Idaho Falls is a city located in Bonneville County Idaho. Idaho Falls has a 2024 population of 68,699. It is also the county seat of Bonneville County. Idaho Falls is currently growing at a rate of 1.03% annually and its population has increased by 4.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,905 in 2020.
The average household income in Idaho Falls is $87,582 with a poverty rate of 11.44%. The median age in Idaho Falls is 33.9 years: 33.7 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Idaho Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,603 | 84.65% |
| Other race | 4,264 | 6.49% |
| Two or more races | 4,232 | 6.44% |
| Asian | 672 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 609 | 0.93% |
| Black or African American | 286 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.03% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,924 | 2.69 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 11,619 | 3.51 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Non Family | 8,580 | 1.23 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Female | 2,691 | 3.52 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 1,034 | 3.46 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,294 | 5.54% |
| Associates Degree | 4,282 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,434 | 20.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,923 | 9.47% |
| High School Graduate | 10,580 | 25.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,677 | 4.05% |
| Some College | 10,217 | 24.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,155 | 32,434 | 11,193 |
| Hispanic | 5,327 | 3,247 | 554 |
| Other Race | 2,367 | 1,161 | 157 |
| 2+ Races | 1,787 | 1,623 | 393 |
| Asian | 458 | 420 | 269 |
| Native American | 427 | 343 | 65 |
| Black | 224 | 192 | 23 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,593 | $80,750 | $45,331 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,545 | $109,979 | $65,547 |
| High School Graduate | $30,920 | $34,340 | $23,654 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,387 | $29,686 | $25,201 |
| Overall | $39,529 | $47,923 | $29,628 |
| Some College | $33,794 | $45,581 | $27,027 |
$39,529
Average Earnings
$47,923
Average Male
$29,628
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.28% of Idaho Falls residents speak only English, while 10.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50,212 | 5,178 | 10.31% |
| Hispanic | 10,833 | 1,647 | 15.2% |
| Other | 4,240 | 810 | 19.1% |
| Multiple | 4,165 | 471 | 11.31% |
| Native | 572 | 229 | 40.03% |
| Asian | 672 | 126 | 18.75% |
| Black | 271 | 95 | 35.06% |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 100% |
11.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.08%
Male Poverty Rate
13.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Idaho Falls is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Idaho Falls is White, with 10.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.97% |
| High School | 11.99% |
| Some College | 7.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.24% |
| Female Employed | 10.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.85% |
| Male Employed | 4.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,164 | $102,947 |
| Households | $66,463 | $87,582 |
| Married Families | $92,818 | $117,206 |
| Non Families | $40,013 | $54,611 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,563
Number of Veterans
3,332
Male Veterans
231
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,321 |
| First Gulf War | 759 |
| Second Gulf War | 671 |
| Korea | 187 |
| World War II | 98 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 977 |
| 75+ | 887 |
| 35 to 54 | 779 |
| 55 to 64 | 708 |
| 18 to 34 | 212 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,391 | 8.34% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 1.74% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 2.72% |
| Other Race | 53 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 30 | 6.51% |
| Black | 14 | 6.25% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.45%
Born in Idaho Falls
95.14%
Native Born
4.86%
Foreign Born
2.63%
Non Citizen
2.23%
Naturalized
95.14% of Idaho Falls residents were born in the United States, with 55.45% having been born in Idaho. 2.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 72,193 | 699 | 0.98% |
| 2028 | 71,494 | 699 | 0.99% |
| 2027 | 70,795 | 698 | 1% |
| 2026 | 70,097 | 699 | 1.01% |
| 2025 | 69,398 | 699 | 1.02% |
| 2024 | 68,699 | 698 | 1.03% |
| 2023 | 68,001 | 241 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 67,760 | 592 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 67,168 | 1,263 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 65,905 | 2,861 | 4.54% |
| 2019 | 63,044 | 890 | 1.43% |
| 2018 | 62,154 | 314 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 61,840 | 1,013 | 1.67% |
| 2016 | 60,827 | 929 | 1.55% |
| 2015 | 59,898 | 547 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 59,351 | 293 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 59,058 | 183 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 58,875 | 344 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 58,531 | 533 | 0.92% |
| 2010 | 57,998 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 50,730 | 6,801 | 15.48% |
| 1990 | 43,929 | 4,190 | 10.54% |
| 1980 | 39,739 | 3,963 | 11.08% |
| 1970 | 35,776 | 2,615 | 7.89% |
| 1960 | 33,161 | 13,943 | 72.55% |
| 1950 | 19,218 | 4,194 | 27.92% |
| 1940 | 15,024 | 5,595 | 59.34% |
| 1930 | 9,429 | 1,365 | 16.93% |
| 1920 | 8,064 | 3,237 | 67.06% |
| 1910 | 4,827 | 3,527 | 271.31% |
| 1900 | 1,300 | -70,893 | -98.2% |