Idaho
2.0 million people live in Idaho. Its population grew 10.4% since 2020, the fastest of 51. The typical household earns $84,234 a year, 1% below the national median, and the median home is worth $457,800, 23% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 2.0 million
- 15th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $84,234
- 1% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $457,800
- 23% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 9.7%
- 2.1 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$84,234 per year
1% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 22nd highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$41,816 per year
11% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 10th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
9.7%
2.1 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 14th lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
22.7 min one way
17% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 9th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$457,800
23% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 14th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,462 per month
6% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 23rd highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
71.1%
5.8 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 11th highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
2,029,733
0.59% of the U.S. total. 15th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+10.4%
7.3 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). Highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
23.3%
2.2 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 5th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
18.7%
0.2 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 19th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
6.0%
8.7 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 16th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Idaho, at 77.8%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 77.8% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 0.9% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 1.8% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 4.7% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 14.8% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
4.2 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 16th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
11.6%
1.4 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 15th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.