Idaho
44 counties, 236 cities and towns, and 281 ZIP codes.
Population
1,934,262
Land area
82,645sq mi
People per sq mi
23
Cities and towns
236
Largest cities in Idaho
Idaho at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $77,800 a year, 4% less than the U.S. figure of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $418,600 (26% above the U.S.) and median rent is $1,238 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Boise City (237,242), Meridian (130,138) and Nampa (110,319).
Local data for Idaho
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals48
- Emergency Rooms40
- Nursing Homes80
- Schools916
- Colleges37
- Libraries156
- Banks406
- Post Offices141
- Parks936
- Grocery Stores585
- Restaurants4,945
- Affordable Housing131
- Home Health Agencies49
- Hospice Care56
- Dialysis Centers28
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals10
- Community Health Centers240
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment253
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools119
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools22
- Superfund Sites12
- Toxic Release Facilities129
- Historic Places870
Housing and community stats
Idaho, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,800
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$418,600
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,238/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
31.8%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (319,931), Mexican Americans (211,895), Irish Americans (183,185).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,392
874,283 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,323
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$17.86B
FY 2026, $9,712 per person
PPP loans
$3.5B
52,388 loans, 461,697 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$13.32M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
Idaho, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
0
of 44 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
11,153
126 deaths
Flood insurance policies
3,768
$10.29M paid since 1978
Superfund sites
12
129 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone870 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Idaho, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Largest cities in Idaho
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City | 237,242 | 85.2 |
| Meridian | 130,138 | 37.1 |
| Nampa | 110,319 | 35.9 |
| Idaho Falls | 67,725 | 27.2 |
| Caldwell | 66,516 | 25.1 |
| Pocatello | 57,635 | 34 |
| Coeur d'Alene | 56,447 | 16.9 |
| Twin Falls | 54,164 | 19.9 |
| Post Falls | 43,391 | 19.1 |
| Rexburg | 40,543 | 10.4 |
| Lewiston | 34,651 | 17.5 |
| Eagle | 32,855 | 45.2 |
| Kuna | 27,158 | 26 |
| Moscow | 26,286 | 6.9 |
| Ammon | 19,064 | 8.2 |
| Mountain Home | 16,493 | 7.1 |
| Hayden | 16,338 | 10.5 |
| Chubbuck | 16,126 | 7 |
| Star | 14,745 | 11.5 |
| Jerome | 12,930 | 5.7 |
| Blackfoot | 12,782 | 6.1 |
| Garden City | 12,654 | 4.1 |
| Burley | 11,958 | 6.8 |
| Rathdrum | 10,874 | 7 |
| Middleton | 10,649 | 6.6 |
Counties, cities and towns in Idaho
Population shown
- Ada County518,935
- Canyon County250,790
- Kootenai County181,996
- Bonneville County129,523
- Twin Falls County93,734
- Bannock County89,454
- Madison County54,618
- Bonner County51,049
- Bingham County49,664
- Nez Perce County42,697
- Latah County41,049
- Jefferson County33,154
- Elmore County29,321
- Payette County26,771
- Cassia County25,483
- Jerome County25,173
- Blaine County24,951
- Minidoka County22,208
- Gem County20,614
- Idaho County17,432
- Gooding County15,931
- Franklin County15,056
- Fremont County13,943
- Shoshone County13,785
- Boundary County13,172
- Owyhee County12,503
- Teton County12,425
- Valley County12,389
- Washington County11,142
- Benewah County10,142
- Clearwater County9,012
- Boise County8,273
- Lemhi County8,249
- Power County8,133
- Caribou County7,162
- Bear Lake County6,650
- Lincoln County5,358
- Oneida County4,768
- Adams County4,744
- Custer County4,470
- Lewis County3,682
- Butte County2,684
- Camas County1,124
- Clark County849
Frequently asked questions
- How many counties are in Idaho?
- Idaho has 44 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in Idaho?
- Boise City is the largest city in Idaho, with a population of about 237,242.
- What is the population of Idaho?
- Idaho has about 1,934,262 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in Idaho?
- There are 281 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Idaho.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)