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Southwest Ada County Alliance

Idaho · Boise City · 15,051 residents · 5.836 sq mi
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Southwest Ada County Alliance is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,281. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $500,849. Households here earn about 30% more than the Boise City median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Southwest Ada County Alliance; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,051
Population density
2,579 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,281
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,182
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$500,849
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,014
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.2%
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(12,026)
Black0.7%(104)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,418)
Asian5.6%(837)
Other4.4%(666)
Diversity Score43.4%(6,540)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(12,026)
Black0.7%(104)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,418)
Asian5.6%(837)
Other4.4%(666)
Diversity Score43.4%(6,540)
Diversity Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Foreign born
8.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho?

Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho has about 15,051 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho?

The typical household in Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho earns about $109,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho expensive?

In Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho, the median home is worth about $500,849, and the typical rent is about $2,014 a month.

How educated are people in Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho?

About 38.7% of adults age 25 and over in Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise City, Idaho?

About 6.7% of people in Southwest Ada County Alliance, 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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