Idaho
Maps & Population Facts

Population
1,754,208
Residents per Sq. Mi.
21
Labor Participaton
63.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
26.8%
Median Household Income
$52,225
Median Individual Income
$27,589
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$40,603

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$207,100
Median Gross Rent
$822
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,213
Housing Units
721,818
People who reside in Idaho live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
75%
Apt, Condo, Other
25%
Analysis

Idaho is the 11th largest state by land area and 39th most populated. The state has one of the roughest terrains in the United States with a large portion of the state comprised of mountains and national parks.

Despite its rough terrain, Idaho has 11.6 million acres of land designated for farming. The state has a strong agricultural economy, producing about a combined 5 billion dollars annually in milk, potatoes, hay and wheat. Idaho has a young population and low unemployment.

Income

Households in the state of Idaho earn less money than the national median income, averaging 13% less per household.

Housing

Idaho has a median house price of $207,100. The cost of homeownership is comparable with other states. The cost of renting in Idaho is 19% less than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 30% 41st
New Construction (Built after 2000) 29% 5th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 36. Idaho has a population that is younger than in comparison to the US median age.

Idaho ranks worse than average for having an educated population. The state has less college graduates per resident than most states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in Idaho
Household Income
Map depicting areas of Idaho with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in Idaho
Vacant Property (%)
Map of Idaho showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Idaho USA
Median Property Value 207,100 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,213 1,513
Median Gross Rent 822 1,012
Property Vacancy 13.4% 12.6%
% Renters 30% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 21 93
Personal Comparison
Idaho USA
Median Household Income 52,225 60,336
Median Individual Income 27,589 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 40,603 46,881
Median Age 36.3 38.1
Labor Participation 63.9% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 26.8% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of Idaho is:
80X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
32%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
Idaho is 16 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 2% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View Idaho cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. Boise 343,931
2. Nampa 130,534
3. Idaho Falls 100,690
4. Coeur D'Alene 77,927
5. Pocatello 72,715

Highest Household Income

1. Boise Hills 108,191
2. Orchard 77,787
3. Howe 75,568
4. Inkom 73,236
5. Kuna 70,582

Highest Home Value

1. Ketchum 638,600
2. West Salmon Falls 450,000
3. Hailey-Bellevue 357,200
4. Tetonia 350,400
5. Forney 340,300

Highest Gross Rent

1. Boise Hills 1,342
2. Kuna 1,164
3. Orchard 1,156
4. Sugar 1,138
5. Eagle 1,037
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