Ada County, ID

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2021 Population

485,246

3.36% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.7

1.34% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.17%

1.21% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$75,115

7.38% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$342,500

14.7% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

247,505

2.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Ada County, ID had a population of 485k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $75,115. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ada County, ID grew from 469,473 to 485,246, a 3.36% increase and its median household income grew from $69,952 to $75,115, a 7.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ada County, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.24%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.12%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.41%).

None of the households in Ada County, ID reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Ada County, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ada County, ID are Boise State University (5,898 degrees awarded in 2021), Carrington College-Boise (343 degrees), and Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology (211 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Ada County, ID was $342,500, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in Ada County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Ada County, ID was 2 cars per household.

Ada County, ID borders Boise County, ID, Canyon County, ID, Elmore County, ID, Gem County, ID, and Owyhee County, ID.

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Population & Diversity

Ada County, ID is home to a population of 485k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.69% of Ada County, ID residents were born outside of the country (27.6k people).

In 2021, there were 19.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (405k people) in Ada County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.6k White (Hispanic) and 15.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of Ada County, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ada County, ID was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ada County, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ada County, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
405k ± 931
White (Hispanic)
20.6k ± 1.51k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
15.1k ± 1.14k

8.7%

Hispanic Population

42.2k people

8.7% of the people in Ada County, ID are hispanic (42.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ada County, ID as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
52,075 ± 5,521 people
Canada
5,748 ± 1,858 people
Philippines
2,859 ± 1,312 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 52,075 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 5,748 and Philippines with 2,859.

Foreign-Born Population

5.69%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

27.6k people

5.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

26.9k people

As of 2021, 5.69% of Ada County, ID residents (27.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ada County, ID was 5.74%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ada County, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,124 ± 808
Gulf War (2001-)
7,549 ± 792
Gulf War (1990s)
5,044 ± 725

Ada County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ada County, ID employs 248k people. The largest industries in Ada County, ID are Health Care & Social Assistance (34,841 people), Retail Trade (28,433 people), and Manufacturing (21,803 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($96,406), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,096), and Manufacturing ($64,380).

Males in Idaho have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,522. The income inequality in Idaho (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

248k

2021 Value

± 4,967

2.11%

1 Year growth

± 2.84%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ada County, ID grew at a rate of 2.11%, from 242k employees to 248k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ada County, ID, are Management Occupations (30,470 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,868 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (26,399 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ada County, ID.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Idaho (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

248k

2021 Value

± 4,967

2.11%

1 Year growth

± 2.84%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ada County, ID grew at a rate of 2.11%, from 242k employees to 248k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ada County, ID, are Health Care & Social Assistance (34,841 people), Retail Trade (28,433 people), and Manufacturing (21,803 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ada County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Ada County, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,365

Median earning men ± $1,628

$34,598

Median earning women ± $1,080

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($67,908), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,406), and Public Administration ($62,134).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,972), Public Administration ($51,832), and Wholesale Trade ($46,654).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Idaho. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Idaho.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

5,635
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,863
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
3,631
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$5.58M
Manufacturing
$3.54M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.29M
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $11.8B, followed by Electronics ($7.02B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($6.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Idaho products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$70.7B

2020 Value in Idaho

$123B

Projected 2050 Value in Idaho

74.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Idaho trade was $70.7B. This is expected to increase 74.6% to $123B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Idaho trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$7.02B
California
$4.21B
Utah
$3.18B

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $7.02B, followed by California with $4.21B and Utah and $3.18B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Idaho shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ada County, ID went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.05%).

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.05%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ada County, ID went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ada County, ID for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Idaho

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Mike Crapo

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Jim Risch

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Idaho over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Idaho

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Idaho have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Ada County, ID awarded 6,886 degrees. The student population of Ada County, ID in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,383 male students and 16,477 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ada County, ID are White (5,022 and 74.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (924 and 13.6%), Two or More Races (224 and 3.3%), and Unknown (221 and 3.26%).

The largest universities in Ada County, ID by number of degrees awarded are Boise State University (5,898 and 85.7%), Carrington College-Boise (343 and 4.98%), and Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology (211 and 3.06%).

The most popular majors in Ada County, ID are Registered Nursing (555 and 8.06%), General Business Administration & Management (395 and 5.74%), and Social Work (306 and 4.44%).

The median tuition costs in Ada County, ID are $12,450 for private four year colleges, and $5,532 and $22,452 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Ada County, ID, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 27,860 (40.9% men and 59.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 27,860 students enrolled in Ada County, ID, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20,048 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
196 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
476 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
201 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ada County, ID was General Business with 196 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Ada County, ID according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Boise State University
5,898 degrees awarded
Carrington College-Boise
343 degrees awarded
Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology
211 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Boise State University with 5,898 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,461 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ada County, ID, which is 0.556 times less than the 4,425 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,022 degrees mean that there were 5.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 924 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,112) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,528) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.578% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.608% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (382k), Some college (363k), and Bachelors Degree (242k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ada County, ID was $342,500 in 2021, which is 1.4 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $298,600 to $342,500, a 14.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Ada County, ID is 71%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ada County, ID have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ada County, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ada County, ID is $75,115. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Ada County, ID was Census Tract 102.24 with a value of $131,555, followed by Census Tract 8.05 and Census Tract 2.02, with respective values of $123,250 and $110,730.

In 2022, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ada County, ID. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.97%.

Housing

Property

$342,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,599

$131,151

Median Property Taxes

±$3,312

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ada County, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ada County, ID compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71%

Homeownership

2021

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71% of the housing units in Ada County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ada County, ID compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 102.24
Census Tract 8.05
Census Tract 2.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ada County, ID was Census Tract 102.24 with a value of $131,555, followed by Census Tract 8.05 and Census Tract 2.02, with respective values of $123,250 and $110,730.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Ada County, ID colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,115

Median Household Income

± $1,565

185k

Number of Households

± 4,035

In 2021, the median household income of the 185k households in Ada County, ID grew to $75,115 from the previous year's value of $69,952.

The following chart displays the households in Ada County, ID distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ada County, ID is from Idaho.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.469

2020 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2021, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.89% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Idaho across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.1%)
Worked At Home (12.1%)
Carpooled (6.82%)

In 2021, 76.1% of workers in Ada County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (6.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ada County, ID have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Ada County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ada County, ID compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ada County, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ada County, ID have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ada County, ID. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.97%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ada County, ID (43.6k out of 475k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ada County, ID is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 7% of the children was living in poverty in Ada County, ID. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 231 in Ada County, ID. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 13.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.6% of the population of Ada County, ID has health coverage, with 55.1% on employee plans, 9.27% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 2.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ada County, ID see 1038 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.24% decrease from the previous year (1051 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1242 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 317 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,038 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ada County, ID

Primary care physicians in Ada County, ID see an average of 1,038 patients per year. This represents a 1.24% decrease from the previous year (1,051 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ada County, ID in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.42%

Uninsured

55.1%

Employer Coverage

9.27%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

2.2%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ada County, ID declined by 4.12% from 7.74% to 7.42%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ada County, ID changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 35 in Ada County, ID.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ada County, ID.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.4% in Ada County, ID.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ada County, ID.

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