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Boise County

Idaho · 7,028 residents · 1,899.556 sq mi
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Boise County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,789. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $186,700. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,028
+5%since 2000
from 6,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+20%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024Boise County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,789
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,651 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,288
+29%since 2000
from $18,787 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
41.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+32%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(6,222)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(228)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(633)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(6,552)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(249)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other2.7%(188)
Diversity Score16.2%(1,140)
Diversity Score
16
+71%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 32.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boise County, Idaho?

Boise County, Idaho has about 7,028 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boise County, Idaho?

The typical household in Boise County, Idaho earns about $48,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boise County, Idaho expensive?

In Boise County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $186,700, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Boise County, Idaho?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Boise County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boise County, Idaho?

About 16.3% of people in Boise County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boise County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Boise County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,519 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9502.03Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9502.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 83622ZIP 83631ZIP 83629ZIP 83637ZIP 83666ZIP 83602
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