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Central Bench

Idaho · Boise City · 5,494 residents · 1.021 sq mi
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The short version

Central Bench has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,897. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $378,440. Households here earn about 26% less than the Boise City median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Central Bench; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,494
Population density
5,381 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,897
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,857
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,440
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,205
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.6%
57.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(4,297)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(781)
Asian2%(109)
Other5.1%(281)
Diversity Score45.6%(2,507)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(4,297)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(781)
Asian2%(109)
Other5.1%(281)
Diversity Score45.6%(2,507)
Diversity Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
Foreign born
6.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Bench, Boise City, Idaho?

Central Bench, Boise City, Idaho has about 5,494 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central Bench, Boise City, Idaho?

The typical household in Central Bench, Boise City, Idaho earns about $61,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central Bench, Boise City, Idaho expensive?

In Central Bench, Boise City, Idaho, the median home is worth about $378,440, and the typical rent is about $1,205 a month.

How educated are people in Central Bench, Boise City, Idaho?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Central Bench, Boise City, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central Bench, Boise City, Idaho?

About 15.2% of people in Central Bench, Boise City, 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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