Population 36,534 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eagle
Household size in Eagle
| Period | Eagle | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.75 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.79 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.75 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.05 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, Eagle sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.90 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southeast.
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 Eagle
| Period | Eagle | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 34.6 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 35.8 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 37.2 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 38.4 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.3 | +3.8 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Eagle skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 37.4 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Eagle
| Period | Eagle | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.5% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.4% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.5% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in Eagle, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. Eagle has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Idaho cities.
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 Eagle
Renters in Eagle
| Period | Eagle | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 29.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 31.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 30.3% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 27.5% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.3% of households in Eagle rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only four of the 51 Idaho cities with 5,000+ people have 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 Eagle
| Period | Eagle | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.2% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.6% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Eagle: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Boise area. Vacancy is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Eagle
| Period | Eagle | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1989 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1989 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1996 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Eagle is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2006, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 51 Idaho cities with 5,000+ people, only two have newer homes.
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 Eagle
| Period | Eagle | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,004 | $884 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,098 | $921 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,293 | $1,075 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,905 | $1,700 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$901 | +$815 | +$641 | +$606 |
The median renter in Eagle pays $1,905 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $901 a month from 2006–10, a 90% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
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 Eagle
Bachelor's degrees in Eagle
| Period | Eagle | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6% | 28.8% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.2% | 30.0% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.8% | 31.6% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.8% | 36.9% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Eagle is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (55.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Idaho city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
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 Eagle
| Period | Eagle | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 89.5% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 90.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 91.7% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 92.7% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Eagle: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only two of the 51 Idaho cities with 5,000+ people have 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 Eagle
| Period | Eagle | Boise area | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −4.5 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Eagle has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Eagle compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle | 2.64 | 45.7 | 6.7% | 15.3% | 6.7% | 2006 | $1,905 | 55.8% | 96.7% | 2.1% |
| Garden City | 2.38 | 43.0 | 8.5% | 27.9% | 4.5% | 2001 | $1,787 | 48.1% | 95.2% | 4.6% |
| Meridian | 2.82 | 37.7 | 7.9% | 24.8% | 5.6% | 2008 | $2,190 | 43.6% | 95.9% | 2.7% |
| Star | 2.86 | 42.7 | 7.8% | 16.8% | 5.4% | 2011 | $2,183 | 35.9% | 97.3% | 6.9% |
| Boise area | 2.71 | 38.4 | 9.3% | 27.5% | 5.6% | 1996 | $1,700 | 36.9% | 92.7% | 3.2% |
| Middleton | 3.02 | 38.9 | 8.1% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 2005 | $1,215 | 26.2% | 93.6% | 5.4% |
| Nampa | 2.84 | 36.2 | 11.6% | 26.5% | 4.8% | 1994 | $1,538 | 25.1% | 89.5% | 2.9% |
| Pearl | 2.28 | 60.1 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 19.9% | 1998 | $1,242 | 20.8% | 96.9% | 1.5% |
| Knowlton Heights | 2.93 | 35.0 | 9.1% | 11.1% | 3.9% | 1999 | $1,664 | 10.7% | 87.5% | 11.2% |
| Kuna | 2.92 | 35.3 | 11.9% | 16.8% | 4.2% | 2003 | $1,720 | 25.1% | 92.0% | 1.9% |
| Emmett | 2.79 | 42.7 | 10.4% | 25.8% | 5.3% | 1984 | $1,076 | 18.7% | 88.5% | 3.1% |
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 Eagle. 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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