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Lowest labor force participation, Idaho cities

Idaho cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). This list covers the 36 cities in Idaho that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01Weiser, IDID6,24948.9%–

02Eagle, IDID34,65856.0%–

03Payette, IDID8,81357.1%–

04Garden City, IDID13,04757.2%–

05Hayden, IDID17,36359.9%–

06Lewiston, IDID34,71760.2%–

07Emmett, IDID8,90061.5%–

08Coeur d'Alene, IDID58,17961.8%–

09Preston, IDID6,17761.9%–

10Blackfoot, IDID13,36161.9%–

11Star, IDID20,87461.9%–

12Fruitland, IDID7,21362.3%–

13Middleton, IDID12,60062.8%–

14Sandpoint, IDID10,64563.1%–

15Rigby, IDID5,75763.7%–

16Post Falls, IDID46,71564.1%–

17Pocatello, IDID58,77164.1%–

18Mountain Home, IDID16,77964.1%–

19Moscow, IDID26,72164.4%–

20Ammon, IDID20,11965.0%–

21Twin Falls, IDID56,21665.4%–

22Idaho Falls, IDID71,78565.4%–

23Chubbuck, IDID16,82365.9%–

24Burley, IDID12,40965.9%–

25Nampa, IDID120,38466.3%–

26Caldwell, IDID76,62967.4%–

27Boise City, IDID238,42967.4%–

28Jerome, IDID13,73167.7%–

29Rathdrum, IDID13,22768.0%–

30Rupert, IDID6,46068.3%–

31Kimberly, IDID5,79869.0%–

32Rexburg, IDID40,33469.6%–

33Meridian, IDID142,98869.7%–

34Shelley, IDID5,30369.8%–

35Kuna, IDID31,52571.8%–

36Hailey, IDID10,05379.2%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES