Boise City, ID Demographics

A map of Boise City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	188,701	185,838	79.5%	78.9%
Hispanic	22,671	21,276	9.6%	9.0%
Multiracial	11,066	12,019	4.7%	5.1%
Asian	8,665	8,293	3.7%	3.5%
Black	3,805	5,142	1.6%	2.2%
Native American/Other	2,334	3,116	1.0%	1.3%

Boise City, Idaho has an estimated population of 237,242, a less than 1% change from the 235,684 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.5% White, 9.6% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 3.7% Asian, 1.6% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Boise City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Boise City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Boise City, that probability was 36.6% in 2020 and 35.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Boise City is ranked the most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Boise City was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Boise City's White Population

188,701 residents of Boise City, or 79.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Boise City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Boise City ranks 165th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boise City's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Boise City's population has increased from 78.9% to 79.5%.

Boise City is less White than neighboring Garden City (81.3% White), Hidden Springs (91.6% White), Meridian (80.6% White), Avimor (80.5% White), and Kuna (85% White).

Boise City's Black Population

3,805 residents of Boise City, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Boise City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Boise City ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boise City's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.0%. Black residents' share of Boise City's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.6%.

Boise City is more Black than neighboring Garden City (0.7% Black), Hidden Springs (0% Black), Meridian (1.2% Black), Avimor (0% Black), and Kuna (0.4% Black).

Boise City's Asian Population

8,665 residents of Boise City, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Boise City is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Boise City ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boise City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Asian residents' share of Boise City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Boise City is more Asian than neighboring Garden City (0.7% Asian), Hidden Springs (0% Asian), Meridian (2.4% Asian), Avimor (0% Asian), and Kuna (1.1% Asian).

Boise City's Hispanic Population

22,671 residents of Boise City, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Boise City is slightly lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Boise City ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boise City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Boise City's population has increased from 9.0% to 9.6%.

Boise City is more Hispanic than neighboring Hidden Springs (5.7% Hispanic), and Kuna (9.4% Hispanic). Boise City is less Hispanic than neighboring Garden City (12.4% Hispanic), Meridian (10.5% Hispanic), and Avimor (14.2% Hispanic).

Boise City's Native American/Other Population

2,334 residents of Boise City, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Boise City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Boise City ranks 94th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boise City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Boise City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Boise City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garden City (0.3% Native American/Other), Hidden Springs (0% Native American/Other), Avimor (0% Native American/Other), and Kuna (0.3% Native American/Other).

Boise City's Multiracial Population

11,066 residents of Boise City, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Boise City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Boise City ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boise City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Boise City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Boise City is more Multiracial than neighboring Hidden Springs (2.8% Multiracial), Meridian (4.3% Multiracial), and Kuna (3.8% Multiracial). Boise City is less Multiracial than neighboring Avimor (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.