Idaho Demographics

A map of Idaho's Population by Race

Idaho had a population of 1,839,106 in 2020. It was 78.9% White, 0.8% Black, 1.4% Asian, 13.0% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Idaho, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Idaho is the 38th most populous state in the United States.

Idaho's White Population

1,450,523 residents of Idaho identify as White, or 78.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Idaho is #11 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Idaho is more White than neighboring Nevada (45.9% White), Utah (75.4% White), Oregon (71.7% White), and Washington (63.8% White). Idaho is less White than neighboring Montana (83.1% White).

Idaho's Black Population

14,785 residents of Idaho identify as Black, or 0.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Idaho is #50 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Idaho is more Black than neighboring Montana (0.5% Black). Idaho is less Black than neighboring Nevada (9.4% Black), Utah (1.1% Black), Oregon (1.9% Black), and Washington (3.8% Black).

Idaho's Asian Population

26,036 residents of Idaho identify as Asian, or 1.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Idaho is #46 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Idaho is more Asian than neighboring Montana (0.7% Asian). Idaho is less Asian than neighboring Nevada (8.6% Asian), Utah (2.4% Asian), Oregon (4.5% Asian), and Washington (9.4% Asian).

Idaho's Hispanic Population

239,407 residents of Idaho identify as Hispanic, or 13.0%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Idaho is #17 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Idaho is more Hispanic than neighboring Montana (4.2% Hispanic). Idaho is less Hispanic than neighboring Nevada (28.7% Hispanic), Utah (15.1% Hispanic), Oregon (13.9% Hispanic), and Washington (13.7% Hispanic).

Idaho's Native American/Other Population

30,547 residents of Idaho identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Idaho is #14 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Idaho is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nevada (2% Native American/Other), Montana (6.4% Native American/Other), Utah (2.4% Native American/Other), Oregon (2% Native American/Other), and Washington (2.6% Native American/Other).

Idaho's Multiracial Population

77,808 residents of Idaho identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Idaho is #21 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Idaho is more Multiracial than neighboring Utah (3.7% Multiracial). Idaho is less Multiracial than neighboring Nevada (5.4% Multiracial), Montana (5% Multiracial), Oregon (6.1% Multiracial), and Washington (6.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.