State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,068.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.90%
Growth Since 2010
2.97%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
48,175
World Population Review
Blackfoot, Idaho Population 2021
12,252
Blackfoot is a city located in Bingham County Idaho. It is also the county seat of Bingham County. With a 2020 population of 12,252, it is the 20th largest city in Idaho and the 2676th largest city in the United States . Blackfoot is currently growing at a rate of 0.90% annually and its population has increased by 2.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,899 in 2010. Blackfoot reached it's highest population of 12,252 in 2021. Spanning over 6 miles, Blackfoot has a population density of 2,068 people per square mile.
The average household income in Blackfoot is $61,585 with a poverty rate of 13.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $650 per month, and the median house value is $136,700. The median age in Blackfoot is 31.8 years, 33.4 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
Blackfoot Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blackfoot was:
- White: 82.84%
- Other race: 6.04%
- Two or more races: 5.27%
- Native American: 3.59%
- Asian: 1.46%
- Black or African American: 0.80%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Blackfoot, Idaho is 12,252 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 11,925.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 11,899.
Blackfoot, Idaho Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48,175 | 682 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 47,493 | 682 | 1.44% |
| 2019 | 46,811 | 682 | 1.46% |
| 2018 | 46,129 | 245 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 45,884 | 569 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 45,315 | 258 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 45,057 | -157 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 45,214 | -209 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 45,423 | -87 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 45,510 | -383 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 45,893 | 128 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 45,765 | 0.00% |
Blackfoot Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,864 | 82.84% |
| Some Other Race | 719 | 6.04% |
| Two or More Races | 628 | 5.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 427 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 174 | 1.46% |
| Black or African American | 95 | 0.80% |
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Blackfoot Population by Race
Blackfoot Population Pyramid $2021
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Blackfoot Population by Age
Blackfoot Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,236 | 2.75 | 60.7 |
| Married | 1,949 | 3.55 | 80.1 |
| Non Family | 1,452 | 1.2 | 41.1 |
| Female | 500 | 3.78 | 63.8 |
| Male | 335 | 3.31 | 28.4 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
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Blackfoot Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 244 | 3.35% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 449 | 6.17% |
| High School Graduate | 2,102 | 28.90% |
| Some College | 1,941 | 26.68% |
| Associates Degree | 907 | 12.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,066 | 14.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 565 | 7.77% |
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Blackfoot Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Blackfoot Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,920 | 5,622 | 1,568 |
| Hispanic | 929 | 679 | |
| Other Race | 423 | 287 | |
| 2+ Races | 210 | 125 | 33 |
| Native American | 167 | 106 | |
| Asian | 65 | 49 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.15%.
Blackfoot Educational Attainment by Race
Blackfoot Earnings by Educational Attainment
Blackfoot Language by Age
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Blackfoot Language
87.20% of Blackfoot residents speak only English, while 12.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.46% of the population.
Blackfoot Language
Blackfoot Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,586 | 924 | 10.76% |
| Hispanic | 2,031 | 407 | 20.04% |
| Other | 712 | 285 | 40.03% |
| Native | 382 | 187 | 48.95% |
| Multiple | 616 | 139 | 22.56% |
| Asian | 174 | 16 | 9.20% |
13.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.43%
Male Poverty Rate
12.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Blackfoot
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blackfoot is Native, with 48.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blackfoot is Asian, with 9.20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.08%.
Blackfoot Poverty
Blackfoot Poverty Rate by Education
Blackfoot Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Blackfoot Married by Age and Sex
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Blackfoot Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Blackfoot Marital Status by Race
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Blackfoot Marital Status
Blackfoot Veterans by War
Blackfoot Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 701 | 9.57% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 5.51% |
| Other Race | 30 | 6.54% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.18% |
Blackfoot Veterans by Race
Blackfoot Veterans by Education
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7.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
Blackfoot Veterans by Education
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64.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Blackfoot Employment by Age
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Blackfoot Employment by Race
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Blackfoot Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.80%
Native Born
3.20%
Foreign Born
1.75%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.80% of Blackfoot residents were born in the United States, with 66.33% having been born in Idaho. 1.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Blackfoot Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,252 | 109 | 0.90% |
| 2020 | 12,143 | 109 | 0.91% |
| 2019 | 12,034 | 109 | 0.91% |
| 2018 | 11,925 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 11,923 | 71 | 0.60% |
| 2016 | 11,852 | 79 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 11,773 | -49 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 11,822 | -79 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 11,901 | -15 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 11,916 | -111 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 12,027 | 13 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 12,014 | 1,595 | 1.43% |
| 2000 | 10,419 | 773 | 0.77% |
| 1990 | 9,646 | -419 | -0.42% |
| 1980 | 10,065 | 1,349 | 1.45% |
| 1970 | 8,716 | 1,338 | 1.68% |
| 1960 | 7,378 | 2,198 | 3.60% |
| 1950 | 5,180 | 1,499 | 3.48% |
| 1940 | 3,681 | 482 | 1.41% |
| 1930 | 3,199 | -738 | -2.05% |
| 1920 | 3,937 | 0.00% |