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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Idaho? Where cities and towns in Idaho have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 45.4% increase in the Hispanic population in Idaho.
What's the city in Idaho with the largest hispanic/latino population? Rupert took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Idaho for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Idaho ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Idaho or the safest places in Idaho.
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Population: 5,994
% Hispanic/Latino: 44.61%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,674
Percent Change Since 2010: 44.15%
More on Rupert: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,182
% Hispanic/Latino: 41.64%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,073
Percent Change Since 2010: 47.47%
More on Jerome: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 58,872
% Hispanic/Latino: 37.49%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 22,070
Percent Change Since 2010: 43.44%
More on Caldwell: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 11,274
% Hispanic/Latino: 33.78%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,808
Percent Change Since 2010: 10.6%
More on Burley: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,001
% Hispanic/Latino: 31.52%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,837
Percent Change Since 2010: 42.56%
More on Hailey: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,578
% Hispanic/Latino: 28.33%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,580
Percent Change Since 2010: 14.24%
More on Weiser: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 98,881
% Hispanic/Latino: 24.96%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 24,681
Percent Change Since 2010: 41.26%
More on Nampa: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,999
% Hispanic/Latino: 20.44%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,635
Percent Change Since 2010: 0.99%
More on Payette: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,106
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.35%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,343
Percent Change Since 2010: 8.52%
More on Blackfoot: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,408
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.93%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,328
Percent Change Since 2010: 65.59%
More on Emmett: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Idaho With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Idaho.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 32 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 44.6% to 1.6%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Rupert took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Hayden was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Idaho ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Idaho
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Idaho according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Idaho:
- Hayden
- Star
- Preston
For more Idaho reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Idaho
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rupert | 44.61% |
| 2 | Jerome | 41.64% |
| 3 | Caldwell | 37.49% |
| 4 | Burley | 33.78% |
| 5 | Hailey | 31.52% |
| 6 | Weiser | 28.33% |
| 7 | Nampa | 24.96% |
| 8 | Payette | 20.44% |
| 9 | Blackfoot | 19.35% |
| 10 | Emmett | 17.93% |
| 11 | Idaho Falls | 17.52% |
| 12 | Middleton | 16.68% |
| 13 | Mountain Home | 15.29% |
| 14 | Twin Falls | 14.27% |
| 15 | Kuna | 13.55% |
| 16 | Chubbuck | 11.61% |
| 17 | Garden City | 10.51% |
| 18 | Pocatello | 9.4% |
| 19 | Boise City | 8.83% |
| 20 | Rexburg | 8.78% |
| 21 | Ammon | 8.56% |
| 22 | Meridian | 8.56% |
| 23 | Eagle | 8.13% |
| 24 | Sandpoint | 8.11% |
| 25 | Post Falls | 6.44% |
| 26 | Coeur D'alene | 5.57% |
| 27 | Moscow | 5.28% |
| 28 | Lewiston | 4.99% |
| 29 | Rathdrum | 4.9% |
| 30 | Preston | 4.83% |
| 31 | Star | 2.63% |
| 32 | Hayden | 1.55% |
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