Idaho Demographics

A map of Idaho's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,519,424	1,450,523	78.6%	78.9%
Hispanic	263,935	239,407	13.6%	13.0%
Multiracial	82,060	77,808	4.2%	4.2%
Native American/Other	29,041	30,547	1.5%	1.7%
Asian	25,914	26,036	1.3%	1.4%
Black	13,888	14,785	0.7%	0.8%

Idaho has an estimated population of 1,934,262, an increase from the 1,839,106 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% White, 13.6% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 1.3% Asian, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Idaho, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Idaho is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Idaho, that probability was 35.9% in 2020 and 36.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Idaho is ranked the 38th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Idaho was ranked the 38th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Idaho's White Population

1,519,424 residents of Idaho, or 78.6% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Idaho is 11th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Idaho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 78.6%.

Idaho is more White than neighboring Nevada (44.8% White), Utah (74.7% White), Oregon (71.4% White), and Washington (63.1% White). Idaho is less White than neighboring Montana (83.6% White),

Idaho's Black Population

13,888 residents of Idaho, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Idaho is 50th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Black residents' share of Idaho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Idaho is more Black than neighboring Montana (0.4% Black). Idaho is less Black than neighboring Nevada (9% Black). Utah (1.1% Black). Oregon (1.8% Black). and Washington (3.8% Black).

Idaho's Asian Population

25,914 residents of Idaho, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Idaho is 46th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Idaho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Idaho is more Asian than neighboring Montana (0.8% Asian). Idaho is less Asian than neighboring Nevada (8.8% Asian). Utah (2.4% Asian). Oregon (4.4% Asian). and Washington (9.7% Asian).

Idaho's Hispanic Population

263,935 residents of Idaho, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Idaho is 17th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Idaho's population has increased from 13.0% to 13.6%.

Idaho is more Hispanic than neighboring Montana (4.6% Hispanic). Idaho is less Hispanic than neighboring Nevada (29.6% Hispanic). Utah (15.9% Hispanic). Oregon (14.7% Hispanic). and Washington (14.4% Hispanic).

Idaho's Native American/Other Population

29,041 residents of Idaho, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Idaho is 14th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Idaho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Idaho is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nevada (1.9% Native American/Other). Montana (5.9% Native American/Other). Utah (1.9% Native American/Other). Oregon (1.6% Native American/Other). and Washington (2.1% Native American/Other).

Idaho's Multiracial Population

82,060 residents of Idaho, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Idaho is 21st in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Idaho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Idaho is more Multiracial than neighboring Utah (4% Multiracial). Idaho is less Multiracial than neighboring Nevada (6% Multiracial). Montana (4.7% Multiracial). Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). and Washington (6.8% 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.