Boise County, Idaho Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Boise County, Idaho, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Boise County, Idaho. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Boise County, Idaho. The estimated population of Boise County, Idaho is 7,549 people, with a median age of 53.7.

We can look at the total population in Boise County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,549
 -1% +8.34%
2020
7,625
+3.35%
-
2019
7,378
+3%
-
2018
7,163
+2.8%
-
2017
6,968
 - -

Population of Boise County, Idaho by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.3%
91.8%
 -3.81%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
1%
 -90.00%
Hispanic
5.2%
4.1%
 +26.83%
Asian
1.7%
0.7%
 +142.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
2.2%
 +86.36%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Boise County, Idaho by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53.7 -1.29% 54.6 -0.55% 52.8 -1.49%
2020 54.4 +0.74% 54.9 +1.1% 53.6 +0.75%
2019 54 +1.89% 54.3 +0.37% 53.2 +3.3%
2018 53 -0.38% 54.1 +0.56% 51.5 -1.15%
2017 53.2 - 53.8 - 52.1 -

The median age of Boise County, Idaho gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 288 -28.09% 229 +41.36% 203 321
10 to 19 452 +5.47% 453 -7.67% 470 411
20 to 29 236 -0.45% 172 +10.94% 232 178
30 to 39 330 +29.02% 313 +24.78% 424 394
40 to 49 328 +10.79% 384 +4.7% 357 398
50 to 59 694 0% 628 +12.53% 694 694
60 to 69 796 +9.11% 720 +15.98% 866 840
70+ 554 +6.45% 391 +22.86% 586 481

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Boise County, Idaho is $64,125.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Boise County.

  • Under 25
    $31,719.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,326.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,223.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,318.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Boise County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Boise County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Boise County, Idaho is currently $74,680.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.11% of households in Boise County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Boise County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.80%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.11%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Boise County is $33,418.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Boise County by the total population of Boise County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Boise County, Idaho, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Boise County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.72%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.74%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.15%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Boise County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Boise County over the age of 16 is 6,564.

Of those people, a total of 50.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Boise County is 49.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 420 36.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 155 79.40% 12.20%
25 to 29 years 255 66.70% 7.10%
30 to 34 years 307 61.20% 4.80%
35 to 44 years 859 77.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 944 72.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 851 62.60% 0.90%
60 to 64 years 805 54.90% 0.70%
65 to 74 years 1,375 24.90% 1.50%
75 years and over 593 1.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Boise County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,003 50.80% 1.60%
Black or African American 18 11.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 26 30.80% 0.00%
Asian 130 52.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 14 100.00% 0.00%
Other 54 70.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 319 39.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 293 45.10% 6.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,819 51.30% 1.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Boise County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Boise County is 3,224, with median earnings of $35,399.00.

Women in Boise County, Idaho earning approximately 63.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,224 $35,399.00
Male 1,665 $44,063.00
Female 1,559 $28,025.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 422 $73,571.00
Business and Financial 85 $69,792.00
Computer and Mathematical 70 $105,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 98 $122,969.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 75 $76,533.00
Community and Social Service 76 $16,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 230 $41,029.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $60,385.00
Healthcare Practitioners 249 $29,442.00
Healthcare Support 124 $19,712.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $33,875.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 207 $12,989.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 124 $25,278.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $26,250.00
Sales 372 $36,106.00
Office and Administrative Support 352 $26,136.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $49,306.00
Construction and Extraction 276 $24,712.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 88 $71,806.00
Production 147 $29,583.00
Transportation and Material Moving 78 $26,250.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 292 $85,000.00 130 $31,000.00
Business and Financial 29 $103,750.00 56 $68,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $106,042.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 98 $122,969.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 75 $76,533.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $0.00 52 $20,341.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 52 $52,353.00 178 $29,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 20 $60,577.00
Healthcare Practitioners 76 $14,817.00 173 $29,576.00
Healthcare Support 28 $16,250.00 96 $19,808.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $47,500.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 70 $14,500.00 137 $12,074.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 50 $18,750.00 74 $25,764.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 15 $12,083.00
Sales 153 $40,250.00 219 $35,380.00
Office and Administrative Support 30 $42,500.00 322 $25,341.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 252 $24,211.00 24 $50,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 88 $71,806.00 0 $0.00
Production 121 $28,036.00 26 $42,273.00
Transportation and Material Moving 64 $43,750.00 14 $6,250.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,277 households in Boise County, with an average household size of 2.29 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,227 families in Boise County with an average family size of 2.71 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,959 104 164 1,050
Average Household Size 2.72 2.5 3.98 1.2
Total Families 1,959 104 164 0
Average Household Size 2.69 1.89 3.49 0

Poverty

Of the 2,227 families in Boise County, 7.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Boise County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,427 housing units in Boise County, Idaho.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,277 60.38%
Vacant 2,150 39.62%

7.72% of the total 5,427 housing units in Boise County are rental units. This is approximately 419 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,788 are occupied by the owner - or 51.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Boise County is $808.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Boise County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    70
  • Less than $500
    53
  • $500 to $999
    226
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    127
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    9
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    4
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Boise County is $278,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Boise County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    224
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    209
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    292
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    244
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    515
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    729
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    385
  • $1,000,000 or more
    190

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Boise County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Boise County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    138
  • 1940 to 1949
    89
  • 1950 to 1959
    191
  • 1960 to 1969
    337
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,107
  • 1980 to 1989
    952
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,464
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,011
  • 2010 to 2013
    135
  • 2014 or later
    3

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Boise County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    95
  • 1 vehicle available
    687
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,257
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,238

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Boise County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Boise County that commute to work in a particular way.

35.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Boise County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    250
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    278
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    191
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    170
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    108
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    74
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    134
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    176
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    246
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    647
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    389
  • 90 or more minutes
    106

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Boise County, Idaho in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Boise County, Idaho

We have data for 11 places in Boise County, Idaho. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.