Chubbuck, ID Demographics

A map of Chubbuck's Population by Race

Chubbuck, Idaho has an estimated population of 16,126, an increase from the 15,570 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.6% White, 14.9% Hispanic, 4.7% Native American/Other, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chubbuck, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chubbuck has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Chubbuck, that probability was 32.1% in 2020 and 38.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chubbuck is ranked the 18th 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). Chubbuck was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chubbuck's White Population

12,347 residents of Chubbuck, or 76.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chubbuck is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Chubbuck ranks 142nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chubbuck's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Chubbuck's population has decreased from 81.7% to 76.6%.

Chubbuck is more White than neighboring Tyhee (75.4% White), Fort Hall (23.4% White), and Arbon Valley (60.9% White). Chubbuck is less White than neighboring Pocatello (81% White), and Inkom (90.6% White).

Chubbuck's Black Population

62 residents of Chubbuck, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chubbuck is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Chubbuck ranks 48th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chubbuck's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Chubbuck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Chubbuck is more Black than neighboring Tyhee (0% Black), Fort Hall (0% Black), and Inkom (0% Black). Chubbuck is less Black than neighboring Pocatello (1.1% Black), and Arbon Valley (0.5% Black).

Chubbuck's Asian Population

176 residents of Chubbuck, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chubbuck is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Chubbuck ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chubbuck's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Asian residents' share of Chubbuck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Chubbuck is more Asian than neighboring Tyhee (0% Asian), Fort Hall (0% Asian), Arbon Valley (0% Asian), and Inkom (0% Asian). Chubbuck is less Asian than neighboring Pocatello (2% Asian).

Chubbuck's Hispanic Population

2,407 residents of Chubbuck, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chubbuck is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Chubbuck ranks 90th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chubbuck's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Chubbuck's population has increased from 9.7% to 14.9%.

Chubbuck is more Hispanic than neighboring Pocatello (9.6% Hispanic), Fort Hall (10.6% Hispanic), and Inkom (1.8% Hispanic). Chubbuck is less Hispanic than neighboring Tyhee (17.2% Hispanic), and Arbon Valley (16% Hispanic).

Chubbuck's Native American/Other Population

752 residents of Chubbuck, or 4.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chubbuck is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Chubbuck ranks 35th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chubbuck's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 76.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chubbuck's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.7%.

Chubbuck is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tyhee (2.2% Native American/Other), Pocatello (1.8% Native American/Other), and Inkom (0% Native American/Other). Chubbuck is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Hall (61.2% Native American/Other), and Arbon Valley (7.1% Native American/Other).

Chubbuck's Multiracial Population

382 residents of Chubbuck, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chubbuck is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Chubbuck ranks 87th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chubbuck's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Chubbuck's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.4%.

Chubbuck is less Multiracial than neighboring Tyhee (5.2% Multiracial), Pocatello (4.5% Multiracial), Fort Hall (4.9% Multiracial), Arbon Valley (15.5% Multiracial), and Inkom (7.6% 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.