State
County
Land Area (mi²)
24.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,692.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.36%
Growth Since 2010
13.74%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
157,718
World Population Review
Idaho Falls, Idaho Population 2021
64,618
Idaho Falls is a city located in Bonneville County Idaho. It is also the county seat of Bonneville County. With a 2020 population of 64,618, it is the 4th largest city in Idaho (after Boise, Meridian, and Nampa) and the 593rd largest city in the United States . Idaho Falls is currently growing at a rate of 1.36% annually and its population has increased by 13.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 56,813 in 2010. Idaho Falls reached it's highest population of 64,618 in 2021. Spanning over 25 miles, Idaho Falls has a population density of 2,693 people per square mile.
The average household income in Idaho Falls is $75,356 with a poverty rate of 13.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $776 per month, and the median house value is $164,500. The median age in Idaho Falls is 33.4 years, 32.6 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
Idaho Falls Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Idaho Falls was:
- White: 88.14%
- Other race: 5.59%
- Two or more races: 3.44%
- Asian: 1.49%
- Black or African American: 0.72%
- Native American: 0.56%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
The current population of Idaho Falls, Idaho is 64,618 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 62,023.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 56,813.
Idaho Falls, Idaho Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 157,718 | 3,094 | 1.96% |
| 2020 | 154,624 | 3,094 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 151,530 | 3,094 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 148,436 | 2,924 | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 145,512 | 2,992 | 2.06% |
| 2016 | 142,520 | 2,978 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 139,542 | 1,704 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 137,838 | 998 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 136,840 | 675 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 136,165 | 1,206 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 134,959 | 1,146 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 133,813 | 0.00% |
Idaho Falls Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,167 | 88.14% |
| Some Other Race | 3,433 | 5.59% |
| Two or More Races | 2,113 | 3.44% |
| Asian | 917 | 1.49% |
| Black or African American | 442 | 0.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 344 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.07% |
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Idaho Falls Population by Race
Idaho Falls Population Pyramid $2021
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Idaho Falls Population by Age
Idaho Falls Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,889 | 2.63 | 63.1 |
| Married | 11,628 | 3.4 | 78.5 |
| Non Family | 7,779 | 1.21 | 48.2 |
| Female | 2,303 | 3.23 | 45.2 |
| Male | 1,179 | 3.3 | 44.9 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
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Idaho Falls Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,147 | 3.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,096 | 5.49% |
| High School Graduate | 9,646 | 25.26% |
| Some College | 10,018 | 26.23% |
| Associates Degree | 3,547 | 9.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,744 | 20.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,991 | 10.45% |
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Idaho Falls Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Idaho Falls Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,327 | 30,508 | 10,962 |
| Hispanic | 4,228 | 2,949 | 300 |
| Other Race | 1,895 | 1,254 | 84 |
| Asian | 703 | 674 | 370 |
| 2+ Races | 639 | 542 | 91 |
| Native American | 284 | 229 | 24 |
| Black | 215 | 199 | 49 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.63%.
Idaho Falls Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,332
Average Earnings
$42,731
Average Male
$24,472
Average Female
Idaho Falls Earnings by Educational Attainment
Idaho Falls Language by Age
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Idaho Falls Language
87.77% of Idaho Falls residents speak only English, while 12.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.16% of the population.
Idaho Falls Language
Idaho Falls Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48,644 | 6,312 | 12.98% |
| Hispanic | 8,745 | 1,325 | 15.15% |
| Multiple | 2,087 | 381 | 18.26% |
| Other | 3,433 | 311 | 9.06% |
| Asian | 915 | 156 | 17.05% |
| Native | 307 | 61 | 19.87% |
| Islander | 43 | 43 | 100.00% |
| Black | 426 | 35 | 8.22% |
13.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.12%
Male Poverty Rate
15.75%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Idaho Falls
The race most likely to be in poverty in Idaho Falls is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Idaho Falls is Black, with 8.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.49%.
Idaho Falls Poverty
Idaho Falls Poverty Rate by Education
Idaho Falls Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Idaho Falls Married by Age and Sex
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Idaho Falls Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Idaho Falls Marital Status by Race
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Idaho Falls Marital Status
Idaho Falls Veterans by War
Idaho Falls Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,229 | 8.26% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 2.22% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 6.03% |
| Native American | 44 | 14.97% |
| Asian | 41 | 5.37% |
| Black | 35 | 9.41% |
| Other Race | 24 | 1.03% |
Idaho Falls Veterans by Race
Idaho Falls Veterans by Education
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7.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
Idaho Falls Veterans by Education
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63.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Idaho Falls Employment by Age
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Idaho Falls Employment by Race
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Idaho Falls 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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94.20%
Native Born
5.80%
Foreign Born
3.10%
Non Citizen
2.71%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.20% of Idaho Falls residents were born in the United States, with 55.77% having been born in Idaho. 3.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Idaho Falls Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64,618 | 865 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 63,753 | 865 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 62,888 | 865 | 1.39% |
| 2018 | 62,023 | 255 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 61,768 | 971 | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 60,797 | 939 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 59,858 | 538 | 0.91% |
| 2014 | 59,320 | 286 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 59,034 | 174 | 0.30% |
| 2012 | 58,860 | 342 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 58,518 | 523 | 0.90% |
| 2010 | 57,995 | 7,265 | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 50,730 | 6,801 | 1.45% |
| 1990 | 43,929 | 4,190 | 1.01% |
| 1980 | 39,739 | 3,963 | 1.06% |
| 1970 | 35,776 | 2,615 | 0.76% |
| 1960 | 33,161 | 13,943 | 5.61% |
| 1950 | 19,218 | 4,194 | 2.49% |
| 1940 | 15,024 | 5,595 | 4.77% |
| 1930 | 9,429 | 1,365 | 1.58% |
| 1920 | 8,064 | 3,237 | 5.27% |
| 1910 | 4,827 | 3,527 | 14.02% |
| 1900 | 1,300 | 0.00% |