How many immigrants are in Idaho?
About 104K in 2021. This represents roughly 5.8% of the population, or about 3 in 50 residents. Immigrants include foreign-born residents, those who have become US citizens, individuals authorized to work in the US, and undocumented residents.
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In 2021
104K
Idaho residents were foreign-born
In 2021
3 in 50
Idaho residents were foreign-born
The number of foreign-born residents in Idaho increased from 92.1K in 2011 to 104K in 2021. This growth occurred alongside changes in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and migration. The foreign-born share of the population in Idaho was 5.8% in 2021, lower than the national average of 13.6%, and down from 5.9% in 2011.
Foreign-born share of the population in Idaho
Changes in immigrant populations reflect shifts in both local and national demographics. The largest immigrant populations are found in major metro areas. Metro areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast generally have a higher share of foreign-born residents.
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In 2021, the metro areas in the US with the highest and lowest foreign-born population shares were: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL at 41.2% (highest) and Beckley, WV at 0.8% (lowest). In Idaho, the highest and lowest were Twin Falls at 10.5% and Lewiston at 2.2%, respectively.
On average, 8.2% of the population in metro areas was foreign-born in 2021
Foreign-born share of the population (2021)
| 1. | Twin Falls, ID Metro Area | 10.5% |
| 2. | Boise City, ID Metro Area | 6.5% |
| 3. | Logan, UT-ID Metro Area | 5.9% |
| 4. | Idaho Falls, ID Metro Area | 4.2% |
| 5. | Pocatello, ID Metro Area | 4% |
| 6. | Coeur d'Alene, ID Metro Area | 2.3% |
| 7. | Lewiston, ID-WA Metro Area | 2.2% |
