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STATE · ADMITTED 1890 · 2020 ACS

Idaho

1,839,106 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 $58,915. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,600.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,839,106
+42%since 2000
from 1,293,953 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
22 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+11%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
914K1.2M1.5M1.7M2.0M1990201020202024Idaho
20241.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,915
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,572 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,494
+65%since 2000
from $17,841 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$887
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+47%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Idaho on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(1,450,523)
Black0.8%(14,785)
Hispanic / Latino13%(239,407)
Asian1.4%(26,036)
Other4%(73,077)
Diversity Score41.7%(767,444)
Diversity Score
42
+93%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 1,839,106 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Idaho?

The typical household in Idaho earns about $58,915 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Idaho expensive?

In Idaho, the median home is worth about $235,600, and the typical rent is about $887 a month.

How educated are people in Idaho?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Idaho?

About 11.9% 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 832,357 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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