Latest Census Bureau data show
Idaho population figures and trends
Overall, people
living in more urban areas |
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March 23, 2018 |
The steady shift of Idaho’s population from
rural to urban counties continued between July
1, 2016 and July 1, 2017, according to estimates
released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Idaho's six largest counties, all generally
urban—Ada, Canyon, Kootenai, Bonneville, Bannock
and Twin Falls—had a combined population of
1,116,173. Those six counties account for 65
percent of the entire population of the stater,
also for 75 percent of the state's population
growth. Idaho’s total population was estimated
at 1,716,943.
Adams County had the highest percentage gain of
all Idaho counties at 5 percent, but in actual
numbers gained less than 200 new people.
Forty-two of Idaho's 44 counties showed
population increases, ranging from 12,580 more
people in Ada County to an increase of 18
additional people for Camas County.
Two counties experienced a decrease in
population. Clearwater County's population
decreased by nine people and Power County
dropped by 61 people.
Population estimates show the net migration into
Idaho (people moving in) was 26,525, or 1.5
percent of total population. Nearly 93 percent
of the state’s population growth was due to
people moving into the state.
Births and deaths are two other major components
in population changes, commonly referred to as
natural increases. Statewide there were 22,981
births between July 1, 2016, and July 1, 2017,
and 12,653 deaths resulting in a gain of 10,328
people. |
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