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Idaho Overview

Jul 3, 1890
INCORPORATED
83,568
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
82,643
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
926
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
5,000
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
12,662
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
710
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
22.4
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
83646
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Boise City
LARGEST CITY
Ada County
LARGEST COUNTY
1,854,109
TOTAL POPULATION
933,728
MALE POPULATION
920,381
FEMALE POPULATION
101.45
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.57
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,919
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,640
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,214
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,506
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
912,969
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Idaho Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Idaho

The largest zip codes in Idaho by population are 83646 (72,804), 83301 (61,291), 83709 (58,321), 83686 (56,267), and 83642 (54,645).
72,804 (3.93%)
61,291 (3.31%)
58,321 (3.15%)
56,267 (3.03%)
54,645 (2.95%)
50,378 (2.72%)
49,410 (2.66%)
47,381 (2.56%)
40,520 (2.19%)
39,636 (2.14%)
39,170 (2.11%)
38,934 (2.10%)
37,136 (2.00%)
37,095 (2.00%)
36,863 (1.99%)
36,806 (1.99%)
34,650 (1.87%)
34,178 (1.84%)
33,860 (1.83%)
29,722 (1.60%)
28,822 (1.55%)
28,037 (1.51%)
27,849 (1.50%)
26,611 (1.44%)
26,202 (1.41%)
25,947 (1.40%)
24,445 (1.32%)
24,223 (1.31%)
23,229 (1.25%)
23,113 (1.25%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Idaho

The largest cities in Idaho by population are Boise City (234,192), Meridian (119,872), Nampa (102,598), Idaho Falls (65,685), and Caldwell (61,212).
234,192 (12.63%)
119,872 (6.47%)
102,598 (5.53%)
65,685 (3.54%)
61,212 (3.30%)
56,582 (3.05%)
54,599 (2.94%)
52,315 (2.82%)
40,002 (2.16%)
38,803 (2.09%)
34,270 (1.85%)
30,635 (1.65%)
25,616 (1.38%)
14.Kuna
24,845 (1.34%)
17,921 (0.97%)
16,026 (0.86%)
15,703 (0.85%)
15,638 (0.84%)
12,482 (0.67%)
12,349 (0.67%)
12,301 (0.66%)
22.Star
11,971 (0.65%)
11,506 (0.62%)
9,614 (0.52%)
9,556 (0.52%)
9,238 (0.50%)
8,899 (0.48%)
8,182 (0.44%)
7,694 (0.41%)
6,169 (0.33%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Idaho

The largest counties in Idaho by population are Ada County (497,494), Canyon County (235,006), Kootenai County (173,396), Bonneville County (124,490), and Twin Falls County (90,592).
497,494 (26.83%)
235,006 (12.67%)
173,396 (9.35%)
124,490 (6.71%)
90,592 (4.89%)
87,434 (4.72%)
52,487 (2.83%)
48,253 (2.60%)
47,976 (2.59%)
42,200 (2.28%)
39,872 (2.15%)
31,383 (1.69%)
28,752 (1.55%)
25,571 (1.38%)
24,859 (1.34%)
24,474 (1.32%)
24,248 (1.31%)
21,626 (1.17%)
19,250 (1.04%)
16,787 (0.91%)
15,520 (0.84%)
14,376 (0.78%)
13,519 (0.73%)
13,399 (0.72%)
12,335 (0.67%)
12,043 (0.65%)
11,830 (0.64%)
11,813 (0.64%)
10,612 (0.57%)
9,731 (0.52%)
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Race in Idaho

The most populous races in Idaho are White / Caucasian (1,574,859 | 84.9%), Hispanic or Latino (242,236 | 13.1%), and Two or more Races (132,577 | 7.1%).
Race in Idaho
Race# Population% Population
Asian24,9871.3%
Black / African American12,7810.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific2,7210.2%
Hispanic or Latino242,23613.1%
Native / Alaskan22,2971.2%
White / Caucasian1,574,85984.9%
Two or more Races132,5777.1%
Some other Race83,8874.5%
Total1,854,109100.0%

Ancestry in Idaho

The most populous ancestries reported in Idaho are English (337,980 | 18.2%), German (301,140 | 16.2%), Mexican (198,376 | 10.7%), Irish (171,482 | 9.2%), and American (105,336 | 5.7%), together accounting for 60.1% of all Idaho residents.
Ancestry in Idaho
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan4960.0%
African1,5530.1%
Alaska Native850.0%
Alaskan Athabascan120.0%
Albanian1260.0%
Aleut860.0%
American105,3365.7%
Apache1,1750.1%
Arab5,0840.3%
Arapaho270.0%
Argentinean6900.0%
Armenian9280.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac440.0%
Australian7050.0%
Austrian2,9600.2%
Bahamian40.0%
Bangladeshi2330.0%
Barbadian90.0%
Basque8,4400.5%
Belgian1,3190.1%
Belizean280.0%
Bhutanese9,9260.5%
Blackfeet1,3940.1%
Bolivian750.0%
Brazilian9530.1%
British15,8770.9%
Bulgarian6950.0%
Burmese4,6650.3%
Cajun950.0%
Cambodian520.0%
Canadian4,7910.3%
Cape Verdean430.0%
Carpatho Rusyn600.0%
Celtic3950.0%
Central American7,9150.4%
Central American Indian9740.1%
Cherokee7,1160.4%
Cheyenne1370.0%
Chickasaw2370.0%
Chilean6530.0%
Chinese1040.0%
Chippewa1,1850.1%
Choctaw1,4420.1%
Colombian1,9970.1%
Colville3440.0%
Comanche1970.0%
Costa Rican3900.0%
Cree6870.0%
Creek3200.0%
Croatian1,9210.1%
Crow1700.0%
Cuban1,1850.1%
Czech5,8830.3%
Czechoslovakian1,6290.1%
Danish31,0461.7%
Delaware1400.0%
Dominican7070.0%
Dutch30,7811.7%
Dutch West Indian320.0%
Eastern European2,7430.2%
Ecuadorian7660.0%
Egyptian2860.0%
English337,98018.2%
Estonian110.0%
Ethiopian2980.0%
European59,4983.2%
Fijian2440.0%
Filipino2200.0%
Finnish5,5050.3%
French40,4262.2%
French American Indian1970.0%
French Canadian8,4050.4%
German301,14016.2%
German Russian2240.0%
Ghanaian1500.0%
Greek4,8950.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro6460.0%
Guatemalan2,9510.2%
Haitian4600.0%
Hmong3140.0%
Honduran8580.1%
Hopi1760.0%
Houma70.0%
Hungarian4,5750.3%
Icelander5570.0%
Indian (Asian)7,7950.4%
Indonesian3930.0%
Inupiat5580.0%
Iranian9550.1%
Iraqi1,0230.1%
Irish171,4829.2%
Iroquois2960.0%
Israeli2820.0%
Italian57,9383.1%
Jamaican2660.0%
Japanese1530.0%
Jordanian760.0%
Kenyan80.0%
Kiowa110.0%
Korean10,6120.6%
Laotian5850.0%
Latvian2590.0%
Lebanese1,4290.1%
Lithuanian1,6030.1%
Lumbee400.0%
Luxembourger2880.0%
Macedonian1380.0%
Malaysian1,6340.1%
Maltese840.0%
Marshallese30.0%
Menominee70.0%
Mexican198,37610.7%
Mexican American Indian3,1300.2%
Mongolian1020.0%
Moroccan970.0%
Native Hawaiian3,4310.2%
Navajo1,9270.1%
New Zealander2470.0%
Nicaraguan5890.0%
Nigerian5970.0%
Northern European6,3500.3%
Norwegian51,4182.8%
Okinawan920.0%
Osage3290.0%
Ottawa550.0%
Paiute2130.0%
Pakistani1,7750.1%
Palestinian170.0%
Panamanian2800.0%
Paraguayan1450.0%
Pennsylvania German2900.0%
Peruvian2,3980.1%
Pima250.0%
Polish21,7091.2%
Portuguese7,1680.4%
Potawatomi3060.0%
Pueblo4000.0%
Puerto Rican6,5360.4%
Puget Sound Salish2280.0%
Romanian2,4140.1%
Russian9,4640.5%
Salvadoran2,7630.2%
Samoan1,0790.1%
Scandinavian16,7970.9%
Scotch-Irish16,3780.9%
Scottish57,7523.1%
Seminole1530.0%
Senegalese210.0%
Serbian4980.0%
Shoshone1,1300.1%
Sierra Leonean720.0%
Sioux2,0300.1%
Slavic4630.0%
Slovak1,1670.1%
Slovene4880.0%
Somali3760.0%
South African2220.0%
South American8,1210.4%
South American Indian4550.0%
Spaniard6,1870.3%
Spanish4,6820.3%
Spanish American1970.0%
Spanish American Indian2580.0%
Sri Lankan2,5730.1%
Subsaharan African4,2470.2%
Sudanese5220.0%
Swedish46,5162.5%
Swiss11,9040.6%
Syrian5230.0%
Taiwanese720.0%
Thai3,7600.2%
Tlingit-Haida2930.0%
Tohono O'Odham110.0%
Tongan6460.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1630.0%
Tsimshian600.0%
Turkish2510.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander10.0%
Ugandan100.0%
Ukrainian4,2130.2%
Uruguayan290.0%
Ute390.0%
Venezuelan1,3260.1%
Welsh24,5281.3%
West Indian1540.0%
Yakama2470.0%
Yaqui4330.0%
Yugoslavian1,8120.1%
Yuman140.0%
Yup'ik70.0%
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Immigrants in Idaho

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Idaho came from Latin America (63,177 | 3.4%), Central America (57,127 | 3.1%), Mexico (53,107 | 2.9%), Asia (20,159 | 1.1%), and Europe (13,558 | 0.7%), together accounting for 11.2% of all Idaho residents.
Immigrants in Idaho
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan4650.0%
Africa3,2250.2%
Albania130.0%
Argentina3840.0%
Armenia100.0%
Asia20,1591.1%
Australia4340.0%
Austria2930.0%
Azores1390.0%
Bangladesh760.0%
Belarus500.0%
Belgium960.0%
Bolivia290.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina6750.0%
Brazil8160.0%
Bulgaria2730.0%
Cabo Verde120.0%
Cambodia770.0%
Cameroon40.0%
Canada5,5030.3%
Caribbean7170.0%
Central America57,1273.1%
Chile3220.0%
China2,9640.2%
Colombia1,2890.1%
Congo2260.0%
Costa Rica3400.0%
Croatia1950.0%
Cuba2530.0%
Czechoslovakia1660.0%
Denmark490.0%
Dominican Republic770.0%
Eastern Africa1,1350.1%
Eastern Asia5,6630.3%
Eastern Europe5,1760.3%
Ecuador3630.0%
Egypt2350.0%
El Salvador8610.1%
England1,5950.1%
Eritrea650.0%
Ethiopia2950.0%
Europe13,5580.7%
Fiji90.0%
France3970.0%
Germany2,5350.1%
Ghana970.0%
Greece1420.0%
Guatemala2,0230.1%
Guyana320.0%
Haiti2830.0%
Honduras5470.0%
Hong Kong3130.0%
Hungary2260.0%
India2,1430.1%
Indonesia3070.0%
Iran6220.0%
Iraq1,6260.1%
Ireland960.0%
Israel1260.0%
Italy3780.0%
Jamaica640.0%
Japan8670.1%
Jordan370.0%
Kazakhstan830.0%
Kenya800.0%
Korea1,8020.1%
Kuwait1660.0%
Laos9560.1%
Latin America63,1773.4%
Latvia380.0%
Lebanon1840.0%
Liberia50.0%
Lithuania240.0%
Malaysia2110.0%
Mexico53,1072.9%
Micronesia30.0%
Middle Africa8070.0%
Moldova1190.0%
Morocco140.0%
Nepal1,0910.1%
Netherlands3750.0%
Nicaragua950.0%
Nigeria2460.0%
North Macedonia1210.0%
Northern Africa4540.0%
Northern Europe3,0070.2%
Norway1650.0%
Oceania7530.0%
Pakistan1730.0%
Panama1420.0%
Peru1,3980.1%
Philippines2,2300.1%
Poland2160.0%
Portugal3460.0%
Romania5200.0%
Russia1,0120.1%
Saudi Arabia3180.0%
Scotland1580.0%
Serbia770.0%
Sierra Leone500.0%
Singapore3310.0%
Somalia2010.0%
South Africa3140.0%
South America5,3330.3%
South Central Asia5,2500.3%
South Eastern Asia6,2990.3%
Southern Europe1,3510.1%
Spain4740.0%
Sri Lanka720.0%
Sudan1340.0%
Sweden630.0%
Switzerland1560.0%
Syria2940.0%
Taiwan4320.0%
Thailand6790.0%
Trinidad and Tobago170.0%
Turkey360.0%
Ukraine1,2740.1%
Uruguay250.0%
Uzbekistan1180.0%
Venezuela3890.0%
Vietnam1,2570.1%
West Indies230.0%
Western Africa4100.0%
Western Asia2,9470.2%
Western Europe3,8520.2%
Yemen310.0%
Zaire5770.0%
Zimbabwe500.0%
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Sex and Age in Idaho

Sex and Age in Idaho

The most populous age groups in Idaho are 15 to 19 Years (70,777 | 7.6%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (71,610 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Idaho
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years57,644 (6.2%)54,932 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years64,120 (6.9%)61,280 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years69,665 (7.5%)65,932 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years70,777 (7.6%)71,610 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years65,642 (7.0%)60,211 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years62,403 (6.7%)58,171 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years60,499 (6.5%)58,923 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years61,043 (6.5%)58,419 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years61,032 (6.5%)58,186 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years54,376 (5.8%)51,238 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years52,988 (5.7%)50,565 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years54,666 (5.9%)55,078 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years55,447 (5.9%)56,719 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years49,520 (5.3%)52,315 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years40,838 (4.4%)41,646 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years25,915 (2.8%)29,428 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years15,535 (1.7%)17,085 (1.9%)
85 Years and over11,618 (1.2%)18,643 (2.0%)
Total933,728 (100.0%)920,381 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Idaho

Median Family Size in Idaho

The median family size in Idaho is 3.20 persons per family, with married-couple families (372,111 | 80.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.23 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (31,562 | 6.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.92 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Idaho
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple372,111 (80.5%)3.23
Single Male/Father31,562 (6.8%)2.92
Single Female/Mother58,420 (12.6%)3.14
Total Families462,093 (100.0%)3.20

Median Household Size in Idaho

The median household size in Idaho is 2.67 persons per household, with single female/mother households (58,420 | 8.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.43 persons per household. non-family households (213,230 | 31.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Idaho
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple372,111 (55.1%)3.26
Single Male/Father31,562 (4.7%)3.35
Single Female/Mother58,420 (8.6%)3.43
Non-family213,230 (31.6%)1.33
Total Households675,323 (100.0%)2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Idaho

Out of a total of 675,323 households in Idaho, 462,093 (68.4%) are family households, while 213,230 (31.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 210,940, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 167,052.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Idaho
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-167,052 (24.7%)
2-Person Households210,940 (31.2%)36,707 (5.4%)
3-Person Households91,396 (13.5%)5,654 (0.8%)
4-Person Households78,880 (11.7%)2,074 (0.3%)
5-Person Households45,591 (6.8%)1,099 (0.2%)
6-Person Households21,651 (3.2%)491 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households13,635 (2.0%)153 (0.0%)
Total462,093 (68.4%)213,230 (31.6%)

Female Fertility in Idaho

Fertility by Age in Idaho

Average fertility rate in Idaho is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 102.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Idaho
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years407 (1.7%)6.0
20 to 34 years18,149 (75.3%)102.0
35 to 50 years5,537 (23.0%)31.0
Total24,093 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Idaho

80.8% of women with births (24,093) in Idaho are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 84.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 14.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Idaho
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years63 (15.5%)344 (84.5%)
20 to 34 years14,646 (80.7%)3,503 (19.3%)
35 to 50 years4,745 (85.7%)792 (14.3%)
Total19,467 (80.8%)4,626 (19.2%)

Fertility by Education in Idaho

Average fertility rate in Idaho is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 79.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Idaho
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School2,038 (8.5%)30.0
High School Diploma5,850 (24.3%)61.0
College or Associate's Degree7,959 (33.0%)53.0
Bachelor's Degree6,553 (27.2%)79.0
Graduate Degree1,693 (7.0%)58.0
Total24,093 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Idaho

19.2% of women with births in Idaho are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 94.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 38.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Idaho
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1,262 (61.9%)776 (38.1%)
High School Diploma3,937 (67.3%)1,913 (32.7%)
College or Associate's Degree6,503 (81.7%)1,456 (18.3%)
Bachelor's Degree6,206 (94.7%)347 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree1,554 (91.8%)139 (8.2%)
Total19,467 (80.8%)4,626 (19.2%)

Income in Idaho

Income Overview in Idaho

Per Capita Income in Idaho is $34,919, while median incomes of families and households are $83,640 and $70,214 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,854,109$34,919
Median Family Income462,093$83,640
Mean Family Income462,093$107,118
Median Household Income675,323$70,214
Mean Household Income675,323$92,780
Income Deficit462,093$10,506
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,854,10936.34%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,854,10963.66¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,854,1090.44

Earnings by Sex in Idaho

Average Earnings in Idaho are $35,532, $43,706 for men and $27,822 for women, a difference of 36.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Idaho
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male535,463 (54.3%)$43,706
Female450,194 (45.7%)$27,822
Total985,657 (100.0%)$35,532

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Idaho

The most common earnings brackets in Idaho are $100,000+ for men (78,890 | 14.7%) and $2,499 or less for women (37,112 | 8.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Idaho
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less26,630 (5.0%)37,112 (8.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99917,652 (3.3%)24,807 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49919,214 (3.6%)22,930 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99912,009 (2.2%)17,606 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49914,489 (2.7%)21,310 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99914,501 (2.7%)19,055 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49911,986 (2.2%)18,326 (4.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9999,525 (1.8%)13,232 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49913,878 (2.6%)15,723 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99915,231 (2.8%)17,285 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99929,271 (5.5%)32,924 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99931,832 (5.9%)30,332 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99929,308 (5.5%)25,652 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99927,974 (5.2%)24,466 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99929,356 (5.5%)21,775 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99924,542 (4.6%)15,779 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99941,096 (7.7%)25,345 (5.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99932,349 (6.0%)18,759 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99955,730 (10.4%)24,716 (5.5%)
$100,000+78,890 (14.7%)23,060 (5.1%)
Total535,463 (100.0%)450,194 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Idaho

Average earnings in Idaho are $51,453 for men and $33,631 for women, a difference of 34.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $89,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,112. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,461, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,416.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Idaho
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,112$21,416
High School Diploma$42,384$27,263
College or Associate's Degree$49,472$30,754
Bachelor's Degree$68,327$43,666
Graduate Degree$89,250$61,461
Total$51,453$33,631

Family Income in Idaho

Family Income Brackets in Idaho

According to the Idaho family income data, there are 99,350 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 7,393 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Idaho
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00010,1662.2%
$10,000 to $14,9997,3931.6%
$15,000 to $24,99919,8704.3%
$25,000 to $34,99927,7266.0%
$35,000 to $49,99948,05810.4%
$50,000 to $74,99988,26019.1%
$75,000 to $99,99977,63216.8%
$100,000 to $149,99999,35021.5%
$150,000 to $199,99940,6648.8%
$200,000+42,9759.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Idaho

7+ person families (12,258 | 2.6%) account for the highest median family income in Idaho with $100,126 per family, while 2-person families (223,692 | 48.4%) have the highest median income of $37,694 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Idaho
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families223,692 (48.4%)$75,389
3-Person Families90,509 (19.6%)$86,498
4-Person Families74,205 (16.1%)$97,325
5-Person Families41,414 (9.0%)$94,881
6-Person Families20,015 (4.3%)$94,437
7+ Person Families12,258 (2.6%)$100,126
Total462,093 (100.0%)$83,640

Family Income by Number of Earners in Idaho

The median family income in Idaho is $83,640, with families comprising 3+ earners (55,384) having the highest median family income of $124,456, while families with no earners (71,064) have the lowest median family income of $57,011, accounting for 12.0% and 15.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Idaho
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners71,064 (15.4%)$57,011
1 Earner140,430 (30.4%)$62,336
2 Earners195,215 (42.2%)$98,458
3+ Earners55,384 (12.0%)$124,456
Total462,093 (100.0%)$83,640

Household Income in Idaho

Household Income Brackets in Idaho

With 129,662 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Idaho, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 22,286 households (3.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Idaho
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00024,9873.7%
$10,000 to $14,99922,2863.3%
$15,000 to $24,99948,6237.2%
$25,000 to $34,99953,3517.9%
$35,000 to $49,99981,03912.0%
$50,000 to $74,999129,66219.2%
$75,000 to $99,999100,62314.9%
$100,000 to $149,999117,50617.4%
$150,000 to $199,99947,9487.1%
$200,000+49,2997.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Idaho

The median household income in Idaho is $70,214, with the highest median household income of $83,706 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 235,292 households (34.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,275, with 33,605 households (5.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Idaho
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years33,605 (5.0%)$45,275
25 to 44 Years223,074 (33.0%)$78,182
45 to 64 Years235,292 (34.8%)$83,706
65+ Years183,352 (27.2%)$53,064
Total675,323 (100.0%)$70,214

Poverty in Idaho

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Idaho

With 9.8% poverty level for males and 12.2% for females among the residents of Idaho, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9,289 males (16.5%) and 22,297 females (27.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Idaho
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,289 (16.5%)8,232 (15.1%)
5 Years1,881 (14.9%)1,353 (11.4%)
6 to 11 Years9,575 (12.3%)9,072 (12.4%)
12 to 14 Years4,559 (11.0%)4,731 (11.7%)
15 Years1,836 (12.6%)1,485 (10.3%)
16 and 17 Years2,877 (10.6%)2,645 (10.8%)
18 to 24 Years13,401 (16.0%)22,297 (27.5%)
25 to 34 Years11,165 (9.4%)15,232 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years8,676 (7.3%)11,422 (9.9%)
45 to 54 Years6,822 (6.5%)8,245 (8.1%)
55 to 64 Years8,855 (8.1%)11,215 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years6,131 (6.9%)7,314 (7.9%)
75 Years and over3,978 (7.8%)6,500 (10.6%)
Total89,045 (9.8%)109,743 (12.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Idaho

According to the poverty statistics in Idaho, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.5% of males and 92.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Idaho
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47,123 (83.5%)46,262 (84.9%)
5 Years10,768 (85.1%)10,495 (88.6%)
6 to 11 Years68,055 (87.7%)64,180 (87.6%)
12 to 14 Years36,725 (89.0%)35,557 (88.3%)
15 Years12,697 (87.4%)12,912 (89.7%)
16 and 17 Years24,201 (89.4%)21,776 (89.2%)
18 to 24 Years70,191 (84.0%)58,922 (72.6%)
25 to 34 Years107,851 (90.6%)100,784 (86.9%)
35 to 44 Years110,553 (92.7%)104,477 (90.1%)
45 to 54 Years98,742 (93.5%)93,047 (91.9%)
55 to 64 Years100,094 (91.9%)100,038 (89.9%)
65 to 74 Years83,158 (93.1%)85,583 (92.1%)
75 Years and over47,309 (92.2%)54,950 (89.4%)
Total817,467 (90.2%)788,983 (87.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Idaho

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Idaho show that 4.6% or 17,018 of the total 372,111 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 15.2%, comprising of 1,030 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.4%, which includes 7,371 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Idaho
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children206,999 (96.6%)7,371 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children102,811 (95.2%)5,166 (4.8%)
3 or 4 Children39,523 (92.0%)3,451 (8.0%)
5 or more Children5,760 (84.8%)1,030 (15.2%)
Total355,093 (95.4%)17,018 (4.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Idaho

According to the poverty data in Idaho, 10.9% or 3,452 single-father households and 22.8% or 13,332 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 households (27.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3,224 households (49.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Idaho
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children833 (7.2%)1,482 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,936 (11.7%)8,266 (27.6%)
3 or 4 Children641 (20.3%)3,224 (49.2%)
5 or more Children42 (27.3%)360 (43.5%)
Total3,452 (10.9%)13,332 (22.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Idaho

The poverty data for Idaho shows that 17,018 of the married-couple family households (4.6%) and 16,784 of the single-parent households (18.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,030 households (15.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 402 household (40.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Idaho
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7,371 (3.4%)2,315 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children5,166 (4.8%)10,202 (21.9%)
3 or 4 Children3,451 (8.0%)3,865 (39.8%)
5 or more Children1,030 (15.2%)402 (40.9%)
Total17,018 (4.6%)16,784 (18.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Idaho

Employment by Class of Employer in Idaho

Among the 862,707 employed individuals in Idaho, private company employees (560,823 | 65.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (64,157 | 7.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (62,028 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Idaho
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees560,82365.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)41,8124.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)64,1577.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations62,0287.2%
Local Government Employees59,6656.9%
State Government Employees43,8045.1%
Federal Government Employees28,0803.3%
Unpaid Family Workers2,3380.3%
Total862,707100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Idaho

According to the labor force statistics for Idaho, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,451,461), 62.9% or 912,969 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 34,693 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 82.4% or 196,672 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.6% or 7,082 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Idaho
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years56,203 (49.6%)7,082 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Years100,557 (79.9%)6,033 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years98,147 (81.4%)4,318 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Years96,135 (80.5%)3,269 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years196,672 (82.4%)4,523 (2.3%)
45 to 54 Years171,099 (81.8%)3,593 (2.1%)
55 to 59 Years79,345 (72.3%)2,460 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years63,037 (56.2%)1,576 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years44,052 (23.9%)1,454 (3.3%)
75 Years and over7,448 (6.3%)209 (2.8%)
Total912,969 (62.9%)34,693 (3.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Idaho

According to labor force statistics for Idaho, 77.4% of individuals (704,149) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (909,753) are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 19,716 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.3% or 234,600 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.1% or 2,172 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Idaho
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School52,974 (66.5%)3,266 (4.1%)
High School Diploma171,207 (73.5%)8,386 (3.6%)
College / Associate Degree245,846 (77.1%)9,247 (2.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher234,600 (84.3%)4,731 (1.7%)
Total704,149 (77.4%)25,473 (2.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Idaho

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Idaho are Management (95,428 | 10.9%), Community & Social Service (91,812 | 10.5%), Education Instruction & Library (52,937 | 6.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (51,092 | 5.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (48,954 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Idaho

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Idaho, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.7%), Computers & Mathematics (75.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (73.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.8%), and Health Technologists (67.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Idaho
OccupationMaleFemale
Management61,362 (64.3%)34,066 (35.7%)
Business & Financial19,493 (48.4%)20,762 (51.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science37,903 (74.2%)13,189 (25.8%)
Computers & Mathematics16,627 (75.6%)5,379 (24.4%)
Architecture & Engineering15,553 (81.7%)3,477 (18.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5,723 (56.9%)4,333 (43.1%)
Community & Social Service 30,311 (33.0%)61,501 (67.0%)
Education, Arts & Media5,664 (36.4%)9,877 (63.5%)
Legal Services & Support3,657 (47.6%)4,020 (52.4%)
Education Instruction & Library14,308 (27.0%)38,629 (73.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment6,682 (42.7%)8,975 (57.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14,305 (29.2%)34,649 (70.8%)
Health Technologists11,115 (32.9%)22,708 (67.1%)
Total (Category)163,374 (49.9%)164,167 (50.1%)
Total (Overall)475,187 (54.4%)398,276 (45.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Idaho are Food Preparation & Serving (49,554 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (30,981 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (29,299 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (21,320 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (14,984 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Idaho

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Idaho, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.0%), Security & Protection (78.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.4%), Personal Care & Service (81.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Idaho
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4,574 (15.6%)24,725 (84.4%)
Security & Protection11,749 (78.4%)3,235 (21.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention6,014 (75.3%)1,975 (24.7%)
Law Enforcement5,735 (82.0%)1,260 (18.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving21,335 (43.0%)28,219 (57.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18,357 (59.3%)12,624 (40.7%)
Personal Care & Service3,988 (18.7%)17,332 (81.3%)
Total (Category)60,003 (41.1%)86,135 (58.9%)
Total (Overall)475,187 (54.4%)398,276 (45.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Idaho are Office & Administration (97,487 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (84,695 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Idaho

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Idaho
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related45,417 (53.6%)39,278 (46.4%)
Office & Administration22,745 (23.3%)74,742 (76.7%)
Total (Category)68,162 (37.4%)114,020 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)475,187 (54.4%)398,276 (45.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Idaho are Construction & Extraction (56,638 | 6.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (30,914 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (17,353 | 2.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Idaho

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Idaho
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry14,125 (81.4%)3,228 (18.6%)
Construction & Extraction54,405 (96.1%)2,233 (3.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair29,812 (96.4%)1,102 (3.6%)
Total (Category)98,342 (93.7%)6,563 (6.3%)
Total (Overall)475,187 (54.4%)398,276 (45.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Idaho are Production (47,035 | 5.4%), Transportation (34,012 | 3.9%), and Material Moving (31,650 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Idaho

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Idaho
OccupationMaleFemale
Production33,701 (71.7%)13,334 (28.3%)
Transportation29,192 (85.8%)4,820 (14.2%)
Material Moving22,413 (70.8%)9,237 (29.2%)
Total (Category)85,306 (75.7%)27,391 (24.3%)
Total (Overall)475,187 (54.4%)398,276 (45.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Idaho

Employment Industries in Idaho

The major employment industries in Idaho include Health Care & Social Assistance (116,763 | 13.4%), Retail Trade (103,370 | 11.8%), Manufacturing (83,456 | 9.6%), Construction (79,176 | 9.1%), and Educational Services (77,271 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in Idaho

Employment Industries by Sex in Idaho

The Idaho industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (93.5%), Construction (88.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (80.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.1%), Educational Services (68.7%), and Finance & Insurance (60.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Idaho
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting27,611 (80.9%)6,522 (19.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3,023 (93.5%)211 (6.5%)
Construction69,714 (88.0%)9,462 (11.9%)
Manufacturing60,535 (72.5%)22,921 (27.5%)
Wholesale Trade16,819 (75.9%)5,336 (24.1%)
Retail Trade53,771 (52.0%)49,599 (48.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing26,316 (76.0%)8,328 (24.0%)
Utilities6,785 (79.7%)1,731 (20.3%)
Information7,926 (56.7%)6,056 (43.3%)
Finance & Insurance13,058 (40.0%)19,551 (60.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing8,998 (51.2%)8,579 (48.8%)
Professional & Scientific31,093 (57.1%)23,388 (42.9%)
Enterprise Management198 (42.3%)270 (57.7%)
Administrative & Support18,090 (57.6%)13,338 (42.4%)
Educational Services24,163 (31.3%)53,108 (68.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance27,851 (23.8%)88,912 (76.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7,938 (50.8%)7,679 (49.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services27,708 (44.6%)34,459 (55.4%)
Public Administration24,025 (55.9%)18,951 (44.1%)
Total475,187 (54.4%)398,276 (45.6%)

Education in Idaho

School Enrollment in Idaho

The most common levels of schooling among the 484,169 students in Idaho are middle school (107,950 | 22.3%), high school (105,920 | 21.9%), and college / undergraduate (105,527 | 21.8%).
School Enrollment in Idaho
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool23,5834.9%
Kindergarten24,2135.0%
Elementary School98,31720.3%
Middle School107,95022.3%
High School105,92021.9%
College / Undergraduate105,52721.8%
Graduate / Professional18,6593.8%
Total484,169100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Idaho

Out of a total of 484,169 students who are enrolled in schools in Idaho, 86,666 (17.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 397,503 (82.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9,330 (53.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 70,358 (90.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Idaho
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds8,019 (46.2%)9,330 (53.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old99,133 (85.3%)17,078 (14.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds117,862 (88.6%)15,192 (11.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds70,358 (90.5%)7,341 (9.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds31,925 (74.7%)10,825 (25.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds32,431 (69.9%)13,976 (30.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds22,066 (76.2%)6,890 (23.8%)
35 Years and over15,756 (72.5%)5,987 (27.5%)
Total397,503 (82.1%)86,666 (17.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Idaho

Business (70,435 | 17.8%), education (55,037 | 13.9%), science & technology (46,797 | 11.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (34,798 | 8.8%), and arts & humanities (27,158 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 395,909 individuals in Idaho who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Idaho
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics13,9553.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural34,7988.8%
Physical & Health Sciences12,6373.2%
Psychology18,5564.7%
Social Sciences25,0536.3%
Engineering26,3846.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,5420.6%
Science & Technology46,79711.8%
Business70,43517.8%
Education55,03713.9%
Literature & Languages15,5603.9%
Liberal Arts & History16,6364.2%
Visual & Performing Arts15,7784.0%
Communications14,5833.7%
Arts & Humanities27,1586.9%
Total395,909100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Idaho

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Idaho

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Idaho are males with 2 vehicles (179,470, accounting for 38.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (144,325, making up 46.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Idaho
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle7,359 (1.6%)5,494 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle57,110 (12.2%)59,421 (15.5%)
2 Vehicles179,470 (38.4%)144,325 (37.6%)
3 Vehicles123,097 (26.4%)95,601 (24.9%)
4 Vehicles59,058 (12.7%)47,630 (12.4%)
5 or more Vehicles40,729 (8.7%)31,380 (8.2%)
Total466,823 (100.0%)383,851 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Idaho

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Idaho are 10 to 14 minutes (134,638 commuters, 17.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (131,247 commuters, 17.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (114,946 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Idaho
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes41,5665.4%
5 to 9 Minutes114,94614.9%
10 to 14 Minutes134,63817.5%
15 to 19 Minutes131,24717.1%
20 to 24 Minutes106,02813.8%
25 to 29 Minutes44,9205.8%
30 to 34 Minutes80,90210.5%
35 to 39 Minutes18,2172.4%
40 to 44 Minutes18,3032.4%
45 to 59 Minutes40,6675.3%
60 to 89 Minutes24,1713.1%
90 or more Minutes13,7031.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Idaho

The most common commute times in Idaho are 10 to 14 minutes (71,408 commuters, 16.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (63,230 commuters, 18.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Idaho
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes23,081 (5.4%)18,485 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes58,081 (13.6%)56,865 (16.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes71,408 (16.7%)63,230 (18.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes71,276 (16.7%)59,971 (17.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes58,987 (13.8%)47,041 (13.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes24,228 (5.7%)20,692 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes47,983 (11.2%)32,919 (9.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes10,439 (2.5%)7,778 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes10,376 (2.4%)7,927 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes24,987 (5.9%)15,680 (4.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes16,437 (3.8%)7,734 (2.3%)
90 or more Minutes9,645 (2.3%)4,058 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Idaho

The most frequent times of departure to work in Idaho are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (61,807, 14.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (56,888, 16.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Idaho
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM26,431 (6.2%)11,652 (3.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM19,162 (4.5%)7,590 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM26,303 (6.2%)12,460 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM41,119 (9.6%)18,184 (5.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM45,242 (10.6%)32,896 (9.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM61,807 (14.5%)49,021 (14.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM55,217 (12.9%)56,888 (16.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM44,501 (10.4%)37,467 (10.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM18,545 (4.3%)22,781 (6.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM22,956 (5.4%)26,224 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM11,637 (2.7%)13,802 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5,143 (1.2%)7,200 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM23,954 (5.6%)23,528 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM24,911 (5.8%)22,687 (6.6%)
Total426,928 (100.0%)342,380 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Idaho

Occupancy by Ownership in Idaho

Of the total 675,323 dwellings in Idaho, owner-occupied units account for 486,279 (72.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 189,044 (28.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Idaho
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units486,27972.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units189,04428.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units675,323100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Idaho

Occupancy by Household Size in Idaho
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household167,05224.7%
2-Person Household247,64736.7%
3-Person Household97,05014.4%
4+ Person Household163,57424.2%
Total Housing Units675,323100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Idaho

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Idaho
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household101,294 (60.6%)65,758 (39.4%)
2-Person Household193,726 (78.2%)53,921 (21.8%)
3-Person Household69,211 (71.3%)27,839 (28.7%)
4+ Person Household122,048 (74.6%)41,526 (25.4%)
Total Housing Units486,279 (72.0%)189,044 (28.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Idaho

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Idaho
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School28,889 (59.7%)19,535 (40.3%)
High School Diploma106,311 (66.9%)52,656 (33.1%)
College/Associate Degree174,305 (70.0%)74,891 (30.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher176,774 (80.8%)41,962 (19.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Idaho

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Idaho
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years137,42820.3%
35 to 44 Years119,25117.7%
45 to 54 Years111,10216.5%
55 to 64 Years124,19018.4%
65 to 74 Years110,03116.3%
75 to 84 Years54,6658.1%
85 Years and Over18,6562.8%
Total675,323100.0%

Housing Finances in Idaho

Median Income by Occupancy in Idaho

Median Income by Occupancy in Idaho
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied486,279 (72.0%)$82,065
Renter-Occupied189,044 (28.0%)$46,333
Average675,323 (100.0%)$70,214

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Idaho

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Idaho
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0008,134 (1.7%)7,452 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9994,822 (1.0%)4,452 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9999,622 (2.0%)12,984 (6.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99911,225 (2.3%)11,508 (6.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99914,976 (3.1%)11,224 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99929,531 (6.1%)23,615 (12.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99950,114 (10.3%)30,847 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99990,302 (18.6%)39,096 (20.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99977,838 (16.0%)22,868 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999100,984 (20.8%)16,741 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more88,731 (18.2%)8,257 (4.4%)
Total486,279 (100.0%)189,044 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Idaho

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Idaho
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30035,027 (7.2%)5,085 (2.7%)
$300 to $49975,306 (15.5%)9,024 (4.8%)
$500 to $79968,883 (14.2%)32,319 (17.1%)
$800 to $99937,823 (7.8%)33,272 (17.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499108,611 (22.3%)59,373 (31.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99980,425 (16.5%)26,136 (13.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49941,756 (8.6%)7,528 (4.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99919,096 (3.9%)2,080 (1.1%)
$3,000 or more19,352 (4.0%)2,037 (1.1%)
Total486,279 (100.0%)189,044 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Idaho

Housing Structures in Idaho

Housing Structures in Idaho
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached500,50574.1%
Single Unit, Attached24,2723.6%
2 Unit Apartments14,4862.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments30,1364.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments16,7422.5%
10 or more Apartments38,6835.7%
Mobile Home / Other50,4997.5%
Total675,323100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Idaho

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Idaho
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached431,654 (86.2%)68,851 (13.8%)
Single Unit, Attached12,732 (52.5%)11,540 (47.5%)
2 Unit Apartments1,919 (13.3%)12,567 (86.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,650 (5.5%)28,486 (94.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments564 (3.4%)16,178 (96.6%)
10 or more Apartments1,393 (3.6%)37,290 (96.4%)
Mobile Home / Other36,367 (72.0%)14,132 (28.0%)
Total486,279 (72.0%)189,044 (28.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Idaho

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Idaho
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,655 (0.3%)8,045 (4.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms12,916 (2.7%)40,523 (21.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms128,201 (26.4%)88,511 (46.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms166,128 (34.2%)36,680 (19.4%)
8 or more Rooms177,379 (36.5%)15,285 (8.1%)
Total486,279 (100.0%)189,044 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Idaho

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Idaho
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas276,795 (56.9%)70,080 (37.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas29,219 (6.0%)6,165 (3.3%)
Electricity131,316 (27.0%)102,241 (54.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7,741 (1.6%)2,058 (1.1%)
Coal or Coke199 (0.0%)88 (0.1%)
All other Fuels39,880 (8.2%)7,282 (3.8%)
No Fuel Used1,129 (0.2%)1,130 (0.6%)
Total486,279 (100.0%)189,044 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Idaho

Household Vehicle Usage in Idaho
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle9,326 (1.9%)15,999 (8.5%)
1 Vehicle90,923 (18.7%)74,247 (39.3%)
2 Vehicles198,135 (40.7%)65,858 (34.8%)
3 or more Vehicles187,895 (38.6%)32,940 (17.4%)
Total486,279 (100.0%)189,044 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Idaho

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Idaho

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units176,807309,472
Median Property Value$297,100$347,900
Median Household Income$64,078$65,025
Monthly Housing Costs$449$19,012
Real Estate Taxes$1,746$8,375

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Idaho

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Idaho
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00016,147 (9.1%)6,377 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99910,143 (5.7%)7,134 (2.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99963,142 (35.7%)110,878 (35.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99949,087 (27.8%)112,020 (36.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99922,552 (12.8%)47,303 (15.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9998,526 (4.8%)16,184 (5.2%)
$1,000,000 or more7,210 (4.1%)9,576 (3.1%)
Total176,807 (100.0%)309,472 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Idaho

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Idaho
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007,827 (4.4%)4,470 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99921,297 (12.0%)5,129 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99916,604 (9.4%)14,526 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99923,421 (13.3%)12,927 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99933,555 (19.0%)26,693 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99925,516 (14.4%)56,747 (18.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99924,881 (14.1%)52,322 (16.9%)
$150,000 or more23,706 (13.4%)76,103 (24.6%)
Total176,807 (100.0%)309,472 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Idaho

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Idaho
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x38,310 (21.7%)93,096 (30.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x23,269 (13.2%)51,058 (16.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x21,207 (12.0%)64,989 (21.0%)
4.0x or more91,947 (52.0%)58,271 (18.8%)
Total176,807 (100.0%)309,472 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Idaho

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Idaho
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80029,080 (16.5%)1,401 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49941,538 (23.5%)24,703 (8.0%)
$800 to $1,49995,976 (54.3%)78,031 (25.2%)
Total176,807 (100.0%)309,472 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Idaho

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Idaho

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Idaho
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years129,965 (94.5%)7,520 (5.5%)
6 to 18 Years327,686 (93.7%)21,981 (6.3%)
19 to 25 Years147,312 (84.7%)26,672 (15.3%)
26 to 34 Years174,158 (82.7%)36,502 (17.3%)
35 to 44 Years201,648 (86.1%)32,648 (13.9%)
45 to 54 Years179,347 (86.8%)27,295 (13.2%)
55 to 64 Years196,281 (89.1%)23,921 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years181,159 (99.4%)1,027 (0.6%)
75 Years and older112,327 (99.6%)410 (0.4%)
Total1,649,883 (90.3%)177,976 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Idaho

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Idaho
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born129,965 (94.5%)7,520 (5.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen327,686 (93.7%)21,981 (6.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen147,312 (84.7%)26,672 (15.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Idaho

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Idaho
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000146,747 (87.1%)21,670 (12.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999252,166 (87.0%)37,765 (13.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999301,764 (87.9%)41,510 (12.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999266,798 (90.6%)27,537 (9.4%)
$100,000 and over657,865 (93.3%)47,316 (6.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Idaho

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Idaho
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 657,342 (41.7%)80,781 (58.8%)
6 to 18 Years116,498 (33.3%)230,302 (65.9%)
19 to 25 Years22,583 (13.0%)129,824 (74.6%)
25 to 34 Years36,092 (17.1%)145,780 (69.2%)
35 to 44 Years34,662 (14.8%)177,219 (75.6%)
45 to 54 Years28,992 (14.0%)159,860 (77.4%)
55 to 64 Years43,425 (19.7%)167,034 (75.8%)
65 to 74 Years175,902 (96.6%)103,793 (57.0%)
75 Years and over111,766 (99.1%)71,392 (63.3%)
Total627,262 (34.3%)1,265,985 (69.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Idaho

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Idaho
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years398 (0.7%)416 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years12,567 (7.2%)8,490 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years19,255 (9.2%)17,156 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years46,648 (14.0%)43,209 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years25,779 (28.9%)21,055 (22.7%)
75 Years and over26,202 (51.1%)30,026 (48.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Idaho

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Idaho: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years88 (0.2%)276 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,603 (0.9%)756 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,550 (1.2%)1,549 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years16,350 (4.9%)8,383 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years16,287 (18.2%)5,356 (5.8%)
75 Years and over17,955 (35.0%)13,431 (21.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Idaho: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years317 (0.5%)201 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years1,256 (0.7%)1,241 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years3,458 (1.7%)2,967 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years9,066 (2.7%)9,146 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,335 (3.7%)3,496 (3.8%)
75 Years and over4,017 (7.8%)6,061 (9.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Idaho: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10,200 (5.8%)6,354 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years12,890 (6.1%)11,486 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years17,666 (5.3%)18,130 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,364 (4.9%)4,021 (4.3%)
75 Years and over5,477 (10.7%)8,973 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Idaho: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years878 (0.5%)829 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years3,110 (1.5%)2,713 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years20,482 (6.1%)23,153 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years10,877 (12.2%)14,045 (15.1%)
75 Years and over12,965 (25.3%)20,354 (33.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Idaho: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,478 (1.4%)1,330 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years2,129 (1.0%)1,754 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years7,657 (2.3%)7,137 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,194 (3.6%)3,435 (3.7%)
75 Years and over4,787 (9.3%)8,096 (13.2%)

Technology Access in Idaho

Computing Device Access in Idaho

Computing Device Access in Idaho
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop561,11083.1%
Smartphone602,39489.2%
Tablet438,73165.0%
No Computing Device32,3824.8%
Total675,323100.0%

Internet Access in Idaho

Internet Access in Idaho
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,9150.3%
Broadband Home477,20570.7%
Cellular Data Only76,90611.4%
Satellite Internet73,91010.9%
No Internet67,22610.0%
Total675,323100.0%

Idaho Summary

Idaho is a state located in the northwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by Montana to the east, Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west. Idaho is the 14th largest state in the United States, with an area of 83,574 square miles, and the 11th most populous, with a population of 1,787,065 as of 2020. Idaho is known for its rugged terrain, diverse wildlife, and abundant natural resources.

Geography

Idaho is located in the Rocky Mountains region of the United States. It is bordered by Montana to the east, Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west. Idaho is the 14th largest state in the United States, with an area of 83,574 square miles. The state is divided into two distinct regions: the northern Rocky Mountains and the southern Great Basin. The Rocky Mountains region is characterized by rugged terrain, deep canyons, and high mountain peaks. The highest point in the state is Borah Peak, which rises to an elevation of 12,662 feet. The Great Basin region is characterized by rolling hills, sagebrush, and wide open spaces.
The Snake River is the longest river in the state, flowing through the southern part of the state. Other major rivers include the Clearwater, Salmon, and Payette. The state is home to numerous lakes, including Lake Coeur d'Alene, Priest Lake, and Pend Oreille.

Climate

Idaho has a continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers. The average temperature in January is 28°F, and the average temperature in July is 75°F. The state receives an average of 16 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the winter months.

Economy

Idaho's economy is largely based on agriculture, forestry, and mining. The state is the nation's leading producer of potatoes, and is also a major producer of wheat, barley, and sugar beets. Other important agricultural products include hay, beans, and onions.
The state is also a major producer of timber, and is home to several large lumber mills. Mining is also an important part of the state's economy, with gold, silver, and phosphate being the most important minerals.

Demographics

As of 2020, the population of Idaho was estimated to be 1,787,065. The state is predominantly white, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white. The largest minority group is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 8.7% of the population. Other minority groups include Native American (2.2%), Asian (1.2%), and African American (0.7%).
The median household income in Idaho is $50,943, and the median home value is $219,400. The state has a poverty rate of 14.2%, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Education

Idaho has a public school system that is overseen by the Idaho State Board of Education. The state is home to eight public universities, including the University of Idaho, Boise State University, and Idaho State University. There are also numerous private colleges and universities, including Northwest Nazarene University and Brigham Young University-Idaho.

Conclusion

Idaho is a state located in the northwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by Montana to the east, Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west. Idaho is the 14th largest state in the United States, with an area of 83,574 square miles, and the 11th most populous, with a population of 1,787,065 as of 2020. Idaho is known for its rugged terrain, diverse wildlife, and abundant natural resources. The state's economy is largely based on agriculture, forestry, and mining, and its population is predominantly white. Idaho has a public school system that is overseen by the Idaho State Board of Education, and is home to eight public universities and numerous private colleges and universities.

Common Questions

When was Idaho Incorporated?
Idaho was Incorporated into the Union on Jul 3, 1890.
What is the Total Area of Idaho?
Total Area of Idaho is 83,568 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Idaho?
Total Land Area of Idaho is 82,643 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Idaho?
Total Water Area of Idaho is 926 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Idaho?
Average Elevation in Idaho is 5,000 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Idaho?
Highest Elevation in Idaho is 12,662 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Idaho?
Lowest Elevation in Idaho is 710 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Idaho?
Population Density in Idaho is 22.4 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Idaho?
Total Population of Idaho is 1,854,109.
What is the Total Male Population of Idaho?
Total Male Population of Idaho is 933,728.
What is the Total Female Population of Idaho?
Total Female Population of Idaho is 920,381.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Idaho?
There are 101.45 Males per 100 Females in Idaho.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Idaho?
There are 98.57 Females per 100 Males in Idaho.
What is the Median Population Age in Idaho?
Median Population Age in Idaho is 36.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Idaho
Average Family Size in Idaho is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Idaho
Average Household Size in Idaho is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Idaho?
Per Capita income in Idaho is $34,919.
What is the Median Family Income in Idaho?
Median Family Income in Idaho is $83,640.
What is the Median Household income in Idaho?
Median Household Income in Idaho is $70,214.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Idaho?
Income or Wage Gap in Idaho is 36.3%.
Women in Idaho earn 63.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Idaho?
Family Income Deficit in Idaho is $10,506.
Families that are below poverty line in Idaho earn $10,506 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Idaho?
Inequality or Gini Index in Idaho is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Idaho?
There are 912,969 People in the Labor Forcein in Idaho.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Idaho?
62.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Idaho.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Idaho?
Unemployment Rate in Idaho is 3.8%.