Pocatello, ID Demographics

A map of Pocatello's Population by Race

Pocatello, Idaho has an estimated population of 57,635, a slight increase from the 56,320 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 9.6% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pocatello, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pocatello has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Pocatello, that probability was 33.9% in 2020 and 33.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pocatello is ranked the 6th 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). Pocatello was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pocatello's White Population

46,704 residents of Pocatello, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pocatello is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Pocatello ranks 155th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocatello's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Pocatello's population has increased from 80.5% to 81.0%.

Pocatello is more White than neighboring Chubbuck (76.6% White), Tyhee (75.4% White), Arbon Valley (60.9% White), and Fort Hall (23.4% White). Pocatello is less White than neighboring Inkom (90.6% White).

Pocatello's Black Population

660 residents of Pocatello, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pocatello is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Pocatello ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocatello's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. Black residents' share of Pocatello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Pocatello is more Black than neighboring Chubbuck (0.4% Black), Tyhee (0% Black), Arbon Valley (0.5% Black), Fort Hall (0% Black), and Inkom (0% Black).

Pocatello's Asian Population

1,139 residents of Pocatello, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pocatello is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Pocatello ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocatello's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.9%. Asian residents' share of Pocatello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

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

Pocatello's Hispanic Population

5,510 residents of Pocatello, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pocatello is slightly lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Pocatello ranks 85th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocatello's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Pocatello's population has decreased from 10.3% to 9.6%.

Pocatello is more Hispanic than neighboring Inkom (1.8% Hispanic). Pocatello is less Hispanic than neighboring Chubbuck (14.9% Hispanic), Tyhee (17.2% Hispanic), Arbon Valley (16% Hispanic), and Fort Hall (10.6% Hispanic).

Pocatello's Native American/Other Population

1,049 residents of Pocatello, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pocatello is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Pocatello ranks 38th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocatello's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pocatello's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.8%.

Pocatello is more Native American/Other than neighboring Inkom (0% Native American/Other). Pocatello is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chubbuck (4.7% Native American/Other), Tyhee (2.2% Native American/Other), Arbon Valley (7.1% Native American/Other), and Fort Hall (61.2% Native American/Other).

Pocatello's Multiracial Population

2,573 residents of Pocatello, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pocatello is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Pocatello ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocatello's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Pocatello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Pocatello is more Multiracial than neighboring Chubbuck (2.4% Multiracial). Pocatello is less Multiracial than neighboring Tyhee (5.2% Multiracial), Arbon Valley (15.5% Multiracial), Fort Hall (4.9% 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.