Pocatello, ID

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2022 Population

56,582

1.28% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

32.9

0.303% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

14.4%

0.363% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$56,115

9.4% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$206,200

24.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

25,916

1.77% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Pocatello, ID had a population of 56.6k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $56,115. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Pocatello, ID grew from 55,865 to 56,582, a 1.28% increase and its median household income grew from $51,293 to $56,115, a 9.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pocatello, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.34%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%), Other (Hispanic) (2.22%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.17%).

None of the households in Pocatello, 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.

98% of the residents in Pocatello, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pocatello, ID are Idaho State University (2,795 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Pocatello, ID was $206,200, and the homeownership rate was 63.6%.

Most people in Pocatello, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Pocatello, ID was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Pocatello, ID is home to a population of 56.6k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.86% of Pocatello, ID residents were born outside of the country (2.18k people).

In 2022, there were 18.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.3k people) in Pocatello, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.46k White (Hispanic) and 2.18k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98% of Pocatello, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Pocatello, ID was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pocatello, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
46.3k ± 681
White (Hispanic)
2.46k ± 380
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.18k ± 397

9.58%

Hispanic Population

5.42k people

9.58% of the people in Pocatello, ID are hispanic (5.42k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,631 ± 5,603 people
Canada
5,916 ± 1,885 people
Philippines
2,755 ± 1,288 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 53,631 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 5,916 and Philippines with 2,755.

Foreign-Born Population

3.86%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.18k people

3.43%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.92k people

As of 2022, 3.86% of Pocatello, ID residents (2.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pocatello, ID was 3.43%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,072 ± 240
Gulf War (2001-)
683 ± 192
Gulf War (1990s)
383 ± 147

Pocatello, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pocatello, ID employs 25.9k people. The largest industries in Pocatello, ID are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,912 people), Educational Services (3,698 people), and Retail Trade (3,335 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($99,583), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,661), and Utilities ($65,250).

Males in Idaho have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,089. The income inequality in Idaho (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.9k

2022 Value

± 1,155

1.77%

1 Year growth

± 6.25%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pocatello, ID grew at a rate of 1.77%, from 25.5k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pocatello, ID, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,002 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,588 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,299 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pocatello, 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.

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

25.9k

2022 Value

± 1,155

1.77%

1 Year growth

± 6.25%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pocatello, ID grew at a rate of 1.77%, from 25.5k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pocatello, ID, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,912 people), Educational Services (3,698 people), and Retail Trade (3,335 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pocatello, ID, though some of these residents may live in Pocatello, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,989

Median earning men ± $2,311

$27,854

Median earning women ± $2,214

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,327), Public Administration ($64,003), and Manufacturing ($59,858).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($46,955), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,824), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,063).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

3.01%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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

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 Pocatello, 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 2022, universities in Pocatello, ID awarded 2,795 degrees. The student population of Pocatello, ID in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,921 male students and 7,380 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pocatello, ID are White (2,104 and 77.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (317 and 11.7%), Two or More Races (93 and 3.43%), and Unknown (71 and 2.62%).

The largest universities in Pocatello, ID by number of degrees awarded are Idaho State University (2,795 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pocatello, ID are General Studies (242 and 8.66%), Registered Nursing (150 and 5.37%), and General Business Administration & Management (113 and 4.04%).

The median tuition cost in Pocatello, ID for a public four year colleges is $5,928 for in-state students and $23,906 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 12,301 students enrolled in Pocatello, ID, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,858 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
117 degrees awarded
General Health Services
75 degrees awarded
General Psychology
69 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pocatello, ID was Registered Nursing with 117 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Idaho State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,795 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Idaho State University with 2,795 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1,134 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pocatello, ID, which is 0.683 times less than the 1,661 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,104 degrees mean that there were 6.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 317 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

Public, 4-year or above ($5,928) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,030) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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 2022, 0.722% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.698% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (392k), Some college (372k), and Bachelors Degree (254k).

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 Pocatello, ID was $206,200 in 2022, which is 0.731 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $165,900 to $206,200, a 24.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Pocatello, ID is 63.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Pocatello, ID have an average commute time of 16.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pocatello, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pocatello, ID is $56,115. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Pocatello, ID was Census Tract 17 with a value of $92,887, followed by Census Tract 11.02 and Census Tract 9818, with respective values of $75,330 and $65,625.

Housing

Property

$206,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,002

$13,772

Median Property Taxes

±$802

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

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

Rent vs Own

63.6%

Homeownership

2022

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 63.6% of the housing units in Pocatello, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 17
Census Tract 11.02
Census Tract 9818

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pocatello, ID was Census Tract 17 with a value of $92,887, followed by Census Tract 11.02 and Census Tract 9818, with respective values of $75,330 and $65,625.

The following map shows all of the places in Pocatello, 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.

$56,115

Median Household Income

± $3,762

21.7k

Number of Households

± 1,027

In 2022, the median household income of the 21.7k households in Pocatello, ID grew to $56,115 from the previous year's value of $51,293.

The following chart displays the households in Pocatello, 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 Pocatello, ID is from Idaho.

0.473

2022 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2022, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.111% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2022

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Worked At Home (8.5%)
Carpooled (7.79%)

In 2022, 78.3% of workers in Pocatello, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.79%).

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

16.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pocatello, ID have a shorter commute time (16.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% of the workforce in Pocatello, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pocatello, ID (7.72k out of 53.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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 Pocatello, 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

91.9% of the population of Pocatello, ID has health coverage, with 46.7% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 9.3% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bannock County, ID see 1480 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.52% increase from the previous year (1416 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 970 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 222 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,480 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bannock County, ID

Primary care physicians in Bannock County, ID see an average of 1,480 patients per year. This represents a 4.52% increase from the previous year (1,416 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% 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

8.05%

Uninsured

46.7%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

9.3%

Medicare

15.9%

Non-Group

1.02%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pocatello, ID declined by 7.12% from 8.67% to 8.05%.

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

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