
vs $18,857 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$63,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$364
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
64.8%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.3% in 2000
35.2% rent
2.1
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(45,330)
Black0.6%(297)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(3,641)
Asian1%(527)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(10,514)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(41,898)
Black0.5%(233)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,798)
Asian1.7%(765)
Other2.4%(1,033)
Diversity Score19.8%(8,681)
20
−5%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+54%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Idaho Falls, Idaho?

Idaho Falls, Idaho has about 43,929 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Idaho Falls, Idaho?

The typical household in Idaho Falls, Idaho earns about $29,887 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Idaho Falls, Idaho expensive?

In Idaho Falls, Idaho, the median home is worth about $63,200, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Idaho Falls, Idaho?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Idaho Falls, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Idaho Falls, Idaho?

About 10.5% of people in Idaho Falls, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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