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Downtown

Idaho · Boise City · 4,793 residents · 1.598 sq mi
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Downtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,077. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $538,567. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Boise City median. Despite a median home value of $538,567, the poverty rate sits 123% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,793
Population density
2,999 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,077
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,891
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$538,567
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,066
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.4%
88.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(3,691)
Black2.2%(104)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(489)
Asian2.4%(114)
Other8.2%(395)
Diversity Score48.6%(2,329)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(3,691)
Black2.2%(104)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(489)
Asian2.4%(114)
Other8.2%(395)
Diversity Score48.6%(2,329)
Diversity Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
Foreign born
11.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Boise City, Idaho?

Downtown, Boise City, Idaho has about 4,793 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downtown, Boise City, Idaho earns about $33,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Boise City, Idaho expensive?

In Downtown, Boise City, Idaho, the median home is worth about $538,567, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Boise City, Idaho?

About 41.8% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Boise City, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Boise City, Idaho?

About 27.8% of people in Downtown, 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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