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Boise County

Idaho · 7,610 residents · 1,899.556 sq mi
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Boise County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,760. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $234,900. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,610
+14%since 2000
from 6,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.9
+33%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024Boise County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,760
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,651 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,384
+78%since 2000
from $18,787 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
14.4% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+56%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(6,751)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(324)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other3.6%(271)
Diversity Score20.6%(1,567)
Segregation Score12.5%(948)
Diversity Score
21
+117%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+11%since 2000
from 32.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boise County, Idaho?

Boise County, Idaho has about 7,610 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boise County, Idaho earns about $51,760 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 $234,900, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Boise County, Idaho?

About 28.4% 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 12.9% 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 4,101 residents, a change of about 117 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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