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Population Review

Idaho Falls, Idaho Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Idaho Falls, Idaho is 66,672 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in Idaho. The median household income is $69,630, the median home value is $298,600, and the median age is 33.5.

The population has grown 19.9% since 2010 (57,995 → 69,523).

66,672

Population

2456

People / sq mi

$69,630

Median Income

$298,600

Median Home Value

Idaho Falls covers 27.1 sq mi of land at 2456 people per square mile.

About Idaho Falls, ID

Idaho Falls is a city in Idaho with a population of 66,672. It ranks #4 among cities in Idaho by population. The median age is 33.5, younger than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Idaho Falls is $69,630, below the US median of $74,580. 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $298,600, with monthly rent averaging $992. The homeownership rate of 64.1% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Idaho Falls reflects 31.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.2 minutes each way.

Idaho Falls city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Idaho Falls city had a population of 57,995 in 2010 and 69,523 in 2024, a 19.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 69,523 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.31%.

2024 · 70K20102024

69,523

Population (2024)

57,995

Population (2010)

69,523

Peak (2024)

1.31%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201057,995
201158,518
201258,860
201359,034
201459,320
201559,858
201660,797
201761,768
201862,023
201962,888
202065,929
202167,192
202267,852
202368,072
202469,523

Race & Ethnicity

White82.8%
Black or African American0.4%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.5%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$69,630

Median Household Income

$33,511

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$298,600

Median Home Value

$992

Median Rent

64.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.5%

High School+

31.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.6%

Drive Alone

74.0%

Public Transit

8.3%

Work From Home

18.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

39.3%

Foreign Born

89.3%

Non-English at Home

7.9%

Veterans

14.3%

With Disability

91.9%

Health Insurance

96.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.8%
Manufacturing9.6%
Construction8.3%
Public Administration4.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.8%
Retail Trade3.7%
Information3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%
Agriculture & Mining1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Idaho Falls, Idaho has a population of 66,672 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in Idaho.

The median household income in Idaho Falls, Idaho is $69,630, with 8.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Idaho Falls, Idaho is $298,600, with median monthly rent at $992 and a homeownership rate of 64.1%.

The median age in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 33.5 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The population has grown 19.9% since 2010 (57,995 → 69,523).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.