Ada County, ID

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2020 Population

469,473

2.76% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

37.2

0.541% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

9.28%

14.4% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$69,952

5.52% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$298,600

10.3% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

242,385

5.83% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Ada County, ID had a population of 469k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $69,952. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Ada County, ID grew from 456,849 to 469,473, a 2.76% increase and its median household income grew from $66,293 to $69,952, a 5.52% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ada County, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.2%), White (Hispanic) (5.19%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.45%).

None of the households in Ada County, ID reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. 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.

97.4% of the residents in Ada County, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ada County, ID are Boise State University (5,953 degrees awarded in 2020), Carrington College-Boise (281 degrees), and Paul Mitchell the School-Boise (220 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Ada County, ID was $298,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.2%. Most people in Ada County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Ada County, ID was 2 cars per household.

Ada County, ID borders Boise County, ID, Canyon County, ID, Elmore County, ID, Gem County, ID, and Owyhee County, ID.

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Diversity

Ada County, ID is home to a population of 469k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.74% of Ada County, ID residents were born outside of the country (26.9k people).

In 2020, there were 16.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (395k people) in Ada County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.4k White (Hispanic) and 14k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ada County, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
395k ± 550
White (Hispanic)
24.4k ± 1.38k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
14k ± 1.33k

8.42%

Hispanic Population

39.5k people

8.42% of the people in Ada County, ID are hispanic (39.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ada County, ID as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

26.9k people

5.83%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

26.7k people

As of 2020, 5.74% of Ada County, ID residents (26.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ada County, ID was 5.83%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.8

In 2020, the median age of all people in Ada County, ID was 37.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Ada County, ID are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Ada County, ID residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
49,238 ± 5,371 people
Canada
5,691 ± 1,849 people
China
2,886 ± 1,318 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 49,238 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 5,691 and China with 2,886.

Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

97.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.4% of Ada County, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Ada County, ID was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,081 ± 691
Gulf War (2001-)
6,598 ± 812
Gulf War (1990s)
5,155 ± 702

Ada County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Idaho. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Idaho, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Idaho. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Idaho across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Ada County, ID is $69,952. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Ada County, ID was Census Tract 102.24 with a value of $123,086, followed by Census Tract 2.02 and Census Tract 8.05, with respective values of $109,125 and $109,028.

Males in Idaho have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,243. The income inequality in Idaho (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Ada County, ID employs 242k people. The largest industries in Ada County, ID are Health Care & Social Assistance (36,127 people), Retail Trade (28,117 people), and Manufacturing (20,722 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,493), Manufacturing ($62,242), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,833).

Wages

Median Household Income

$69,952

2020 value

± $1,549

5.52%

1 Year Growth

± 2.7%

Households in Ada County, ID have a median annual income of $69,952, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $66,293 in 2019, which represents a 5.52% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Ada County, ID compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.

$61,607

Average Male Salary in Idaho

± $2,488

$43,243

Average Female Salary in Idaho

± $1,885

In 2020, full-time male employees in Idaho made 1.42 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Idaho by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Idaho

Asian
$48,641 ± $11,132
White
$46,841 ± $1,558
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$38,280 ± $39,851

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Idaho workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Idaho.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Idaho by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ada County, ID is from Idaho.

0.469

2020 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.466

2019 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2020, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.667% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 102.24
Census Tract 2.02
Census Tract 8.05

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ada County, ID was Census Tract 102.24 with a value of $123,086, followed by Census Tract 2.02 and Census Tract 8.05, with respective values of $109,125 and $109,028.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Ada County, ID colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ada County, ID (42.9k out of 462k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
35,927 ± 1,783
Hispanic
5,453 ± 710
Asian
1,650 ± 393

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ada County, ID is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

242k

2020 Value

± 5,091

5.83%

1 Year growth

± 2.67%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Ada County, ID grew at a rate of 5.83%, from 229k employees to 242k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ada County, ID, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,680 people), Management Occupations (28,492 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (26,687 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ada County, ID.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Ada County, ID, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,680 people), Management Occupations (28,492 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (26,687 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Ada County, ID has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.71 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.35 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.19 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Ada County, ID, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($83,644), Legal Occupations ($73,237), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($71,393).

Industries

Employment by Industries

242k

2020 Value

± 5,091

5.83%

1 Year growth

± 2.67%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Ada County, ID grew at a rate of 5.83%, from 229k employees to 242k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ada County, ID, are Health Care & Social Assistance (36,127 people), Retail Trade (28,117 people), and Manufacturing (20,722 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ada County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Ada County, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Ada County, ID, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (36,127 people), Retail Trade (28,117 people), and Manufacturing (20,722 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Ada County, ID has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.31 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.25 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.23 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Ada County, ID, by median earnings, are Utilities ($85,493), Manufacturing ($62,242), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,833).

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 2020, the top outbound Idaho product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $11.3B, followed by Electronics ($8.1B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($7.63B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Idaho.

$71.5B

2020 Value in Idaho

$123B

Projected 2050 Value in Idaho

72.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Idaho trade was $71.5B. This is expected to increase 72.3% 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
$7.47B
California
$4.51B
Utah
$3.06B

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $7.47B, followed by California with $4.51B and Utah and $3.06B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ada County, ID went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.05%). 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 Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.05%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ada County, ID went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ada County, ID for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Idaho.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Ada County, ID

50.4% 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 2020 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.

US Senators from Idaho

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for 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.

US Representatives from Idaho

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Idaho have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Ada County, ID awarded 6,838 degrees. The student population of Ada County, ID is skewed towards women, with 10,660 male students and 15,313 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ada County, ID are White (4,955 and 73.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (826 and 12.3%), Two or More Races (287 and 4.28%), and Unknown (261 and 3.89%).

The largest universities in Ada County, ID by number of degrees awarded are Boise State University (5,953 and 87.1%), Carrington College-Boise (281 and 4.11%), and Paul Mitchell the School-Boise (220 and 3.22%).

The most popular majors in Ada County, ID are Registered Nursing (494 and 7.22%), General Business Administration & Management (297 and 4.34%), and Social Work (294 and 4.3%).

The median tuition costs in Ada County, ID are $14,525 for private four year colleges, and $5,532 and $22,452 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
420 degree-majorss awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
238 degree-majorss awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
228 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ada County, ID was Registered Nursing with 420 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Boise State University
5,953 degrees awarded
Carrington College-Boise
281 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Boise
220 degrees awarded

$5,532

Median In-State Public

$14,525

Median Private

In 2020, the Ada County, ID institution with the largest number of graduating students was Boise State University with 5,953 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

2,378

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,460

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 2,378 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ada County, ID, which is 0.533 times less than the 4,460 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Ada County, ID by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
4,955 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
826 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
287 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Ada County, ID was White students. These 4,955 degrees mean that there were 6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 826 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ada County, ID was $298,600 in 2020, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $270,800 to $298,600, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Ada County, ID is 70.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Ada County, ID have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ada County, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$298,600

2020 Median

± $3,927

$270,800

2019 Median

± $3,549

In 2020, the median property value in Ada County, ID grew to to $298,600 from the previous year's value of $270,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Ada County, ID compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ada County, ID the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$69,952

Median Household Income

± $1,549

180k

Number of Households

± 4,128

In 2020, the median household income of the 180k households in Ada County, ID grew to $69,952 from the previous year's value of $66,293.

The following chart displays the households in Ada County, ID 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Ada County, ID distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ada County, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

70.2%

2020 Homeownership

69.3%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 70.2% of the housing units in Ada County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Ada County, ID compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ada County, ID have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.39% of the workforce in Ada County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Worked At Home (9.4%)
Carpooled (7.29%)

In 2020, 78.2% of workers in Ada County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.29%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ada County, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ada County, ID have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.3% of the population of Ada County, ID has health coverage, with 55.5% on employee plans, 8.36% on Medicaid, 9.94% on Medicare, 16.4% on non-group plans, and 2.02% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Idaho was $6,927 in 2014. This is a 5.07% increase from the previous year ($6,593).

Primary care physicians in Ada County, ID see 1051 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year (1067 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1235 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Owyhee County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.5%). Additionally, Owyhee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,051 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ada County, ID

Primary care physicians in Ada County, ID see an average of 1,051 patients per year. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year (1,067 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$6,927

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Idaho

$3,560

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,069

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,737

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Idaho (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.07%, from $6,593 to $6,927.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.74%

Uninsured

55.5%

Employer Coverage

8.36%

Medicaid

9.94%

Medicare

16.4%

Non-Group

2.02%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ada County, ID declined by 6.45% from 8.27% to 7.74%.

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