Boise Population Demographics
According to US population projections for 2022, the estimated population of Boise is 237,457. 24.00% is under 18, while 14.27% is over 65.
A closer look at the age demography reveals that 4.85% of the population was five years old or younger, 24.00% were 18 years or younger and 26.86% were aged 65 years and over. The gender split in the state was nearly even, with 50.06% female and 49.94% male.
Boise Housing
According to the US Census, Boise has 104,110 housing units. The average owner-occupied housing unit rate in Boise was 95.33%. At the same time, the city's median value of owner-occupied homes was $460,200
Boise Racial Demographics
In 2020, the US Census estimated that White Alone and Asian Alone constitute 84.81% of Boise's population. Residents of the city who were Some Other Race Alone, made up 3.45% of the total population.
Other racial groups include Black Or African American Alone, constituting 2.27% of the city's population and American Indian And Alaska Native Alone at 0.70%
| Race | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White Alone | 81.24% |
| Asian Alone | 3.58% |
| Some Other Race Alone | 3.45% |
| Black Or African American Alone | 2.27% |
| American Indian And Alaska Native Alone | 0.70% |
| White Black Or African American | 0.66% |
How Educated is Boise
According to Census estimates, in 2021, 29.5% of Boise residents had a bachelor's degree, while 18.5% had a graduate or professional degree.
Overall, 48.00% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Education Attainment (Population 25 Years and Older) in Boise City | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High School Graduate Or Higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelors Degree Or Higher | 42.9% |
| Some College Or Associates Degree | 42.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29.5% |
| Some College No Degree | 20.0% |
| High School Graduate Includes Equivalency | 19.5% |
Average Income in Boise
The median household income in Boise is $70,217. This figure is significantly (approximately 0.00%) less than the state average of $70,217.
Estimates by family type revealed that families earned an average of $87,347 per year, while married-couple families earned an average of $101,711.
A closer examination of the income groups of Boise households revealed that the largest income group consisted of households with an annual income between $50,000 and $74,999. Other groups with yearly high household incomes include those between $100,000 and $149,999 (16.2%) and those with incomes exceeding $200,000 (9.3%). 3.4% of households in the City of Angels had an annual income of less than $10,000.
Median Income by Type of Family
| Type of Family | Income |
|---|---|
| Families | $87,347 |
| Married-couple families | $101,711 |
| Nonfamily households | $47,779 |