Pocatello, 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 | Pocatello | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,087 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1350.1 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.63% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.7 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,973 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pocatello grew by 5.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 45,107 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pocatello has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Pocatello | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,497 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.94% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pocatello is about 28% lower than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Pocatello | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $121,785 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $829 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.3% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pocatello is about 12.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $829 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pocatello spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 104 hours, about 4.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pocatello | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.5 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 25.1 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 104 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,239 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,011 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,254 | 865 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Pocatello is 13 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
Pocatello has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Pocatello | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Pocatello has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Pocatello | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.0% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.4% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pocatello, Idaho.
What is the population of Pocatello, Idaho?
The population of Pocatello, Idaho is 46,087, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pocatello, Idaho?
The population density of Pocatello, Idaho is 1350.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pocatello, Idaho?
The median household income in Pocatello, Idaho is $53,497, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pocatello, Idaho?
The median home price in Pocatello, Idaho is $121,785, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pocatello, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Pocatello, Idaho is 5.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.