Ada County Summary

Life in Ada County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ada County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ada County:

  • The population in Ada County is 497,494.

  • The median home value in Ada County is $493,663.

  • The median income in Ada County is $83,881.

  • The median rent in Ada County is $1,320.

  • The unemployment rate in Ada County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Ada County is 8.8%.

  • The average high in Ada County is 70.0° and there are 28.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Ada County

List Of Cities & Towns in Ada County

Boise City, ID Population 234,192

Meridian, ID Population 119,872

Eagle, ID Population 30,635

Kuna, ID Population 24,845

Garden City, ID Population 12,301

Star, ID Population 11,971

Map Of Ada County

Ada County, ID Weather

  • The average high in Ada County is 70.0°.

  • There are 72.66 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 28.8 inches of rain each year with 7.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:37 hours of sun each day in Ada County.

StatAda County
Mean High70.0
Nice Days72.66
Rainfall28.8
Snowfall7.3
Sunny_hours6:37
70.0°
Average High
28.8
Inches of Rain

Ada County Photos

Owyheepenthouseview
Source: Wikipedia User Kencf0618 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Hyde Park Boise
Source: Wikipedia User Patrick R. | CC BY-SA 3.0
June  Boise Downtown Panorama
Source: Wikipedia User SniperProgrammer | CC BY-SA 3.0
Boise Panorama From Camelsback Park
Source: Wikipedia User Patrick R. | CC BY-SA 3.0
Boise Aspen
Source: Wikipedia User Patrick R. | CC BY-SA 3.0
Boise Downtown Buildings
Source: Wikipedia User SniperProgrammer | CC BY-SA 3.0

Ada County Demographics

Population over time in Ada County

The current population in Ada County is 497,494. The population has increased 6.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 485,246 3.4%
2021 469,473 2.8%
2020 456,849 -

Gender in Ada County

  • Ada County is 49.5% female with 246,392 female residents.

  • Ada County is 50.5% male with 251,101 male residents.

Female
49.5% (246,392)
Male
50.5% (251,101)
Gender Ada County ID USA
Female 49.5% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Ada County

Ada County is:

  • 82.7% White with 411,348 White residents.

  • 1.2% African American with 5,815 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 1,668 American Indian residents.

  • 2.5% Asian with 12,672 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 990 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 2,384 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 18,300 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.9% Hispanic with 44,317 Hispanic residents.

White
82.7% (411,348)
African American
1.2% (5,815)
American Indian
0.3% (1,668)
Asian
2.5% (12,672)
Hawaiian
0.2% (990)
Other
0.5% (2,384)
Two Or More
3.7% (18,300)
Hispanic
8.9% (44,317)

Table: Ada County By Race

Race Ada County ID USA
White 82.7% 80.1% 58.9%
African American 1.2% 0.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 2.5% 1.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.7% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.9% 13.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Ada County, Idaho

  • 3.2% of households in Ada County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.3% of households in Ada County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Ada County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Ada County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Ada County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Ada County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Ada County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Ada County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Ada County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Ada County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.2% (15,699)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.3% (11,651)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.3% (26,348)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.7% (28,183)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.3% (51,474)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.1% (85,294)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.6% (77,632)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.3% (95,792)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.2% (45,886)
$200,000 or more
12.0% (59,529)
Income Ada County ID USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.3% 3.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.3% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.7% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.3% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.1% 19.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.6% 14.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.3% 17.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.2% 7.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 12.0% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ada County for adults over 25

  • -0.0% of adults in Ada County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Ada County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 20.0% of adults in Ada County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Ada County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Ada County completed associate's degree.

  • 28.0% of adults in Ada County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Ada County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Ada County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Ada County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (0)
9-12th Grade
3% (14,924)
High School / GED
20% (99,498)
Some College
24% (119,398)
Associate's Degree
9% (44,774)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (139,298)
Master's Degree
11% (54,724)
Professional Degree
3% (14,924)
Doctorate Degree
2% (9,949)
Education Ada County ID USA
< 9th Grade 0% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 6%
High School / GED 20% 26% 26%
Some College 24% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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