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Dive into each indicator for Idaho.
2.00 M
Total population
38th in the U.S.
9 /km²
Density
37.1 years
Median age
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Male
740,000
Households
70.6%
Urban population
25.2%
Under 18
17.0%
65 and older
78.8 years
Life expectancy
Boise City (≈ 796,000)
Largest metro
+1.8%/yr
Growth
2020–2024, among the fastest in the U.S.
80.5%
White (non-Hispanic)
13.3%
Hispanic or Latino
≈ 266,000
3.0%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native American
1.7%
Asian
1.1%
Black or African American
≈ 10.6%
Mexican origin
Largest Hispanic subgroup
≈ 15,000
Basque-American community
Largest Basque population in the U.S.
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1890–20242 M▲ 2122%
U.S. Census (decennial), 1890–2020 + estimates.
Hispanic or Latino share
1980–202313.3%▲ 241%
Census race & ethnicity tables.
Black or African American share
1980–20231.1%▲ 267%
Census race tables.
Life expectancy at birth
1980–202378.8 yrs▲ 5%
CDC / NCHS state life tables.
Data table
| Total population | 2.00 M | 38th in the U.S. |
| Density | 9 /km² | |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
| Female | 49.9% | |
| Male | 50.1% | |
| Households | 740,000 | |
| Urban population | 70.6% | |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | |
| 65 and older | 17.0% | |
| Life expectancy | 78.8 years | |
| Largest metro | Boise City (≈ 796,000) | |
| Growth | +1.8%/yr | 2020–2024, among the fastest in the U.S. |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 80.5% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% | ≈ 266,000 |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | |
| Native American | 1.6% | |
| Asian | 1.7% | |
| Black or African American | 1.1% | |
| Mexican origin | ≈ 10.6% | Largest Hispanic subgroup |
| Basque-American community | ≈ 15,000 | Largest Basque population in the U.S. |
Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Idaho vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
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