Boise County, ID Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Boise County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,527 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4.5 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.25% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 51.3 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,524 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Boise County grew by 7.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 8,045 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Boise County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Boise County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,072 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 9.02% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Boise County is about 7% higher than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Boise County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $446,296 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $854 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.0% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Boise County is about 43.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $854 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Boise County spend about 71 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 296 hours, about 12.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Boise County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 35.5 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 71.0 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 296 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $9,171 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.8% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,096 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 656 | 865 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Idaho:
Lemhi County (8.9 min), Custer County (10.6 min), Madison County (11.8 min).
Slowest:
Camas County (43.9 min), Boise County (35.5 min), Lincoln County (32.8 min).
The average commute time in Boise County is 36 minutes, longer than the 18 minutes in Idaho.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Boise County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Boise County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Idaho:
Latah County (0.4), Teton County (0.3), Ada County (0.3).
Lowest:
Clark County (0.1), Owyhee County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Boise County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Boise County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.6% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Idaho:
Madison County (0.8), Latah County (0.8), Ada County (0.8).
Lowest:
Shoshone County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Lincoln County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Boise County, Idaho.
What is the population of Boise County, Idaho?
The population of Boise County, Idaho is 8,527, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Boise County, Idaho?
The population density of Boise County, Idaho is 4.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Boise County, Idaho?
The median household income in Boise County, Idaho is $80,072, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Boise County, Idaho?
The median home price in Boise County, Idaho is $446,296, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Boise County, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Boise County, Idaho is 2.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.