Idaho Demographics
What is the population of Idaho?
There are 1,854,109 residents in Idaho, with a median age of 36.9. Of this, 50.36% are males and 49.64% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.2% of the resident pool in Idaho, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.64%. Additionally, 3.17% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,536,736 people in Idaho currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,854,109 | 2.4% |
| Male Population | 933,728 | 2.3% |
| Female Population | 920,381 | 2.4% |
Male Population 50.36%
Female Population 49.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.9 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 1,727,952 | 2.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 67,459 | 2.4% |
| Not Citizen | 58,698 | -0.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.2%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.64%
Not Citizen 3.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 6,926 | 9.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 141,518 | -4.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 58,508 | 8.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 89,611 | 11.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,536,736 | 2.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.38%
Moved from Same County 7.72%
Moved from Same State 3.19%
Moved from Different State 4.89%
Same House as Last Year 83.82%
What are the employment statistics in Idaho?
White-collar workers make up 75.09% of the working population in Idaho, while blue-collar employees account for 24.91%. There are also 110,283 entrepreneurs in Idaho (12.63% of the workforce); 571,612 workers employed in private companies (65.44%); and 128,909 people working in governmental institutions (14.76%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 655,861 | 3.7% |
| Blue Collar | 217,602 | 1.3% |
White Collar 75.09%
Blue Collar 24.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 110,283 | 3.8% |
| Private Companies | 571,612 | 3.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 128,909 | 2.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 62,659 | 1.8% |
Self Employees 12.63%
Private Companies 65.44%
Governmental Workers 14.76%
Not for Profit Companies 7.17%
How many households are there in Idaho?
There are a total of 675,323 households in Idaho, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 68.43% of these Idaho households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.57%. Additionally, 32.19% of households have children and 67.81% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 675,323 | 2.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 462,093 | 2.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 213,230 | 2.5% |
Family Households 68.43%
Non-Family Households 31.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 217,374 | 2.2% |
| Households without Children | 457,949 | 3.0% |
Households with Children 32.19%
Households without Children 67.81%
What are the median and average incomes in Idaho?
The average annual household income in Idaho is $92,780, while the median household income sits at $70,214 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $78,182, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $83,706. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,275 and $53,064, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $92,780 | 10.8% |
| Median Household Income | $70,214 | 10.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,589,449 | 1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Idaho?
There are 758,877 housing units in Idaho, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1989. Of the 675,323 occupied housing units in Idaho, 72.01% are owner-occupied, while 27.99% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.64% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $347,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,095 per month in Idaho.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 758,877 | 2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1989 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 62,005 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 27,213 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 45,471 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 49,407 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 124,680 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 75,400 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 126,037 | -3.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 142,899 | -0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 97,071 | 17.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 8,694 | 220.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 675,323 | 2.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 486,279 | 3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $189,044 | 1.6% |
Owner Occupied 72.01%
Renter Occupied 27.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 309,472 | 2.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 176,807 | 4.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $347,900 | 25.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $297,100 | 22.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,095 | 9.6% |
With Mortgage 63.64%
Without Mortgage 36.36%
What is the level of education in Idaho?
Approximately 33.99% of the population in Idaho holds a high school degree (that's 475,643 residents), while 26.64% have attained a college certificate (423,175 locals) and 18.37% have a bachelor's degree (257,095 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 41,220 | 2.3% |
| Some High School | 475,643 | 2.4% |
| Some College | 423,175 | 0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 129,829 | 2.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 257,095 | 5.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 122,733 | 6.9% |
No High School 2.95%
Some High School 33.99%
Some College 26.64%
Associate Degree 9.28%
Bachelor's Degree 18.37%
Graduate Degree 8.77%
What is the marital status of Idaho residents?
A total of 420,460 people in Idaho have never been married (which represents 28.4% of the total population), while 813,282 of them are wedded (54.93%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 15,865 (1.07%) and 173,205 (11.7%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 420,460 | 5.9% |
| Married | 813,282 | 2.6% |
| Separated | 15,865 | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 73,589 | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 173,205 | 173,205.0% |
Never Married 28.4%
Married 54.93%
Separated 1.07%
Widowed 4.97%
Divorced 11.7%
What are the most common means of transportation in Idaho?
The top three means of transportation people in Idaho use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 724,204 residents commute by car, 23,016 prefer going to work by walking and 6,640 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 724,204 | 0.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 4,926 | -1.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 81 | N/A |
| Railroad | 145 | 353.1% |
| Ferryboat | 240 | 313.8% |
| Bicycle | 6,640 | 2.5% |
| Motorcycle | 2,139 | 24.9% |
| TaxiCab | 571 | -18.8% |
| Walk | 23,016 | 19.6% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.