Rank #39 by Population · Updated April 2026
Idaho Population 2026
The population of Idaho is 1,893,296 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $74,636, the median home value is $376,000, and the median age is 37.1.
Idaho's population has grown 514.8% since 1910 (325,594 → 2,001,619).
1,893,296
Population
23
People / sq mi
$74,636
Median Income
37.1
Median Age
Idaho covers 82,645 sq mi of land at a density of 22.9 people per square mile.
About Idaho
Idaho is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 48.9% of the population. Idaho is a US state with a population of 1,893,296. It ranks #39 among US states by population.
Median household income is $74,636, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.0%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $376,000, with typical rent around $1,150.
31.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 12.2%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Idaho, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Idaho, #39 by population
Idaho Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Idaho had a population of 325,594 in 1910 and 2,001,619 in 2024, a 6.1× growth over 114 years. The peak was 2,001,619 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.70%.
2,001,619
Population (2024)
325,594
Population (1910)
2,001,619
Peak (2024)
1.70%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 325,594 |
| 1920 | 431,866 |
| 1930 | 445,032 |
| 1940 | 524,873 |
| 1950 | 588,637 |
| 1960 | 667,191 |
| 1970 | 712,567 |
| 1980 | 943,935 |
| 1990 | 1,006,749 |
| 2000 | 1,293,953 |
| 2010 | 1,567,582 |
| 2020 | 1,839,106 |
| 2020 | 1,849,415 |
| 2021 | 1,904,848 |
| 2022 | 1,944,299 |
| 2023 | 1,971,122 |
| 2024 | 2,001,619 |
Age Distribution
Male: 50.3% · Female: 49.7%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
Economy & Income
$74,636
Median Household Income
$37,169
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
$98,748
Mean Household Income
60.4%
Employment Rate
Cost of Living
Idaho's overall price level is 95.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.5% lower the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Idaho's median household income of $74,636 has the buying power of $78,158 in average-priced areas.
95.5
Price Level (US = 100)
$78,158
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$74,636
Nominal Median Income
Education
91.7%
High School Graduate+
31.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
22,391
Live Births (2022)
11.8
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
73.5%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 92.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
Housing
$376,000
Median Home Value
$1,150
Median Rent
776,683
Total Housing Units
72.4%
Owner-Occupied
27.6%
Renter-Occupied
10.7%
Vacant
Languages Spoken at Home
89.3% of Idaho residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Idaho:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 49,541 | 2.78% |
| 2 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 1,393 | 0.08% |
| 3 | Arabic | 1,315 | 0.07% |
| 4 | German | 982 | 0.06% |
| 5 | Nepali, Marathi, or other Indic | 728 | 0.04% |
| 6 | Thai, Lao, or other Tai-Kadai | 710 | 0.04% |
| 7 | Polish | 673 | 0.04% |
| 8 | Korean | 673 | 0.04% |
| 9 | Greek | 661 | 0.04% |
| 10 | Vietnamese | 624 | 0.04% |
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
2.7%
Carpool
12.2%
Work From Home
21.6 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Idaho
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | 235,701 |
| 2 | Meridian | 124,865 |
| 3 | Nampa | 106,289 |
| 4 | Idaho Falls | 66,672 |
| 5 | Caldwell | 63,465 |
| 6 | Pocatello | 57,152 |
| 7 | Coeur d'Alene | 55,558 |
| 8 | Twin Falls | 53,219 |
| 9 | Post Falls | 41,716 |
| 10 | Rexburg | 39,589 |
| 11 | Lewiston | 34,471 |
| 12 | Eagle | 31,490 |
| 13 | Kuna | 25,960 |
| 14 | Moscow | 25,868 |
| 15 | Ammon | 18,496 |
| 16 | Mountain Home | 16,265 |
| 17 | Hayden | 16,021 |
| 18 | Chubbuck | 15,900 |
| 19 | Star | 13,231 |
| 20 | Jerome | 12,689 |
Counties in Idaho
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ada County | 508,052 | $88,907 |
| 2 | Canyon County | 242,405 | $72,355 |
| 3 | Kootenai County | 177,736 | $77,034 |
| 4 | Bonneville County | 127,056 | $76,646 |
| 5 | Twin Falls County | 92,121 | $65,338 |
| 6 | Bannock County | 88,457 | $64,080 |
| 7 | Madison County | 53,578 | $58,259 |
| 8 | Bonner County | 49,456 | $65,168 |
| 9 | Bingham County | 48,993 | $76,842 |
| 10 | Nez Perce County | 42,477 | $71,466 |
| 11 | Latah County | 40,315 | $65,179 |
| 12 | Jefferson County | 32,234 | $82,952 |
| 13 | Elmore County | 29,046 | $58,976 |
| 14 | Payette County | 26,190 | $65,723 |
| 15 | Cassia County | 25,165 | $67,042 |
| 16 | Jerome County | 24,788 | $69,338 |
| 17 | Blaine County | 24,579 | $84,470 |
| 18 | Minidoka County | 21,922 | $70,060 |
| 19 | Gem County | 19,854 | $66,245 |
| 20 | Idaho County | 17,120 | $60,975 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho has a population of 1,893,296 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-most populous state in the United States.
Idaho is gaining population, with a +514.8% change over the available historical Census record. Idaho's population has grown 514.8% since 1910 (325,594 → 2,001,619).
The median household income in Idaho is $74,636, with a per capita income of $37,169. 7.0% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.
83.3% of Idaho's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 0.7% is Black or African American, 0.1% is Asian, and 2.8% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Idaho is 83.3% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.1% Asian, and 2.8% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Idaho is 37.1 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
Idaho's population has grown 514.8% since 1910 (325,594 → 2,001,619).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Idaho's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.