Pocatello, ID Demographics

A map of Pocatello's Population by Race

Pocatello, Idaho had a population of 56,320 in 2020. It was 80.5% White, 1.1% Black, 1.7% Asian, 10.3% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pocatello, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 237 places in Idaho, Pocatello is the 6th 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).

Pocatello's White Population

45,311 residents of Pocatello identify as White, or 80.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Pocatello roughly similar to the White share of the population of Idaho (78.9% White). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Pocatello is ranked #155 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pocatello is more White than neighboring Arbon Valley (76.3% White), and Fort Hall (23.3% White). Pocatello is less White than neighboring Chubbuck (81.7% White), Tyhee (88.1% White), and Inkom (92.2% White).

Pocatello's Black Population

606 residents of Pocatello identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pocatello roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Idaho (0.8% Black). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Pocatello is ranked #12 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pocatello is more Black than neighboring Chubbuck (0.4% Black), Tyhee (0.2% Black), Arbon Valley (0.2% Black), Fort Hall (0% Black), and Inkom (0.3% Black).

Pocatello's Asian Population

934 residents of Pocatello identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pocatello roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Idaho (1.4% Asian). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Pocatello is ranked #14 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pocatello is more Asian than neighboring Chubbuck (1.1% Asian), Tyhee (0.4% Asian), Arbon Valley (0.6% Asian), Fort Hall (0.3% Asian), and Inkom (0.3% Asian).

Pocatello's Hispanic Population

5,805 residents of Pocatello identify as Hispanic, or 10.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pocatello roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Idaho (13% Hispanic). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Pocatello is ranked #85 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pocatello is more Hispanic than neighboring Chubbuck (9.7% Hispanic), Tyhee (6.1% Hispanic), Fort Hall (9.9% Hispanic), and Inkom (3.9% Hispanic). Pocatello is less Hispanic than neighboring Arbon Valley (12.9% Hispanic).

Pocatello's Native American/Other Population

1,337 residents of Pocatello identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pocatello roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Pocatello is ranked #37 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pocatello is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tyhee (2.2% Native American/Other), and Inkom (0.6% Native American/Other). Pocatello is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chubbuck (2.7% Native American/Other), Arbon Valley (7.2% Native American/Other), and Fort Hall (63.7% Native American/Other).

Pocatello's Multiracial Population

2,327 residents of Pocatello identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pocatello roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Idaho (4.2% Multiracial). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Pocatello is ranked #101 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pocatello is more Multiracial than neighboring Tyhee (3% Multiracial), Arbon Valley (2.9% Multiracial), Fort Hall (2.8% Multiracial), and Inkom (2.8% Multiracial). Pocatello is less Multiracial than neighboring Chubbuck (4.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.