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Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Idaho has a total population of 1,893,296, with a median household income of $74,636, which is 5% lower the national average. The poverty rate is 10.6%.

Idaho Quick Facts

Population 1,893,296
Median Household Income $74,636
Median Home Value $376,000
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Median Age 37.1 years
Homeownership Rate 72.4%
Affordability Ratio 5.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.2%
High School Graduation 91.7%
Counties 44
Cities/Places 234
Population 1,893,296
Median Income $74,636 5% lower national
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment 3.7%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7% | National: 5.2%
63.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

35out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 35 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Idaho

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Boise City city235,701$81,30810.6%
2Meridian city124,865$98,6866.2%
3Nampa city106,289$72,12210.5%
4Idaho Falls city66,672$69,63012.0%
5Caldwell city63,465$66,66313.3%
6Pocatello city57,152$57,93113.9%
7Coeur d'Alene city55,558$70,8458.3%
8Twin Falls city53,219$60,76010.8%
9Post Falls city41,716$73,31313.0%
10Rexburg city39,589$50,35935.5%

Richest Cities in Idaho

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Hidden Springs CDP$159,439$683,80060.7%
2Eagle city$118,037$711,50054.4%
3Robie Creek CDP$117,946$524,40044.3%
4Riverside CDP$103,125$241,50026.6%
5Meridian city$98,686$485,00044.4%
6Kuna city$93,545$403,70031.4%
7Avimor CDP$92,458$544,20037.5%
8Star city$91,318$498,90033.8%
9Tyhee CDP$89,500$417,80032.2%
10Ketchum city$87,658$756,20054.2%

Most Affordable Cities in Idaho

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Lapwai city1.9x$114,000$60,197
2Aberdeen city2.1x$144,700$67,813
3Riverside CDP2.3x$241,500$103,125
4Grace city2.6x$180,300$69,286
5Malad City city2.8x$210,300$75,500
6Heyburn city2.9x$205,300$70,078
7American Falls city3.0x$172,800$58,376
8Plummer city3.1x$163,800$52,188
9Hagerman city3.2x$189,600$59,250
10Blackfoot city3.3x$225,900$69,091

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All Counties in Idaho (44)

44 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Ada County508,052$88,9078.5%$476,000
Canyon County242,405$72,35510.2%$350,300
Kootenai County177,736$77,0349.3%$467,400
Bonneville County127,056$76,6469.5%$327,000
Twin Falls County92,121$65,33810.7%$292,700
Bannock County88,457$64,08012.2%$267,200
Madison County53,578$58,25926.8%$365,000
Bonner County49,456$65,16810.7%$433,400
Bingham County48,993$76,84211.0%$258,000
Nez Perce County42,477$71,46613.1%$291,300
Latah County40,315$65,17915.3%$342,500
Jefferson County32,234$82,9529.2%$335,000
Elmore County29,046$58,97612.4%$278,300
Payette County26,190$65,7239.0%$310,700
Cassia County25,165$67,04210.3%$257,300
Jerome County24,788$69,33813.9%$254,000
Blaine County24,579$84,4707.4%$663,800
Minidoka County21,922$70,06014.9%$235,300
Gem County19,854$66,24510.4%$367,300
Idaho County17,120$60,97510.8%$284,600
Gooding County15,740$62,39515.3%$231,800
Franklin County14,715$65,9918.4%$304,000
Fremont County13,701$72,7679.8%$281,800
Shoshone County13,580$49,97515.1%$222,700
Boundary County12,695$62,43817.2%$344,100
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All Cities & Places in Idaho (234)

234 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Boise City city235,701$81,30810.6%$456,000
Meridian city124,865$98,6866.2%$485,000
Nampa city106,289$72,12210.5%$332,500
Idaho Falls city66,672$69,63012.0%$298,600
Caldwell city63,465$66,66313.3%$322,100
Pocatello city57,152$57,93113.9%$240,600
Coeur d'Alene city55,558$70,8458.3%$451,600
Twin Falls city53,219$60,76010.8%$279,400
Post Falls city41,716$73,31313.0%$425,100
Rexburg city39,589$50,35935.5%$384,000
Lewiston city34,471$71,04713.3%$290,900
Eagle city31,490$118,0376.0%$711,500
Kuna city25,960$93,5457.3%$403,700
Moscow city25,868$56,49721.1%$352,000
Ammon city18,496$84,1545.3%$336,500
Mountain Home city16,265$58,48612.4%$270,700
Hayden city16,021$77,5347.6%$445,700
Chubbuck city15,900$78,6468.3%$313,700
Star city13,231$91,3188.7%$498,900
Jerome city12,689$65,34315.2%$214,900
Blackfoot city12,628$69,09110.3%$225,900
Garden City city12,483$66,85910.9%$411,400
Burley city11,721$63,31514.1%$213,700
Rathdrum city10,133$86,4319.9%$381,800
Middleton city10,101$83,6817.2%$348,900
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Population Overview

Idaho has a total population of 1,893,296, making it a smaller state in the nation. The median age is 37.1 years, 4% lower the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Idaho is 37.1 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Idaho is $74,636. This is 5% lower than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $376,000. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Idaho is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.3%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Idaho?

Idaho has a total population of 1,893,296 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Idaho?

The median household income in Idaho is $74,636, which is 5% lower the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Idaho?

Idaho has 234 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 44 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Idaho?

The poverty rate in Idaho is 10.6%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Idaho?

The largest city in Idaho is Boise City city with a population of 235,701.