Pocatello, ID
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Pocatello, Idaho Info Snack

Population
56,016
Unemployment
6.3%
Poverty
15.5%
Median Home
$154,000
Median Income
$46,882
Median Rent
$661

Pocatello SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9.5

Pocatello, ID Crime Report

1,429
Total Crimes
2,511.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
7.05%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Pocatello
/ 100k People
Idaho
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,429 2,511.4 1,354.5 2,346.0
Violent Crime 206 362.0 242.6 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 2.2 6.5
Robbery 11 19.3 9.5 73.9
Aggravated Assault 183 321.6 185.3 279.7
Property Crime 1,223 2,149.4 1,111.9 1,958.2
Burglary 291 511.4 204.2 314.2
Larceny 822 1,444.6 810.9 1,398.0
Car Theft 110 193.3 96.7 246.0

Pocatello, ID Cost Of Living

87
Pocatello's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Pocatello Idaho National Average
Overall 87 94 100
Services 88 97 100
Groceries 93 95 100
Health 91 97 100
Housing 69 87 100
Transportation 99 107 100
Utilities 85 81 100

Pocatello, ID Photos

Eastern Pocatello
Source: Public Domain

Rankings for Pocatello in Idaho

Map Of Pocatello, ID

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Population over time in Pocatello

Year Population % Change
2020 56,016 1.5%
2019 55,162 0.9%
2018 54,658 0.1%
2017 54,592 0.1%
2016 54,549 0.2%
2015 54,466 0.2%
2014 54,355 0.4%
2013 54,145 0.7%
2012 53,755 0.9%
2011 53,258 -

Race / Ethnicity in Pocatello

White
82.5% (46,192)
African American
0.8% (427)
American Indian
1.3% (735)
Asian
2.3% (1,315)
Hawaiian
0.0% (18)
Other
0.2% (106)
Two Or More
3.8% (2,143)
Hispanic
9.1% (5,080)
Race Pocatello ID USA
White 82.5% 81.4% 60.1%
African American 0.8% 0.6% 12.2%
American Indian 1.3% 1.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.3% 1.3% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.8% 2.6% 2.8%
Hispanic 9.1% 12.7% 18.2%

Gender in Pocatello

Female
49.3% (27,629)
Male
50.7% (28,386)
Gender Pocatello ID USA
Female 49.3% 49.9% 50.8%
Male 50.7% 50.1% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Pocatello for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (1,680)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (3,360)
High School / GED
27.0% (15,124)
Some College
26.0% (14,564)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (5,601)
Bachelor's Degree
19.0% (10,643)
Master's Degree
6.0% (3,360)
Professional Degree
1.0% (560)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (1,120)
Education Pocatello ID USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 27.0% 27.0% 27.0%
Some College 26.0% 26.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 19.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Pocatello, Idaho

Less than $10,000
7.3% (410,017)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.3% (353,910)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.6% (648,475)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.4% (639,843)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.9% (893,407)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (1,055,526)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.2% (626,356)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.2% (681,385)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.8% (157,802)
$200,000 or more
2.4% (134,874)
Income Pocatello ID USA
Less than $10,000 7.3% 5.0% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.3% 4.0% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.6% 9.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.4% 9.7% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.9% 14.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 20.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.2% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.2% 14.5% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.8% 5.0% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.4% 4.7% 8.3%

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