Idaho

Idaho

State in United States


Idaho has a land area of 82,623.3 square miles and a water area of 923.2 square miles. It is the 11th largest state by area. Idaho is bordered by Nevada,Utah, Oregon, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    1,900,923
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    37.3 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    314,010
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    8.6%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $87,397
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    19.7%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    1,480,240
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    2.1%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    693,882
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $1,035
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    56.8%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    43.2%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $369,300
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    195,010
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    498,872
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    13.9%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of Idaho is located in Seattle Regional Office. Within Idaho there are . Throughout Idaho there are 11 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

FIELD OFFICES HUD: IDAHO

REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: IDAHO

TANF OFFICE HUD: IDAHO

LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: IDAHO

LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: IDAHO

RENTAL HELP: IDAHO

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

Need advice?

HOMEOWNERSHIP: IDAHO

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Getting Started

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in Idaho

Age and Sex

36.8 +/- 0.1

Median Age in Idaho

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Age and Sex

36.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Idaho
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in Idaho

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in Idaho

Older Population

16.50 +/- 0.1

65 Years and Older in Idaho

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Older Population

16.50 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Idaho
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in Idaho

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in Idaho

Veterans

8.60 +/- 0.5

Veterans in Idaho

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Veterans

8.60 +/- 0.5
Veterans in Idaho
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in Idaho

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in Idaho

Median Household Income

$66,474 +/- $1,752

Median Household Income in Idaho

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Median Household Income

$66,474 +/- $1,752
Median Household Income in Idaho
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in Idaho

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in Idaho

Poverty

11.00 +/- 0.8

Poverty in Idaho

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Poverty

11.00 +/- 0.8
Poverty in Idaho
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in Idaho

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in Idaho

Educational Attainment

30.70 +/- 0.9

Educational Attainment in Idaho

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Educational Attainment

30.70 +/- 0.9
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Idaho
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in Idaho

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in Idaho

Employment rate

60.70% +/- 0.6%

Employment rate in Idaho

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Employment rate

60.70% +/- 0.6%
Employment rate in Idaho
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: IDAHO

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HUD FYIdaho FYIdaho will electronically and regularly share housing, community and economic development news of interest – especially information about HUD notices, funding opportunities, initiatives, policies and events as well as similar items from our partners – among HUD’s current and potential partners throughout the State of Idaho.

HUD Highlights Region X Newsletter Want to keep up with changes at HUD? Want to know when grant funds are available, or new policies are implemented? Then this is the newsletter for you! Once per month you’ll get a brief yet informative email from our Regional Office highlighting important happenings at HUD, both in the Northwest and throughout the country.

Idaho Multifamily Owners and Management Agents This mailing list will distribute guidance and information to owners and management agents in Idaho.

Northwest Office of Native American Programs News Want to know more about HUD’s Native American Programs in the Northwest? Subscribe to this list for news, program updates, training opportunities and more.

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Last Updated: August 23, 2023