Pocatello, ID
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Pocatello, Idaho Info Snack
Table Of Contents
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
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
Total Crimes
2,511.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
7.05%
Above National Average
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
Pocatello's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
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
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
