Moscow, ID

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

40,052

1.38% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

29.5

2.79% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

18.1%

0.3% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$51,312

4.38% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$245,200

7.45% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

20,139

0.253% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Moscow, ID had a population of 40.1k people with a median age of 29.5 and a median household income of $51,312. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Moscow, ID grew from 39,505 to 40,052, a 1.38% increase and its median household income grew from $49,158 to $51,312, a 4.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Moscow, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%), White (Hispanic) (3.43%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.2%).

None of the households in Moscow, 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% of the residents in Moscow, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Moscow, ID are University of Idaho (2,566 degrees awarded in 2021), New Saint Andrews College (35 degrees), and Mr Leon's School of Hair Design-Moscow (12 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Moscow, ID was $245,200, and the homeownership rate was 55.4%.

Most people in Moscow, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Moscow, ID was 2 cars per household.

Moscow, ID borders Lewiston, ID-WA and Pullman, WA.

United States Idaho

Population & Diversity

Moscow, ID is home to a population of 40.1k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.02% of Moscow, ID residents were born outside of the country (2.01k people).

In 2020, there were 25.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.1k people) in Moscow, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.38k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.38k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

96%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97% of Moscow, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Moscow, ID was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Moscow, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.1k ± 229
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.38k ± 306
White (Hispanic)
1.38k ± 191

4.44%

Hispanic Population

1.78k people

4.44% of the people in Moscow, ID are hispanic (1.78k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Moscow, 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
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.

Foreign-Born Population

5.02%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.01k people

6.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.41k people

As of 2020, 5.02% of Moscow, ID residents (2.01k 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 Moscow, ID was 6.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
757 ± 139
Gulf War (2001-)
593 ± 195
Gulf War (1990s)
282 ± 113

Moscow, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Moscow, ID employs 20.1k people. The largest industries in Moscow, ID are Educational Services (5,394 people), Retail Trade (2,374 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,899 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($47,635), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,558), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($46,301).

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.

Employment

Occupations

20.1k

2020 Value

± 1,075

−0.253%

1 Year decline

± 7.26%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Moscow, ID declined at a rate of −0.253%, from 20.2k employees to 20.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Moscow, ID, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,404 people), Management Occupations (2,195 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,095 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Moscow, ID.

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

20.1k

2020 Value

± 1,075

−0.253%

1 Year decline

± 7.26%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Moscow, ID declined at a rate of −0.253%, from 20.2k employees to 20.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Moscow, ID, are Educational Services (5,394 people), Retail Trade (2,374 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,899 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Moscow, ID, though some of these residents may live in Moscow, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,940

Median earning men ± $2,397

$24,774

Median earning women ± $3,699

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,984), Public Administration ($46,250), and Manufacturing ($43,184).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($48,143), Construction ($46,806), and Manufacturing ($42,976).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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

362
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
215
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
170
Retail Trade

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

$124k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$56.3k
Manufacturing
$51.5k
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 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

Showing data for Idaho.

$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 Moscow, 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

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 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 Moscow, ID awarded 2,613 degrees. The student population of Moscow, ID in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,114 male students and 11,996 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Moscow, ID are White (1,976 and 81.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (226 and 9.27%), Two or More Races (92 and 3.78%), and Unknown (58 and 2.38%).

The largest universities in Moscow, ID by number of degrees awarded are University of Idaho (2,566 and 98.2%), New Saint Andrews College (35 and 1.34%), and Mr Leon's School of Hair Design-Moscow (12 and 0.459%).

The most popular majors in Moscow, ID are Law (138 and 5.28%), General Psychology (119 and 4.55%), and Mechanical Engineering (92 and 3.52%).

The median tuition costs in Moscow, ID are $13,950 for private four year colleges, and $6,182 and $25,418 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 Moscow, ID, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 23,110 (48.1% men and 51.9% 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 23,110 students enrolled in Moscow, ID, 48.1% men and 51.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,028 records, of which 52.3% were women and 47.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
110 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
72 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
70 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Moscow, ID was General Psychology with 110 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Idaho
2,566 degrees awarded
New Saint Andrews College
35 degrees awarded
Mr Leon's School of Hair Design-Moscow
12 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Idaho with 2,566 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,321 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Moscow, ID, which is 1.02 times more than the 1,292 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 1,976 degrees mean that there were 8.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 226 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 ($13,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,158) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) 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

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.529% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.55% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (372k), Some college (360k), and Bachelors Degree (233k).

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 Moscow, ID was $245,200 in 2020, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $228,200 to $245,200, a 7.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Moscow, ID is 55.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Moscow, ID have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Moscow, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Moscow, ID is $51,312. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Moscow, 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.

Housing

Property

$245,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,972

$8,720

Median Property Taxes

±$576

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

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

Rent vs Own

55.4%

Homeownership

2020

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 55.4% of the housing units in Moscow, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.3%.

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

Equity

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 Moscow, 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 Moscow, 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.

$51,312

Median Household Income

± $2,506

15.7k

Number of Households

± 866

In 2020, the median household income of the 15.7k households in Moscow, ID grew to $51,312 from the previous year's value of $49,158.

The following chart displays the households in Moscow, 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 Moscow, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (66%)
Walked (12.3%)
Carpooled (10.3%)

In 2020, 66% of workers in Moscow, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (10.3%).

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

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Moscow, ID have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Moscow, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Moscow, ID (6.68k out of 36.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Moscow, ID 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.

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

92.9% of the population of Moscow, ID has health coverage, with 53.9% on employee plans, 6.63% on Medicaid, 9.89% on Medicare, 21.2% on non-group plans, and 1.3% 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 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

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

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 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 34.7% between 18 and 34 years, 29.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.06%

Uninsured

53.9%

Employer Coverage

6.63%

Medicaid

9.89%

Medicare

21.2%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Moscow, ID grew by 7.8% from 6.55% to 7.06%.

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