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Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Idaho had a total population of 1,934,262, with a median household income of $77,800, which is 4% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 10.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Idaho Quick Facts

Population 1,934,262
Median Household Income $77,800
Median Home Value $418,600
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Median Age 37.3 years
Homeownership Rate 72.1%
Affordability Ratio 5.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.8%
High School Graduation 91.8%
Counties 44
Cities/Places 232
Population 1,934,262
Median Income $77,800 4% lower than national
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment 3.7%

How Idaho Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,893,2961,934,262+2.2%
Median household income$74,636$77,800+4.2%
Median home value$376,000$418,600+11.3%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.5%
$25K-$50K 17.6%
$50K-$100K 32.7%
$100K+ 37.2%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.6%
$10K-$15K
2.7%
$15K-$20K
2.8%
$20K-$25K
3.4%
$25K-$30K
3.2%
$30K-$35K
3.4%
$35K-$40K
3.6%
$40K-$45K
3.8%
$45K-$50K
3.7%
$50K-$60K
7.3%
$60K-$75K
10.7%
$75K-$100K
14.7%
$100K-$125K
11.4%
$125K-$150K
7.9%
$150K-$200K
8.6%
$200K+
9.2%

Employment

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

Housing Overview

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,238/mo 19.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

36out of 100
Low Diversity

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

State average: 36 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Idaho

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Boise City237,242$83,90410.6%
2Meridian130,138$100,7956.0%
3Nampa110,319$74,27911.5%
4Idaho Falls67,725$73,11011.5%
5Caldwell66,516$73,05811.9%
6Pocatello57,635$60,41814.8%
7Coeur d'Alene56,447$72,3389.2%
8Twin Falls54,164$61,20511.4%
9Post Falls43,391$82,18311.1%
10Rexburg40,543$50,61732.5%

Richest Cities in Idaho

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Hidden Springs$163,203$773,50062.8%
2Sun Valley$125,987$962,50069.8%
3Eagle$122,894$772,90057.6%
4Robie Creek$106,250$585,40044.0%
5Meridian$100,795$531,60044.1%
6Star$97,936$564,30034.9%
7Kimberly$97,799$339,40018.8%
8Kuna$96,219$423,90028.6%
9Driggs$95,392$525,10046.1%
10Tyhee$93,125$461,00033.7%

Most Affordable Cities in Idaho

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

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Lapwai2.0x$113,700$57,439
2Aberdeen2.1x$174,500$82,619
3Ririe2.4x$160,700$67,123
4Grace2.6x$189,500$72,885
5Cottonwood3.0x$234,700$79,271
6American Falls3.2x$185,600$57,783
7Malad City3.2x$249,400$77,237
8Hagerman3.3x$194,700$59,808
9Shoshone3.3x$229,800$69,392
10Jerome3.4x$225,400$66,894

Explore Idaho Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Idaho (44)

44 results
Ada County518,935$91,5028.3%$512,300
Canyon County250,790$76,48810.5%$390,000
Kootenai County181,996$81,8619.0%$518,700
Bonneville County129,523$79,0689.8%$368,800
Twin Falls County93,734$67,40911.5%$337,900
Bannock County89,454$66,49912.3%$300,700
Madison County54,618$60,16024.5%$414,800
Bonner County51,049$66,97911.1%$487,900
Bingham County49,664$77,87811.7%$293,300
Nez Perce County42,697$72,59912.3%$334,700
Latah County41,049$65,42417.6%$368,600
Jefferson County33,154$86,6799.7%$408,400
Elmore County29,321$65,35910.5%$316,500
Payette County26,771$67,67310.2%$341,800
Cassia County25,483$70,83012.4%$284,600
Jerome County25,173$71,72412.6%$271,800
Blaine County24,951$92,5666.6%$735,300
Minidoka County22,208$70,37714.5%$262,600
Gem County20,614$64,60512.0%$428,700
Idaho County17,432$66,32511.1%$310,200
Gooding County15,931$63,55913.0%$250,900
Franklin County15,056$71,9507.9%$372,600
Fremont County13,943$72,68310.1%$314,200
Shoshone County13,785$55,52713.1%$267,400
Boundary County13,172$67,23713.7%$410,500
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All Cities & Places in Idaho (232)

232 results
Boise City237,242$83,90410.6%$484,800
Meridian130,138$100,7956.0%$531,600
Nampa110,319$74,27911.5%$370,800
Idaho Falls67,725$73,11011.5%$335,500
Caldwell66,516$73,05811.9%$367,300
Pocatello57,635$60,41814.8%$271,000
Coeur d'Alene56,447$72,3389.2%$483,500
Twin Falls54,164$61,20511.4%$321,300
Post Falls43,391$82,18311.1%$477,400
Rexburg40,543$50,61732.5%$395,100
Lewiston34,651$72,19712.5%$333,700
Eagle32,855$122,8946.1%$772,900
Kuna27,158$96,2196.8%$423,900
Moscow26,286$57,02225.1%$376,400
Ammon19,064$86,1215.4%$381,800
Mountain Home16,493$63,12511.4%$309,400
Hayden16,338$82,9587.8%$494,500
Chubbuck16,126$82,9776.0%$341,700
Star14,745$97,9365.8%$564,300
Jerome12,930$66,89411.2%$225,400
Blackfoot12,782$64,03210.6%$262,500
Garden City12,654$70,12412.0%$449,500
Burley11,958$67,46815.3%$231,300
Rathdrum10,874$86,56312.4%$444,100
Middleton10,649$89,0137.9%$403,100
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Population Overview

Idaho has a total population of 1,934,262, making it a smaller state in the nation. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Idaho is 37.3 years. This is 4% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Idaho is $77,800. This is 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 15% lower than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 29% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $418,600. Housing costs are 26% higher than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Idaho is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the national average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the national average of 5.9%.

Education

31.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Idaho come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Idaho?

Idaho has a total population of 1,934,262 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Idaho?

The median household income in Idaho is $77,800, which is 4% lower than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Idaho?

Idaho has 232 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 with a population of 237,242.