Idaho

State

2024 Population

1.93M

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.3

0.539% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.6%

0.441% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$77,800

4.24% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$418,600

11.3% 1-year growth

Population & Diversity

Idaho is home to a population of 1.93M people, from which 96.8% are citizens.

As of 2024, 5.87% of Idaho residents were born outside of the country (114k people).

In 2024, there were 16.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.52M people) in Idaho than any other race or ethnicity. There were 92.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 86.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Idaho are Spanish (147,208 households), German (4,761 households), and Russian (3,780 households).

Population & Diversity

Population by Location

Sex

RACE/ETHNICITY

The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population

In 2024 there were 1,934,263 residents in Idaho.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Kootenai County (Northeast)--Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls & Hayden Cities PUMA, ID (176,318 people), Canyon (East) & Ada (West) Counties--Nampa (Central & East) & Meridian (West) Cities PUMA, ID (167,293 people), and Bingham (Outside Fort Hall AIR), Madison, Jefferson, Fremont & Teton Counties PUMA, ID (160,516 people).

The following map shows all of the states in Idaho colored by the resident population.

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

961,068

Women

49.7%

973,195

Men

50.3%

The resident population of Idaho in 2024 was 1,934,263 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Idaho.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

96.8%

2024 Citizenship

96.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.8% of Idaho residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Idaho was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Idaho compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Idaho

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.52M ± 2.7k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
92.4k ± 3.79k
Other (Hispanic)
86.8k ± 3.6k

13.6%

Hispanic Population

264k people

13.6% of the people in Idaho are hispanic (264k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Idaho as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
54,768 ± 5,664 people
Canada
6,434 ± 1,966 people
Philippines
2,796 ± 1,297 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 54,768 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 6,434 and Philippines with 2,796.

Foreign-Born Population

5.87%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

114k people

5.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

108k people

As of 2024, 5.87% of Idaho residents (114k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Idaho was 5.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Idaho compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
147,208 households (8.09%)
German
4,761 households (0.262%)
Russian
3,780 households (0.208%)

11% of the households in Idaho reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Idaho was Spanish. 8.09% of the households in Idaho reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
36,693 ± 1,210
Gulf War (2001-)
31,143 ± 1,375
Gulf War (1990s)
18,550 ± 1,128

Idaho has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Idaho.

Health

90.9% of the population of Idaho has health coverage, with 46.5% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 1.87% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Idaho see 1,619 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,619 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1534 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,619 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Idaho

Primary care physicians in Idaho see an average of 1,619 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,619 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Idaho in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Distance to Health Services by State

Health Service Type

The visualization shows the distribution of addresses by average distance to Maternal Health Services across Idaho and neighboring geographies, and the share of addresses within each distance category.

Distance to Health Services by County

Health Service Type

COUNTIES WITH GREATEST AVERAGE DISTANCE TO HEALTH SERVICES Click a county name for facility-level data. Similar data is available for all U.S. counties.

Custer County, ID
1,143 addresses are approximately 114 miles from the nearest health facility.
Lemhi County, ID
2,808 addresses are approximately 100 miles from the nearest health facility.
Butte County, ID
469 addresses are approximately 83 miles from the nearest health facility.

The map shows how average distance to Maternal Health Services varies across counties in Idaho, indicating county-level differences in access across the state.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.06%

Uninsured

46.5%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

1.87%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Idaho declined by 2.43% from 9.29% to 9.06%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Idaho changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.92 in Idaho.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Idaho and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Idaho.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.6% in Idaho.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Idaho and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Idaho.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.77% in Idaho.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Idaho and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Idaho.

Economy

The economy of Idaho employs 864k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Idaho were Construction (73,461 people), Restaurants & Food Services (52,213 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (49,750 people), and the highest paying industries were Other professional, scientific & technical services ($158,681), Pipeline transportation ($158,260), and Spectator sports ($155,503).

Males in Idaho have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,166. The income inequality in Idaho (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

394,835

Women

45.7%

469,625

Men

54.3%

The workforce of Idaho in 2024 was 864,460 people, with 45.7% woman, and 54.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Idaho.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Workforce and Wage by Location

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2024 there were 864,460 people working in Idaho. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Canyon (East) & Ada (West) Counties--Nampa (Central & East) & Meridian (West) Cities PUMA, ID (81,209 people), Kootenai County (Northeast)--Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls & Hayden Cities PUMA, ID (77,070 people), and Bingham (Outside Fort Hall AIR), Madison, Jefferson, Fremont & Teton Counties PUMA, ID (72,950 people).

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Idaho colored by workforce or average wage.

With the upper buttons you can see the yearly change and add a filter by race.

Occupations

864k

2024 Value

2.85%

1 Year growth

± 2.85%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Idaho grew at a rate of 2.85%, from 840k employees to 864k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Idaho, are Other managers (24,598 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (22,529 people), and Customer service representatives (18,051 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Idaho.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Idaho (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

864k

2024 Value

2.85%

1 Year growth

± 2.85%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Idaho grew at a rate of 2.85%, from 840k employees to 864k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Idaho, are Construction (73,461 people), Restaurants & Food Services (52,213 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (49,750 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Idaho, though some of these residents may live in Idaho and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,276

Median earning men ± $532

$34,522

Median earning women ± $507

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,566), Public Administration ($68,089), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,685).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($51,699), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,812), and Manufacturing ($42,778).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

Y-Axis

3.01%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 836k people employed in Idaho. This represents a 3.01% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.06%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Idaho.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

6,719
Construction
4,181
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
3,258
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$5.91M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$4.5M
Manufacturing
$3.51M
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2024, the top outbound Idaho product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $12.4B, followed by Electronics ($7.52B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($7.03B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Idaho products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Idaho.

$70.9B

2024 Value in Idaho

$123B

Projected 2050 Value in Idaho

74.1% growth

In 2024, total outbound Idaho trade was $70.9B. This is expected to increase 74.1% to $123B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Idaho trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$7.12B
California
$4.07B
Utah
$3.21B

In 2024, the top outbound Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $7.12B, followed by California with $4.07B and Utah and $3.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Idaho shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.42%).

The most partisan county was Bear Lake County, ID with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (30.4%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.42%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.42%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Idaho for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Idaho

66.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Idaho

Bear Lake County, ID
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Franklin County, ID
87.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oneida County, ID
87.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Idaho was Bear Lake County, ID with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Idaho colored by their party leaning.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Idaho

Mike Crapo

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Jim Risch

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Idaho over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

The student population of Idaho in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 59,544 male students and 78,130 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Idaho are White (24,959 and 69.1%), Hispanic or Latino (5,880 and 16.3%), Unknown (2,005 and 5.55%), and Two or More Races (1,147 and 3.18%).

The largest universities in Idaho by number of degrees awarded are Brigham Young University-Idaho (15,887 and 43%), Boise State University (6,548 and 17.7%), and Idaho State University (3,035 and 8.22%).

The most popular majors in Idaho are General Business Administration & Management (3,176 and 8.6%), General Studies (2,343 and 6.34%), and General Human Development & Family Studies (1,496 and 4.05%).

The median tuition costs are $16,800 for private four year colleges, and $6,119 and $24,859 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Idaho, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 137,674 (43.2% men and 56.8% women).

The map shows the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 137,674 students enrolled in Idaho, 43.2% men and 56.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 83,458 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1,038 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,019 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
878 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Idaho was Registered Nursing with 1,038 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Idaho according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Brigham Young University-Idaho
15,887 degrees awarded
Boise State University
6,548 degrees awarded
Idaho State University
3,035 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brigham Young University-Idaho with 15,887 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 14,122 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Idaho, which is 0.619 times less than the 22,811 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 24,959 degrees mean that there were 4.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 5,880 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,068) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,506) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,588) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.852% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Idaho in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (410k), Some college (377k), and Bachelors Degree (285k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Idaho was $418,600 in 2024, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $376,000 to $418,600, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Idaho is 72.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Idaho have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Idaho is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Idaho. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.85%.

Housing

Property

$418,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,550

$514,361

Median Property Taxes

±$5,415

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Idaho the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Idaho compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

Homeownership

2024

69.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.1% of the housing units in Idaho were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Idaho compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,800

Median Household Income

± $743

713k

Number of Households

± 6,850

In 2024, the median household income of the 713k households in Idaho grew to $77,800 from the previous year's value of $74,636.

The following chart displays the households in Idaho distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.467

2024 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.468

2023 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2024, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.325% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Idaho across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (72.7%)
Worked At Home (13.3%)
Carpooled (8.89%)

In 2024, 72.7% of workers in Idaho drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Idaho have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.93% of the workforce in Idaho have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Idaho compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Idaho distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Idaho have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Idaho. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.85%.

The map show the severe housing problems rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Idaho (200k out of 1.88M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Idaho is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 11.3% of the children was living in poverty in Idaho. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 10%.

The map show the children in poverty rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of children in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 221 in Idaho. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 4.9% per 100,000 population.

The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Idaho.

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