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 508,052.

  • The median home value in Ada County is $517,944.

  • The median income in Ada County is $88,907.

  • The median rent in Ada County is $1,465.

  • The unemployment rate in Ada County is 3.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Ada County is 8.5%.

  • 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 235,701

Meridian, ID Population 124,865

Eagle, ID Population 31,490

Kuna, ID Population 25,960

Star, ID Population 13,231

Garden City, ID Population 12,483

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 508,052. The population has increased 6.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 485,246 3.4%
2022 469,473 2.8%
2021 456,849 -

Gender in Ada County

  • Ada County is 49.6% female with 252,077 female residents.

  • Ada County is 50.4% male with 255,975 male residents.

Female
49.6% (252,077)
Male
50.4% (255,975)
Gender Ada County ID USA
Female 49.6% 49.7% 50.5%
Male 50.4% 50.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Ada County

Ada County is:

  • 81.6% White with 414,759 White residents.

  • 1.2% African American with 6,210 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 1,583 American Indian residents.

  • 2.5% Asian with 12,730 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 872 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 2,899 Other residents.

  • 4.1% Two Or More with 20,708 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.5% Hispanic with 48,291 Hispanic residents.

White
81.6% (414,759)
African American
1.2% (6,210)
American Indian
0.3% (1,583)
Asian
2.5% (12,730)
Hawaiian
0.2% (872)
Other
0.6% (2,899)
Two Or More
4.1% (20,708)
Hispanic
9.5% (48,291)

Table: Ada County By Race

Race Ada County ID USA
White 81.6% 79.3% 58.2%
African American 1.2% 0.7% 12.0%
American Indian 0.3% 0.8% 0.5%
Asian 2.5% 1.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.1% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 9.5% 13.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Ada County, Idaho

  • 2.9% of households in Ada County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.2% of households in Ada County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Ada County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Ada County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Ada County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Ada County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Ada County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.8% of households in Ada County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Ada County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Ada County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.9% (14,533)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.2% (10,997)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.9% (24,743)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.0% (25,291)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.5% (48,046)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (86,262)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.1% (76,915)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.8% (100,393)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.3% (52,223)
$200,000 or more
13.5% (68,642)
Income Ada County ID USA
Less than $10,000 2.9% 3.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 2.9% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.9% 6.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.0% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.5% 11.4% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 18.6% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% 15.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.8% 18.3% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.3% 8.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 13.5% 8.4% 12.6%

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

  • 1.0% 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.

  • 23.0% of adults in Ada County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Ada County completed associate's degree.

  • 29.0% 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
1% (5,080)
9-12th Grade
3% (15,241)
High School / GED
20% (101,610)
Some College
23% (116,851)
Associate's Degree
8% (40,644)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (147,335)
Master's Degree
11% (55,885)
Professional Degree
3% (15,241)
Doctorate Degree
2% (10,161)
Education Ada County ID USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 6%
High School / GED 20% 26% 26%
Some College 23% 25% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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