Boise City, ID

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

750,669

2.76% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.9

0.82% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.91%

5.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$69,801

7.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$306,300

14.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

367,356

2.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Boise City, ID had a population of 751k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $69,801. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Boise City, ID grew from 730,483 to 750,669, a 2.76% increase and its median household income grew from $64,717 to $69,801, a 7.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boise City, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.8%), White (Hispanic) (5.86%), Other (Hispanic) (4.86%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.19%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.93%).

None of the households in Boise City, 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.

96.6% of the residents in Boise City, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Boise City, ID are Boise State University (5,898 degrees awarded in 2021), College of Western Idaho (2,384 degrees), and Northwest Nazarene University (609 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Boise City, ID was $306,300, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Boise City, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Boise City, ID was 2 cars per household.

Boise City, ID borders Elko, NV, Mountain Home, ID, Ontario, OR-ID, Twin Falls, ID, and Winnemucca, NV.

About the photo: State Capitol, Boise, ID

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United States Idaho

Population & Diversity

Boise City, ID is home to a population of 751k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.5% of Boise City, ID residents were born outside of the country (48.8k people).

In 2021, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (591k people) in Boise City, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44k White (Hispanic) and 36.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Boise City, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Boise City, ID was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boise City, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
591k ± 1.46k
White (Hispanic)
44k ± 2.79k
Other (Hispanic)
36.5k ± 2.59k

14.1%

Hispanic Population

106k people

14.1% of the people in Boise City, ID are hispanic (106k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
52,075 ± 5,521 people
Canada
5,748 ± 1,858 people
Philippines
2,859 ± 1,312 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 52,075 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 5,748 and Philippines with 2,859.

Foreign-Born Population

6.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

48.8k people

6.39%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

46.7k people

As of 2021, 6.5% of Boise City, ID residents (48.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Boise City, ID was 6.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
15,636 ± 961
Gulf War (2001-)
11,824 ± 958
Gulf War (1990s)
7,903 ± 853

Boise City, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Boise City, ID employs 367k people. The largest industries in Boise City, ID are Health Care & Social Assistance (49,279 people), Retail Trade (41,633 people), and Manufacturing (35,175 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($84,060), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($60,000), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,361).

Males in Idaho have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,522. The income inequality in Idaho (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

367k

2021 Value

± 6,030

2.22%

1 Year growth

± 2.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boise City, ID grew at a rate of 2.22%, from 359k employees to 367k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boise City, ID, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (44,554 people), Management Occupations (41,031 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (36,484 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boise City, ID.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

367k

2021 Value

± 6,030

2.22%

1 Year growth

± 2.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boise City, ID grew at a rate of 2.22%, from 359k employees to 367k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boise City, ID, are Health Care & Social Assistance (49,279 people), Retail Trade (41,633 people), and Manufacturing (35,175 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boise City, ID, though some of these residents may live in Boise City, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,401

Median earning men ± $1,123

$31,435

Median earning women ± $707

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,228), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,975), and Manufacturing ($56,687).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,157), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,715), and Wholesale Trade ($40,098).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Idaho. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

7,168
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
4,876
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
4,558
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$7.13M
Manufacturing
$4.47M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.57M
Wholesale 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 2020, the top outbound Idaho product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $11.8B, followed by Electronics ($7.02B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($6.98B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$70.7B

2020 Value in Idaho

$123B

Projected 2050 Value in Idaho

74.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Idaho trade was $70.7B. This is expected to increase 74.6% 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
$7.02B
California
$4.21B
Utah
$3.18B

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $7.02B, followed by California with $4.21B and Utah and $3.18B.

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 Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.89%).

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

Voting results are not available for Boise City, ID. Showing the available data for Idaho.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.89%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.89%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Idaho for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Idaho

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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 Representative Elections

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 2021, universities in Boise City, ID awarded 10,313 degrees. The student population of Boise City, ID in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 17,629 male students and 24,037 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Boise City, ID are White (7,375 and 72.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,470 and 14.5%), Unknown (391 and 3.86%), and Two or More Races (314 and 3.1%).

The largest universities in Boise City, ID by number of degrees awarded are Boise State University (5,898 and 57.2%), College of Western Idaho (2,384 and 23.1%), and Northwest Nazarene University (609 and 5.91%).

The most popular majors in Boise City, ID are General Studies (847 and 8.21%), Registered Nursing (650 and 6.3%), and General Business Administration & Management (503 and 4.88%).

The median tuition costs in Boise City, ID are $33,000 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.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Boise City, ID, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 41,666 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

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

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 41,666 students enrolled in Boise City, ID, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 29,530 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
253 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
201 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
527 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Boise City, ID was General Business Administration & Management with 253 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Boise State University
5,898 degrees awarded
College of Western Idaho
2,384 degrees awarded
Northwest Nazarene University
609 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Boise State University with 5,898 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,955 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Boise City, ID, which is 0.622 times less than the 6,358 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,375 degrees mean that there were 5.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,470 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 not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,528) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,538) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.578% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.608% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (382k), Some college (363k), and Bachelors Degree (242k).

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 Boise City, ID was $306,300 in 2021, which is 1.25 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $268,500 to $306,300, a 14.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Boise City, ID is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Boise City, ID have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boise City, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Boise City, ID is $69,801. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Boise City, ID was Teton County, ID with a value of $75,837, followed by Ada County, ID and Blaine County, ID, with respective values of $75,115 and $71,749.

Housing

Property

$306,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,438

$197,748

Median Property Taxes

±$3,947

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 Boise City, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Boise City, ID compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.7%

Homeownership

2021

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.7% of the housing units in Boise City, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Boise City, ID compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Boise City, ID was Teton County, ID with a value of $75,837, followed by Ada County, ID and Blaine County, ID, with respective values of $75,115 and $71,749.

The following map shows all of the counties in Boise City, ID colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$69,801

Median Household Income

± $1,233

276k

Number of Households

± 4,993

In 2021, the median household income of the 276k households in Boise City, ID grew to $69,801 from the previous year's value of $64,717.

The following chart displays the households in Boise City, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Boise City, ID is from Idaho.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.469

2020 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2021, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.89% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.4%)
Worked At Home (11%)
Carpooled (7.93%)

In 2021, 76.4% of workers in Boise City, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11%) and those who carpooled to work (7.93%).

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

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boise City, ID have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Boise City, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.91% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boise City, ID (73k out of 737k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boise City, ID is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

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.

Health

90.5% of the population of Boise City, ID has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 2.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Idaho see 1517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1528 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1511 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 435 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,517 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Idaho

Primary care physicians in Idaho see an average of 1,517 patients per year. This represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1,528 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.47%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

12.4%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

2.11%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boise City, ID declined by 4.47% from 9.92% to 9.47%.

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