Boise City, ID Demographics
A map of Boise City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 185,838 | 78.9% |
Hispanic | 21,276 | 9.0% |
Multiracial | 12,019 | 5.1% |
Asian | 8,293 | 3.5% |
Black | 5,142 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 3,116 | 1.3% |
Boise City, Idaho had a population of 235,684 in 2020. It was 78.9% White, 2.2% Black, 3.5% Asian, 9.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Boise City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 237 places in Idaho, Boise City is the most populous. 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).
Boise City's White Population
185,838 residents of Boise City identify as White, or 78.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Boise City roughly similar to the White share of the population of Idaho (78.9% White). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Boise City is ranked #164 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Boise City is more White than neighboring Garden City (78.1% White). Boise City is less White than neighboring Hidden Springs (86% White), Meridian (81.2% White), Avimor (85.9% White), and Kuna (81.1% White).
Boise City's Black Population
5,142 residents of Boise City identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Boise City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Idaho (0.8% Black). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Boise City is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Boise City is more Black than neighboring Garden City (1.3% Black), Hidden Springs (0.6% Black), Meridian (0.9% Black), Avimor (0.3% Black), and Kuna (0.8% Black).
Boise City's Asian Population
8,293 residents of Boise City identify as Asian, or 3.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Boise City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Idaho (1.4% Asian). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Boise City is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Boise City is more Asian than neighboring Garden City (1.2% Asian), Hidden Springs (1.3% Asian), Meridian (2.5% Asian), Avimor (0.7% Asian), and Kuna (0.9% Asian).
Boise City's Hispanic Population
21,276 residents of Boise City identify as Hispanic, or 9.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Boise City roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Idaho (13% Hispanic). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Boise City is ranked #93 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Boise City is more Hispanic than neighboring Hidden Springs (5.5% Hispanic), and Avimor (7.7% Hispanic). Boise City is less Hispanic than neighboring Garden City (13% Hispanic), Meridian (9.5% Hispanic), and Kuna (11.3% Hispanic).
Boise City's Native American/Other Population
3,116 residents of Boise City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Boise City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Boise City is ranked #86 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Boise City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garden City (1.2% Native American/Other), Hidden Springs (0.8% Native American/Other), Meridian (1% Native American/Other), Avimor (0.7% Native American/Other), and Kuna (1% Native American/Other).
Boise City's Multiracial Population
12,019 residents of Boise City identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Boise City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Idaho (4.2% Multiracial). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Boise City is ranked #52 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Boise City is more Multiracial than neighboring Meridian (4.8% Multiracial), Avimor (4.6% Multiracial), and Kuna (4.9% Multiracial). Boise City is less Multiracial than neighboring Garden City (5.2% Multiracial), and Hidden Springs (5.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.