Population 8,273 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Boise County
Household size in Boise County
| Period | Boise County | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.75 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.79 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.75 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.05 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
Boise County is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.28 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only three of Idaho's 44 counties have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Boise County
| Period | Boise County | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8 | 34.6 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.4 | 35.8 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.6 | 37.2 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.0 | 38.4 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +3.8 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.0, Boise County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 46.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only three of Idaho's 44 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Boise County
| Period | Boise County | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.5% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.4% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 9.5% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.6% of households in Boise County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Boise County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Idaho counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Boise County
Renters in Boise County
| Period | Boise County | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 29.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 31.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 30.3% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 27.5% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −13.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Boise County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share is down 13.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. No other Idaho county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Boise County
| Period | Boise County | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4% | 7.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.1% | 7.2% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 5.6% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.9% | 5.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Boise County: 32.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Boise County
| Period | Boise County | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1989 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1989 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1996 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Boise County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Even so, homes here are older than in the Boise area overall, where the median home dates to 1996. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Boise County
| Period | Boise County | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $628 | $884 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $538 | $921 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $895 | $1,075 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,015 | $1,700 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$387 | +$815 | +$641 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Boise County costs $1,015 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $387 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 24.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Boise County
Bachelor's degrees in Boise County
| Period | Boise County | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 28.8% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 30.0% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 31.6% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.0% | 36.9% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Boise County than nationally: 31.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.9 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Boise County
| Period | Boise County | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 89.5% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 90.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 91.7% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 92.7% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Boise County: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Idaho county has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Boise County
| Period | Boise County | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | −4.5 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Boise County runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 10.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Boise County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise County | 2.32 | 52.0 | 5.6% | 9.7% | 32.9% | 1989 | $1,015 | 31.0% | 96.2% | 3.4% |
| Gem County | 2.74 | 44.3 | 10.5% | 24.0% | 4.9% | 1985 | $1,059 | 20.0% | 89.4% | 3.0% |
| Payette County | 2.78 | 39.8 | 8.6% | 25.5% | 6.9% | 1980 | $912 | 16.5% | 85.7% | 3.4% |
| Malheur County | 2.76 | 36.2 | 15.0% | 36.8% | 12.8% | 1972 | $843 | 15.4% | 82.1% | 4.7% |
| Madison County | 4.15 | 22.9 | 4.6% | 59.8% | 23.4% | 1996 | $1,057 | 29.5% | 98.5% | 9.2% |
| Fremont County | 2.92 | 40.0 | 9.2% | 17.4% | 18.3% | 1975 | $919 | 22.8% | 91.2% | 3.8% |
| Deschutes County | 2.46 | 43.8 | 9.2% | 30.0% | 10.8% | 1997 | $1,910 | 44.4% | 95.4% | 4.2% |
| Lane County | 2.40 | 42.1 | 10.2% | 40.3% | 6.2% | 1979 | $1,423 | 34.3% | 93.3% | 6.4% |
| Washakie County | 2.25 | 45.1 | 7.2% | 25.8% | 14.1% | 1970 | $723 | 22.9% | 90.5% | 2.9% |
| Weston County | 2.31 | 45.9 | 9.5% | 13.2% | 16.2% | 1976 | $753 | 20.8% | 91.3% | 1.4% |
| Pennington County | 2.41 | 40.7 | 10.2% | 30.7% | 10.8% | 1985 | $1,202 | 34.6% | 94.4% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Boise County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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