Demographics
| REGIONAL POPULATION |
783,553 |
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
MEDIAN PER CAPITA INCOME
Median per capita income differs by community. Generally, it is in the low-to-mid-$20,000 range.
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Median household income differs by community. Generally, it is in the mid-$30,000 range.
RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMPOSITION
| White |
722,526 |
| Black or African American |
19,864 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native |
8,273 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
15,197 |
| Hispanic |
13,564 |
| Other |
6,112 |
AGE DISTRIBUTION
HIGHER EDUCATION
Six public and two private, four-year colleges and universities and dozens of community, technical, trade, and specialty schools
HOUSING COSTS
Median home price varies by region, but affordable housing can be found for under $170,000
COMMUTE TIME
Median travel time to work varies by community, but ranges from about 16 to 32 minutes in the urban areas to less than five minutes in the smaller communities
RECREATION
A four-season climate with mountains, four major rivers, 13 ski areas, 76 lakes, 1,635 miles of walking and cycling trails, and 32 golf courses
HEALTH CARE
A regional hub for medical services, it is home to more than 20 hospitals and medical centers, including two certified regional trauma centers, and several specialties
ACCESS
International and regional airports, rail, highway and freeway system, navigable rivers
Sources: Idaho Department of Commerce & Labor; Washington Office of Financial Management; U.S. Census Bureau
Photo credit—University of Idaho Research Park. |
