Nampa, 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 | Nampa | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 96,268 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2668.6 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 4.47% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.3 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 32,505 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Nampa grew by 72.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 91,815 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Nampa has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Nampa | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,043 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.54% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Nampa is about 6% lower than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Nampa | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $353,866 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,317 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.2% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Nampa is about 22.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,317 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Nampa spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 188 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Nampa | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.6 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.2 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 188 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,836 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,523 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,987 | 865 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Nampa is 23 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
Nampa has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Nampa | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Nampa has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Nampa | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.9% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.2% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Nampa, ID Compared With Nearby Cities
How Nampa, ID compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa, ID | 96,268 | $70,043 #2/3 | $353,866 #2/3 | 22.6 min #3/3 |
| Caldwell, ID | 48,721 | $64,913 | $311,671 | 22.4 min |
| Meridian, ID | 116,470 | $97,518 | $548,318 | 21.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nampa, Idaho.
What is the population of Nampa, Idaho?
The population of Nampa, Idaho is 96,268, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Nampa, Idaho?
The population density of Nampa, Idaho is 2668.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Nampa, Idaho?
The median household income in Nampa, Idaho is $70,043, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Nampa, Idaho?
The median home price in Nampa, Idaho is $353,866, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Nampa, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Nampa, Idaho is 3.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.