Idaho Census Thread

[jimthemanincda]

2022 CSA (combined statistical area) census estimates:

Boise/Mountain Home/Ontario
899,574
(Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Elmore, Payette, Malheur OR)

Spokane/Spokane Valley/Coeur d'Alene
781,497
(Kootenai, Spokane WA, Stevens WA)

Idaho Falls/Rexburg/Blackfoot
284,485
(Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Jefferson, Fremont, Madison)

Pullman/Moscow
88,597
(Latah, Whitman WA)

Boise was just short of passing 900,000 last year.
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/t...cal-areas.html

[jimthemanincda]

Here are the 2022 city census estimates for Idaho:

1. Boise 236,634
2. Meridian 129,736
3. Nampa 110,951
4. Idaho Falls 67,723
5. Caldwell 65,920
6. Pocatello 57,730
7. Coeur d'Alene 56,733
8. Twin Falls 54,300
9. Post Falls 44,194
10. Rexburg 40,462
11. Lewiston 34,896
12. Eagle 32,399
13. Kuna 27,229
14. Moscow 26,249
15. Ammon 19,000
16. Hayden 16,531
17. Mountain Home 16,469
18. Chubbuck 16,165
19. Star 14,646
20. Jerome 13,037
21. Garden City 12,927
22. Blackfoot 12,702
23. Burley 12,142
24. (tie) Rathdrum 10,651 & Middleton 10,651

---Boise lost about 1,000 people vs. 2021 (not here to argue whether this really happened or not...just reporting Census Bureau estimates from year to year)
---Caldwell will surpass Idaho Falls as the state's 4th largest city in the next 2 years
---Coeur d'Alene will surpass Pocatello as the state's 6th largest city in the next 4-5 years
---Twin Falls will be 1-2 years behind Coeur d'Alene in passing Pocatello
---Ammon should go over 20,000 in the next 3-4 years
---Hayden passed Mountain Home in population last year

https://www.census.gov/data/tables/t...and-towns.html

[jimthemanincda]

The Census Bureau finalized state population estimates for 2023 recently. Idaho's population was estimated to be 1,964,726 on 7/1/23.

Between 4/1/20-7/1/23, Idaho was the fourth fastest growing state in the nation, at 1.3%. Only South Carolina (1.7%), Florida (1.6%), and Texas (1.6%) grew faster.

Idaho did not surpass Nebraska in population but should do so sometime over the next few months...Nebraska's population was 1,978,379. This will make Idaho the 37th most populous state. At this growth rate, Idaho will pass New Mexico in about 5 years to become the 36th most populous state. After that we have quite a while before moving up the state population table any more since Mississippi, Kansas, and Arkansas are all at least 39% more populous than New Mexico currently is.

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/...283514643.html

Nothing will be in stone for anoter 6 years, but it is looking more likely that Idaho will gain a 3rd seat in the U.S. House after the 2030 Census...

https://www.brennancenter.org/our-wo...%20of%20power.
https://thearp.org/blog/apportionmen...apportionment/
https://www.electiondataservices.com...2wTableMap.pdf

[Evo5Boise]

Originally Posted by jimthemanincda

The Census Bureau finalized state population estimates for 2023 recently. Idaho's population was estimated to be 1,964,726 on 7/1/23.

Between 4/1/20-7/1/23, Idaho was the fourth fastest growing state in the nation, at 1.3%. Only South Carolina (1.7%), Florida (1.6%), and Texas (1.6%) grew faster.

Idaho did not surpass Nebraska in population but should do so sometime over the next few months...Nebraska's population was 1,978,379. This will make Idaho the 37th most populous state. At this growth rate, Idaho will pass New Mexico in about 5 years to become the 36th most populous state. After that we have quite a while before moving up the state population table any more since Mississippi, Kansas, and Arkansas are all at least 39% more populous than New Mexico currently is.

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/...283514643.html

Nothing will be in stone for anoter 6 years, but it is looking more likely that Idaho will gain a 3rd seat in the U.S. House after the 2030 Census...

https://www.brennancenter.org/our-wo...%20of%20power.
https://thearp.org/blog/apportionmen...apportionment/
https://www.electiondataservices.com...2wTableMap.pdf

Crazy! I'm old enough to remember when the state surpassed 1 million in the early 90s, and, that was a big deal back then. It's safe to say the secret about Idaho is out.

[jimthemanincda]

Here are the 2023 county census estimates from a few weeks ago...population estimates are for 7/1/2023:

1. Ada 524,673
2. Canyon 257,674
3. Kootenai 185,010
4. Bonneville 131,366
5. Twin Falls 95,156
6. Bannock 90,400
7. Madison 54,547
8. Bonner 52,547
9. Bingham 50,395
10. Nez Perce 42,987
11. Latah 41,301

Bannock County surpassed 90,000 people last year. Bingham County passed 50,000 people last year. In addition, Nez Perce passed Latah in population as the 10 most populous county in Idaho.
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/t...ies-total.html

[jimthemanincda]

Here are the 2023 metro census estimates:

1. Boise metro (Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gen, Owyhee) 824,657
2. Coeur d'Alene metro (Kootenai) 185,010
3. Idaho Falls metro (Bonneville, Butte, Jefferson) 168,322
4. Twin Falls metro (Twin Falls, Jerome) 120,635
5. Pocatello metro (Bannock, Power) 90,400
6. Rexburg micro (Fremont, Madison) 68,743
7. Lewiston metro (Nez Perce, Asotin WA) 65,536
8. Sandpoint micro (Bonner) 52,547
9. Blackfoot micro (Bingham) 50,395
10. Burley micro (Cassia, Minidoka) 48,176
11. Moscow micro (Latah) 41,301
12. Hailey micro (Blaine, Camas) 31,723
12. Mountain Home (Elmore) 29,724

Coeur d'Alene was the 19th fastest growing metro area in the U.S. between 2020-2023 (in % terms), with growth of 8.0%. Boise was 23rd, at 7.8% growth. Idaho Falls was 31st, with growth of 6.9%.
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/t...cal-areas.html

[jimthemanincda]

2023 CSA (combined statistical area) census estimates:

Boise/Mountain Home/Ontario
913,704
(Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Elmore, Payette, Malheur OR)

Spokane/Spokane Valley/Coeur d'Alene
785,302
(Kootenai, Spokane WA, Stevens WA)

Idaho Falls/Rexburg/Blackfoot
287,460
(Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Jefferson, Fremont, Madison)

Pullman/Moscow
89,313
(Latah, Whitman WA)

Boise CSA passed 900,000 last year.
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/t...cal-areas.html

[Sawtooth]

It's crazy our MSA is nearing the 900,000 mark and the CSA near one million. Ada County is over half a million. It's never going to stop lol. We all love growth at this forum, but how do we protect our quality of life?

It appears people in another thread are using old and incorrect data when referencing our population base.

[Boiseguy]

Originally Posted by Sawtooth

It's crazy our MSA is nearing the 900,000 mark and the CSA near one million. Ada County is over half a million. It's never going to stop lol. We all love growth at this forum, but how do we protect our quality of life?

It appears people in another thread are using old and incorrect data when referencing our population base.

there's some unsavory characters in THAT city's threads... best to just steer clear of that thread all together. That thread is literally 10 years worth of posts with them fighting and bickering.

[skizzo]

is Boise actually losing population?

[Sawtooth]

Originally Posted by skizzo

is Boise actually losing population?

Nope. Especially considering all of the new apartment units and homes built and being built within city limits. Apartments fill up fast and homes sell quickly.

[StevenF]

Originally Posted by jimthemanincda

The Census Bureau finalized state population estimates for 2023 recently. Idaho's population was estimated to be 1,964,726 on 7/1/23.

Between 4/1/20-7/1/23, Idaho was the fourth fastest growing state in the nation, at 1.3%. Only South Carolina (1.7%), Florida (1.6%), and Texas (1.6%) grew faster.

Idaho did not surpass Nebraska in population but should do so sometime over the next few months...Nebraska's population was 1,978,379. This will make Idaho the 37th most populous state. At this growth rate, Idaho will pass New Mexico in about 5 years to become the 36th most populous state. After that we have quite a while before moving up the state population table any more since Mississippi, Kansas, and Arkansas are all at least 39% more populous than New Mexico currently is.

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/...283514643.html

Nothing will be in stone for anoter 6 years, but it is looking more likely that Idaho will gain a 3rd seat in the U.S. House after the 2030 Census...

https://www.brennancenter.org/our-wo...%20of%20power.
https://thearp.org/blog/apportionmen...apportionment/
https://www.electiondataservices.com...2wTableMap.pdf

I took my family of 8 out of Utah and took it to Nebraska. That should keep Idaho from that 37th spot for at least a week or two.

[jimthemanincda]

Here are the 2023 city census estimates for Idaho:

1. Boise 235,421
2. Meridian 134,801
3. Nampa 114,268
4. Caldwell 68,336
5. Idaho Falls 68,001
6. Pocatello 58,064
7. Coeur d'Alene 56,894
8. Twin Falls 54,943
9. Post Falls 44,798
10. Rexburg 39,975
11. Lewiston 34,836
12. Eagle 32,319
13. Kuna 28,050
14. Moscow 26,387
15. Ammon 19,617
16. Mountain Home 16,703
17. Hayden 16,422
18. Chubbuck 16,362
19. Star 16,333
20. Jerome 13,135
21. Blackfoot 12,999
22. Garden City 12,784
23. Burley 12,146
24. Rathdrum 11,580
25. Middleton 11,016

---Boise lost over 1,000 people vs. 2022 (not here to argue whether this really happened or not...just reporting Census Bureau estimates from year to year)
---Meridian surpassed 130,000 population
---Caldwell passed Idaho Falls as the 4th largest city in the state...that means all 4 of Idaho's largest cities are now in the Boise area
---Mountain Home passed Hayden
---Blackfoot passed Garden City
---Rathdrum passed Middleton

In the next few years:
---Coeur d'Alene will surpass Pocatello as the state's 6th largest city in the next 4-5 years
---Twin Falls will be 1-2 years behind Coeur d'Alene in passing Pocatello


https://www.census.gov/data/tables/t...and-towns.html

[jimthemanincda]

It isn't very accurate to extrapolate short term growth rates but it's fun so I am going to do it anyway...here are population estimates in 3 years (2026) using population growth rates (%) between 2020-2023 from the U.S. Census Bureau:

2026 city population projections:
1. Boise 234,809
2. Meridian 152,136
3. Nampa 128,883
4. Caldwell 77,008
5. Idaho Falls 70,163
6. Pocatello 59,736
7. Coeur d'Alene 58,914
8. Twin Falls 57,959
9. Post Falls 51,128
10. Rexburg 40,539
11. Lewiston 35,439
12. Eagle 33,835
13. Kuna 32,134
14. Moscow 27,289
15. Ammon 21,530
16. Mountain Home 17,384
18. Hayden 17,230
19. Chubbuck 17,085

[Cottonwood]

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/04/18...pulation-boom/

Ada & Canyon continue growth – Boise, Meridian & Nampa notch milestones
By Gretchen Parsons - BoiseDev Managing Editor
April 18, 2024

The population of Ada and Canyon counties shot up to over 800,000 according to new 2024 data.

In addition, Boise’s population is now over 250,000. Idaho’s capital city has grown by a little over 14,000 residents since 2020.

[Craxo]

Is there an exact number for the population of the MSA?

Edit: whoops 822,890 people, forgetting to read the article like the dumbass I can be
But holy crap 100,000 people in 4 years is insane! And Boise finally hit 1/4 of a million people.

[Boiseguy]

Originally Posted by Cottonwood

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/04/18...pulation-boom/

Ada & Canyon continue growth – Boise, Meridian & Nampa notch milestones
By Gretchen Parsons - BoiseDev Managing Editor
April 18, 2024

There is a lot of ada county population that IS essentially boise but not technically in the city limits.. Southwest Ada County Alliance alone is 30-40k people that once annexed will boost quite a bit. It almost happened last fall, but it's only a matter of time

[skizzo]

is Idaho Falls growing? Its the largest city outside Boise metro area, would be interesting to see how the rest of the state is doing

[el conquistador]

Originally Posted by skizzo

is Idaho Falls growing? Its the largest city outside Boise metro area, would be interesting to see how the rest of the state is doing

I grew up there and I can definitively say yes. It was maybe 40K into the early 90's. Also factor in that it is right next to Ammon. The two have grown into each other. Ammon was just a small farm community, but now it's new subdivisions, retail, restaurant, business, etc.

Pocatello has grown a bit but not nearly at the same pace. When I was growing up, Idaho Falls and Pocatello generally had identical populations, but IF took off.

Twin Falls and surrounding area are growing fast, and the panhandle cities (Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Sandpoint) have grown a lot.

[jimthemanincda]

Originally Posted by skizzo

is Idaho Falls growing? Its the largest city outside Boise metro area, would be interesting to see how the rest of the state is doing

Check out Coeur d'Alene's thread. A tad smaller of a city than Idaho Falls but the 2nd largest metro area in the state of Idaho and the second best skyline as well!