Pocatello, ID
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Pocatello, Idaho Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
55,525
Unemployment
5.8%
Poverty
18.5%
Median Home
$148,200
Median Income
$46,617
Median Rent
$656
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
1,559
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,758.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
11.38%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pocatello / 100k People |
Idaho / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,559 | 2,758.6 | 1,443.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 233 | 412.3 | 223.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 15.9 | 8.7 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 193 | 341.5 | 167.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,326 | 2,346.3 | 1,219.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 226 | 399.9 | 219.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,012 | 1,790.7 | 911.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 88 | 155.7 | 87.9 | 219.9 |
Pocatello, ID Cost Of Living
85
Pocatello's Overall Cost Of Living
Pocatello's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Pocatello | Idaho | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 71 | 88 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 82 | 82 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 55,525 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 55,162 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 54,658 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 54,592 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 54,549 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 54,466 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 54,355 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 54,145 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 53,755 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 53,258 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pocatello
| Race | Pocatello | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.4% | 82.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.9% | 0.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 12.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Pocatello
| Gender | Pocatello | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 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% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 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 | 8.0% | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.4% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.8% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.4% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 20.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.9% | 13.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
