Potato capital
Idaho grows about a third of all potatoes produced in the United States.
Capital: BoiseLargest city: BoiseNickname: The Gem StateStatehood: 1890
Idaho at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
216,442 km²
14th largest state
Population
2,001,619
9.4 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 38th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
5.7%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$137 billion
$64,200 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
22,830
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
16,635
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+6,195
Births minus deaths
Population change
+30,497
July 2023–June 2024
Idaho data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Idaho
44 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Idaho, United States
Ada County
County seat: Boise
508,052
Population
$47,768
Income per capita
$476,000
Median home value
3.1%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 1,052 mi²
- Population density
- 483 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
44 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Idaho
Deeper than the Grand Canyon
Hells Canyon, carved by the Snake River on the Idaho–Oregon border, is the deepest river gorge in North America at about 2,436 m (7,993 ft).
The first nuclear-powered town
In 1955 Arco became the first community in the world lit entirely by nuclear power, from the nearby National Reactor Testing Station.
The Gem State's star garnets
Idaho is one of only two places in the world where star garnets are found in significant quantities.