Idaho Falls, ID Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Idaho Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,717 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1938.4 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.77% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.1 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 19,540 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Idaho Falls grew by 18.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 53,501 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Idaho Falls has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Idaho Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,659 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.44% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Idaho Falls is about 13% lower than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Idaho Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $386,781 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $976 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.6% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Idaho Falls is about 33.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $976 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Idaho Falls spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 113 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Idaho Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.6 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.2 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 113 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,509 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,657 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,063 | 865 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Idaho Falls is 14 minutes, shorter 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
Idaho Falls has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Idaho Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Idaho Falls has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Idaho Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.0% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Idaho Falls, Idaho.
What is the population of Idaho Falls, Idaho?
The population of Idaho Falls, Idaho is 53,717, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Idaho Falls, Idaho?
The population density of Idaho Falls, Idaho is 1938.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Idaho Falls, Idaho?
The median household income in Idaho Falls, Idaho is $64,659, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Idaho Falls, Idaho?
The median home price in Idaho Falls, Idaho is $386,781, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Idaho Falls, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 4.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.