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West Bench

Idaho · Boise City · 8,741 residents · 1.797 sq mi
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The short version

West Bench has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,030. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $395,581. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West Bench; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,741
Population density
4,864 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,030
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,590
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,581
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,561
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.3%
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(6,648)
Black1.7%(150)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,285)
Asian1%(90)
Other6.5%(568)
Diversity Score49.4%(4,319)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(6,648)
Black1.7%(150)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,285)
Asian1%(90)
Other6.5%(568)
Diversity Score49.4%(4,319)
Diversity Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
7.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to West Bench

Airport
Pop 8,543
Alamitos Beach
Pop 8,612
Rancho West
Pop 9,552
Midtown
Pop 9,904
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Airport
Income$85,670+1%
Home value$495,642+25%
Population8,543−2%
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WEST BENCH VS
Alamitos Beach
Income$81,861−4%
Home value$699,063+77%
Population8,612−1%
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WEST BENCH VS
Rancho West
Income$87,190+3%
Home value$415,106+5%
Population9,552+9%
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Midtown
Income$87,027+2%
Home value$237,101−40%
Population9,904+13%
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Frequently asked

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

West Bench, Boise City, Idaho has about 8,741 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Bench, Boise City, Idaho earns about $85,030 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Bench, Boise City, Idaho expensive?

In West Bench, Boise City, Idaho, the median home is worth about $395,581, and the typical rent is about $1,561 a month.

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

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Bench, Boise City, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.2% of people in West 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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