Idaho City, ID Demographics

A map of Idaho City's Population by Race

Idaho City, Idaho has an estimated population of 581, a large increase from the 466 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 6.7% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Idaho City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Idaho City has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Idaho City, that probability was 32.1% in 2020 and 25.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Idaho City is ranked the 136th 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). Idaho City was ranked the 140th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Idaho City's White Population

500 residents of Idaho City, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Idaho City is higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Idaho City ranks 141st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho City's White population has grown by an estimated 31.2%. White residents' share of Idaho City's population has increased from 81.8% to 86.1%.

Idaho City is more White than neighboring Robie Creek (85.9% White), and Garden Valley (81.5% White). Idaho City is less White than neighboring Placerville (100% White), Crouch (90.2% White), and Lowman (100% White).

Idaho City's Black Population

1 residents of Idaho City, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Idaho City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Idaho City ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho City's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Idaho City's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Idaho City is more Black than neighboring Placerville (0% Black), Crouch (0% Black), and Lowman (0% Black). Idaho City is less Black than neighboring Garden Valley (3.7% Black).

Idaho City's Asian Population

15 residents of Idaho City, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Idaho City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Idaho City ranks 50th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 275.0%. Asian residents' share of Idaho City's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.6%.

Idaho City is more Asian than neighboring Placerville (0% Asian), Garden Valley (0% Asian), Crouch (0% Asian), and Lowman (0% Asian). Idaho City is less Asian than neighboring Robie Creek (7% Asian).

Idaho City's Hispanic Population

39 residents of Idaho City, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Idaho City is lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Idaho City ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Idaho City's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.7%.

Idaho City is more Hispanic than neighboring Placerville (0% Hispanic), Robie Creek (3.6% Hispanic), Garden Valley (3% Hispanic), and Lowman (0% Hispanic). Idaho City is less Hispanic than neighboring Crouch (7% Hispanic).

Idaho City's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Idaho City, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Idaho City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Idaho City ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Idaho City's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.4%.

Idaho City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Placerville (0% Native American/Other), Garden Valley (0.2% Native American/Other), Crouch (0% Native American/Other), and Lowman (0% Native American/Other). Idaho City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Robie Creek (1.9% Native American/Other).

Idaho City's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Idaho City, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Idaho City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Idaho City ranks 14th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Idaho City's population has decreased from 7.9% to 3.1%.

Idaho City is more Multiracial than neighboring Placerville (0% Multiracial), Robie Creek (1.3% Multiracial), Crouch (2.8% Multiracial), and Lowman (0% Multiracial). Idaho City is less Multiracial than neighboring Garden Valley (11.6% 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.