Idaho Income Statistics
Idaho Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a state's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Idaho Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Wealthiest and Least Wealthy Counties in Idaho
- Teton County (109% of U.S. avg)
- Ada County (106% of U.S. avg)
- Blaine County (106% of U.S. avg)
- Madison County (76% of U.S. avg)
- Clearwater County (78% of U.S. avg)
- Clark County (81% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Wealth Index, which combines income, employment, and income inequality metrics.
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Idaho | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,141 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $54,089 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 10.7% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 9.2% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Idaho is about 3% lower than in US. Income has been growing faster in Idaho (6.0%/yr) than in US (4.8%/yr).
About 11% of adults in Idaho earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the US average of 14%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Idaho grew by 69.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $78,141 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.0% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Idaho
| Metric | Idaho | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.542 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $64,507 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $48,475 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 24.9% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Idaho, it is 0.542, lower than US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 33% more than women's income in Idaho. Over a 35-year career, a 33% wage gap accumulates to roughly $561,120 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Idaho has narrowed from about 28% to 25% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 25% in 2021. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,379 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Idaho | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 13.3% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 17 | 22 |
Approximately 35,642 people are unemployed in Idaho.
The average commute time in Idaho is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Idaho has fallen from 7.8% to 3.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 8.8% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.7% in 2023.
Idaho Wealth Compared With Nearby States
Idaho is the 5th largest of the 6 states compared here, 1,929,983 residents against a local median of 3,390,702. Where Idaho breaks from the states next to it is unemployment, sitting 26% below the local median of 5.0% at 3.7%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The states themselves spread 3.4% on unemployment, so Idaho sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Idaho has the 3rd lowest unemployment of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 1,929,983 | $78,141 #5/6 | 6.0%/yr #1/6 | 3.7% #3/6 | 0.542 #4/6 |
| Nevada | 3,183,702 | $78,637 | 4.9%/yr | 6.9% | 0.546 |
| Montana | 1,116,812 | $72,476 | 5.2%/yr | 3.6% | 0.523 |
| Utah | 3,390,702 | $95,466 | 5.4%/yr | 3.5% | 0.551 |
| Oregon | 4,252,306 | $83,617 | 5.7%/yr | 5.3% | 0.538 |
| Washington | 7,801,159 | $98,224 | 5.6%/yr | 5.0% | 0.534 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Idaho has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Idaho.
How Wealthy Is Idaho?
Idaho has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $78,141, about 3% lower than the US average of $80,455.
How fast is household income rising in Idaho?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Idaho rose 69%, from $46,148 to $78,141. Over the same years, income here outpaced the U.S. as a whole: +69% against +57%.
What was the median household income in Idaho in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Idaho was $74,676, up 6% from $70,479 in 2022. The US median that year was $78,147.
What was the median household income in Idaho in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Idaho was $58,979. By 2024 it had risen 32% to $78,141.
Is it hard to find a job in Idaho?
Unemployment in Idaho is only 3.7%, well below the US rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Idaho?
The Gini coefficient in Idaho is 0.542. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Idaho?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Idaho has narrowed from about 28% to 25% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 25% in 2021. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,379 since 2009.
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