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Idaho

1,567,582 residents · 44 counties · 236 cities · 456 census tracts
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Idaho has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,423. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $172,700.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,567,582
+21%since 2000
from 1,293,953 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
19 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+4%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
914K1.2M1.5M1.7M2.0M1990201020202024Idaho
20241.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,423
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,572 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,518
+26%since 2000
from $17,841 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+37%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,139,291)
Black0.4%(4,889)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(101,690)
Asian0.9%(11,641)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.6%(279,080)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84%(1,316,243)
Black0.6%(8,875)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(175,901)
Asian1.2%(18,529)
Other3.1%(48,554)
Diversity Score35.2%(552,020)
Diversity Score
35
+63%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Section 02

Largest cities

1.Boise City238,429
2.Meridian142,988
3.Nampa120,384
4.Caldwell76,629
5.Idaho Falls71,785
6.Pocatello58,771
7.Coeur d'Alene58,179
8.Twin Falls56,216
9.Post Falls46,715
10.Rexburg40,334
11.Lewiston34,717
12.Eagle34,658
Frequently asked

How many people live in Idaho?

Idaho has about 1,567,582 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Idaho?

The typical household in Idaho earns about $46,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Idaho expensive?

In Idaho, the median home is worth about $172,700, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Idaho?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Idaho?

About 13.6% of people in Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 560,833 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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