Idaho Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Idaho | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Idaho grew by 26.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,892,984 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Idaho has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Idaho | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Idaho is about 4% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Idaho | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Idaho is about 25.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,150 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Idaho spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 149 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Idaho | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 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 Idaho is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
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 has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Idaho | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 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
Idaho has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Idaho | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 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 Idaho.
What is the population of Idaho?
The population of Idaho is 1,920,240, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Idaho?
The population density of Idaho is 23.0 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?
The median household income in Idaho is $74,676, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Idaho?
The median home price in Idaho is $355,887, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Idaho is 3.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.