Boise City, ID

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

730,483

2.78% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

36.6

0.826% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

10.5%

11.7% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$64,717

6.85% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$268,500

11.9% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

359,376

5.45% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Boise City, ID had a population of 730k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $64,717. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Boise City, ID grew from 710,743 to 730,483, a 2.78% increase and its median household income grew from $60,568 to $64,717, a 6.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boise City, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.7%), White (Hispanic) (6.85%), Other (Hispanic) (4.75%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.89%).

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.

96.7% of the residents in Boise City, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Boise City, ID are Boise State University (5,953 degrees awarded in 2020), College of Western Idaho (2,549 degrees), and Northwest Nazarene University (584 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Boise City, ID was $268,500, and the homeownership rate was 71%. 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

Diversity

Boise City, ID is home to a population of 730k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.39% of Boise City, ID residents were born outside of the country (46.7k people).

In 2020, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (582k people) in Boise City, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50k White (Hispanic) and 34.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boise City, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
582k ± 1k
White (Hispanic)
50k ± 2.63k
Other (Hispanic)
34.7k ± 2.41k

13.9%

Hispanic Population

101k people

13.9% of the people in Boise City, ID are hispanic (101k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.39%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

46.7k people

6.46%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

45.9k people

As of 2020, 6.39% of Boise City, ID residents (46.7k 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 Boise City, ID was 6.46%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Boise City, 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

In 2020, the median age of all people in Boise City, ID was 36.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Boise City, ID are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Boise City, ID residents was 36.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA 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

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

96.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.7% of Boise City, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Boise City, ID was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
15,728 ± 992
Gulf War (2001-)
10,520 ± 984
Gulf War (1990s)
7,539 ± 761

Boise City, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 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

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

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 Boise City, ID is $64,717. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Boise City, ID was Teton County, ID with a value of $73,274, followed by Ada County, ID and Jefferson County, ID, with respective values of $69,952 and $65,577.

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 Boise City, ID employs 359k people. The largest industries in Boise City, ID are Health Care & Social Assistance (50,128 people), Retail Trade (41,627 people), and Manufacturing (33,596 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,044), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,808), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($52,524).

Wages

Median Household Income

$64,717

2020 value

± $1,092

6.85%

1 Year Growth

± 2.2%

Households in Boise City, ID have a median annual income of $64,717, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $60,568 in 2019, which represents a 6.85% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA 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 MSA 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 Boise City, 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)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Boise City, ID was Teton County, ID with a value of $73,274, followed by Ada County, ID and Jefferson County, ID, with respective values of $69,952 and $65,577.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boise City, ID (75.4k out of 719k 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
59,451 ± 2,183
Hispanic
17,582 ± 1,321
Other
7,211 ± 888

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

359k

2020 Value

± 5,982

5.45%

1 Year growth

± 2.13%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Boise City, ID grew at a rate of 5.45%, from 341k employees to 359k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boise City, ID, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (43,681 people), Management Occupations (38,116 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (37,167 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boise City, ID.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Boise City, ID, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (43,681 people), Management Occupations (38,116 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (37,167 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Boise City, ID has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.14 times higher than expected), Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.42 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.18 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Boise City, ID, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($79,466), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($70,425), and Legal Occupations ($68,683).

Industries

Employment by Industries

359k

2020 Value

± 5,982

5.45%

1 Year growth

± 2.13%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Boise City, ID grew at a rate of 5.45%, from 341k employees to 359k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boise City, ID, are Health Care & Social Assistance (50,128 people), Retail Trade (41,627 people), and Manufacturing (33,596 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Boise City, ID, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (50,128 people), Retail Trade (41,627 people), and Manufacturing (33,596 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Boise City, ID has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.87 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.36 times), and Construction (1.24 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Boise City, ID, by median earnings, are Utilities ($76,044), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,808), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($52,524).

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 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 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

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.

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 Idaho

63.8% 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 Boise City, ID awarded 10,308 degrees. The student population of Boise City, ID is skewed towards women, with 16,077 male students and 23,558 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Boise City, ID are White (7,468 and 73.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,345 and 13.3%), Unknown (404 and 3.99%), and Two or More Races (350 and 3.46%).

The largest universities in Boise City, ID by number of degrees awarded are Boise State University (5,953 and 57.8%), College of Western Idaho (2,549 and 24.7%), and Northwest Nazarene University (584 and 5.67%).

The most popular majors in Boise City, ID are General Studies (955 and 9.26%), Registered Nursing (582 and 5.65%), and General Business Administration & Management (401 and 3.89%).

The median tuition costs in Boise City, ID are $24,350 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

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

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Boise City, ID was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 230 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Boise State University
5,953 degrees awarded
College of Western Idaho
2,549 degrees awarded
Northwest Nazarene University
584 degrees awarded

$5,532

Median In-State Public

$24,350

Median Private

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

Student Sex for Common Institutions

3,945

Degrees Awarded to Men

6,363

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 3,945 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Boise City, ID, which is 0.62 times less than the 6,363 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Boise City, ID by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
7,468 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,345 degrees awarded
Unknown
404 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Boise City, ID was White students. These 7,468 degrees mean that there were 5.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,345 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Boise City, ID was $268,500 in 2020, which is 1.17 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $239,900 to $268,500, a 11.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Boise City, ID is 71%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. 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.

Housing

Property Value

$268,500

2020 Median

± $2,891

$239,900

2019 Median

± $2,592

In 2020, the median property value in Boise City, ID grew to to $268,500 from the previous year's value of $239,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Boise City, 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 Boise City, 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.

$64,717

Median Household Income

± $1,092

270k

Number of Households

± 4,964

In 2020, the median household income of the 270k households in Boise City, ID grew to $64,717 from the previous year's value of $60,568.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Boise City, ID 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.

Rent vs Own

71%

2020 Homeownership

69.7%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 71% of the housing units in Boise City, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.7%.

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

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 (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Worked At Home (8.91%)
Carpooled (8.32%)

In 2020, 78.1% of workers in Boise City, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.91%) and those who carpooled to work (8.32%).

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 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, followed by false.

Health

90.1% of the population of Boise City, ID has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 15.6% 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 Idaho see 1528 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.725% increase from the previous year (1517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1506 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 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

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

1,528 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Idaho

Primary care physicians in Idaho see an average of 1,528 patients per year. This represents a 0.725% increase from the previous year (1,517 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.

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

9.92%

Uninsured

50.3%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

2.02%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boise City, ID declined by 4.56% from 10.4% to 9.92%.

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.