Idaho
StatePopulation: 1,964,726 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Idaho from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Idaho
- What is the median household income in Idaho?
- The median household income in Idaho is $74,636 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Idaho?
- The poverty rate in Idaho is 7.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Idaho?
- $376,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Idaho?
- The median gross rent in Idaho is $1,150 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Idaho residents have a college degree?
- 31.2% of adults in Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,893,296
Median Income
$74,636
Median Home Value
$376,000
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
3.6%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$18,851 (+33.8%)
Home Value:
+$163,700 (+77.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.1 pp (-23.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.6 pp (+13%)
Unemployment:
-0.6 pp (-14%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,893,296
Median Age
37.0
Female
49.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 79.3%
Black 0.7%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 8.4%
Other 4.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.3%
Indian
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
10.8%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$74,636
±$877
Per Capita Income
$96,717
Median Family Income
$89,174
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Child Poverty Rate
10.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.5%
$10–15k
2.9%
$15–25k
6.6%
$25–35k
7.1%
$35–50k
11.4%
$50–75k
18.6%
$75–100k
15.0%
$100–150k
18.3%
$150–200k
8.0%
$200k+
8.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
776,683
Owner-Occupied
72.4%
Renter-Occupied
27.6%
Vacancy Rate
10.7%
Median Home Value
$376,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,150
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.5%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+2.0%
5-Year
+53.0%
HPI (2025 Q4)
873.9
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.4%
$50–100k
2.8%
$100–200k
4.2%
$200–300k
18.6%
$300–500k
34.0%
$500k–$1M
25.2%
$1M+
4.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.0%
$500–1k
31.3%
$1–1.5k
33.5%
$1.5–2k
18.2%
$2–2.5k
6.5%
$2.5–3.5k
1.8%
$3.5k+
1.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.7%
1 vehicle
23.9%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3+
33.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.9%
Single-fam. att.
3.6%
2–4 units
2.1%
5–19 units
2.7%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
7.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.2%
1940–1969
3.5%
1970–1999
16.0%
2000–2009
18.7%
2010+
13.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
31.2%
Graduate Degree
10.4%
Some College / Associate
24.8%
Less Than High School
3.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Work from Home
12.2%
Self-Employed
7.7%
Government Workers
15.0%
Private For-Profit
77.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.3%
Retail
11.6%
Prof. Services
10.1%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Construction
9.3%
Arts/Entmt.
8.9%
Finance
5.7%
Transportation
5.1%
Public Admin
4.8%
Agriculture
4.1%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
Management
38.3%
Sales
20.2%
Food Prep
16.7%
Production
12.9%
Construction
11.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.6 min
Drove Alone
73.5%
Carpool
9.0%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
12.2%
Walked
2.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
693,821
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
55.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
22.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.0%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
13.0%
45–54
11.3%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
10.2%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 24.5%
Working age (18–64): 75.5%
65 and over: 16.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.7%
Naturalized Citizen
45.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
57.7%
Asia
18.7%
Europe
13.6%
Africa
3.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.3%
With a Disability
13.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.7%
Uninsured
9.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.0%
Has a Computer
95.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023