Canyon County, ID

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    2024 Population
    250,790
    US Senator
    Mike Crapo
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Risch
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    34.9
    0.287% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.5%
    3.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $76,488
    5.71% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $390,000
    11.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    119,024
    4.08% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Canyon County, ID reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.1% of the residents in Canyon County, ID are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Canyon County, ID are College of Western Idaho (1,417 degrees awarded in 2024), Northwest Nazarene University (522 degrees), and The College of Idaho (289 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Canyon County, ID was $390,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.5%.

    Most people in Canyon County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Canyon County, ID was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Canyon County, ID is home to a population of 251k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.66% of Canyon County, ID residents were born outside of the country (21.7k people).

    In 2024, there were 6.86 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (168k people) in Canyon County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.5k Other (Hispanic) and 20.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.1% of Canyon County, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Canyon County, ID was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Canyon County, ID
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      168k ± 1.13k
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      24.5k ± 2.02k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      20.9k ± 2.26k
    26%
    Hispanic Population
    65.2k people

    In 2024, there were 6.86 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (168k people) in Canyon County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.5k Other (Hispanic) and 20.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    26% of the people in Canyon County, ID are hispanic (65.2k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Canyon County, ID as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      54,768 ± 5,664 people
    2. Canada
      6,434 ± 1,966 people
    3. Philippines
      2,796 ± 1,297 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 54,768 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 6,434 and Philippines with 2,796.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.66%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    21.7k people
    8.02%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    19.4k people

    As of 2024, 8.66% of Canyon County, ID residents (21.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Canyon County, ID was 8.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      4,455 ± 563
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      4,195 ± 594
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,532 ± 430

    Canyon County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.7% of the population of Canyon County, ID has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.99% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Canyon County, ID see 3,199 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,199 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2222 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 529 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,199 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Canyon County, ID

    Primary care physicians in Canyon County, ID see an average of 3,199 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,199 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.5% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.3%
    Uninsured
    45.5%
    Employer Coverage
    16.8%
    Medicaid
    10.9%
    Medicare
    12.5%
    Non-Group
    1.99%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Canyon County, ID grew by 4.66% from 11.7% to 12.3%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Canyon County, ID changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.13 in Canyon County, ID.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.7% in Canyon County, ID.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.9% in Canyon County, ID.

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    Economy

    The economy of Canyon County, ID employs 119k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Canyon County, ID were Health Care & Social Assistance (15,252 people), Retail Trade (14,043 people), and Construction (13,940 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($90,477), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($60,884), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($59,453).

    Employment

    Occupations

    119k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,007
    4.08%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.52%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Canyon County, ID grew at a rate of 4.08%, from 114k employees to 119k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Canyon County, ID, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,339 people), Management Occupations (11,395 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (10,016 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Canyon County, ID.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    119k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,007
    4.08%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.52%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Canyon County, ID grew at a rate of 4.08%, from 114k employees to 119k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Canyon County, ID, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,252 people), Retail Trade (14,043 people), and Construction (13,940 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Canyon County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Canyon County, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,945
    Median earning men ± $1,257
    $33,144
    Median earning women ± $1,405

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,440), Information ($61,948), and Public Administration ($61,802).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($50,392), Public Administration ($48,647), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,484).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.01%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 836k people employed in Idaho. This represents a 3.01% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.06%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Idaho.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 1,120
      Construction
    2. 335
      Construction
    3. 312
      Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $610k
      Manufacturing
    2. $541k
      Construction
    3. $415k
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.42%).

    Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (30.4%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.42%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.42%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Idaho for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Idaho

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    Mike Crapo
    Senator from Idaho3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1999
    Jim Risch
    Senator from Idaho2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009

    Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Canyon County, ID awarded 2,395 degrees. The student population of Canyon County, ID in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,986 male students and 7,982 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Canyon County, ID are White (1,641 and 70.6%), Hispanic or Latino (415 and 17.9%), Two or More Races (87 and 3.74%), and Unknown (57 and 2.45%).

    The largest universities in Canyon County, ID by number of degrees awarded are College of Western Idaho (1,417 and 59.2%), Northwest Nazarene University (522 and 21.8%), and The College of Idaho (289 and 12.1%).

    The most popular majors in Canyon County, ID are Liberal Arts & Sciences (159 and 6.64%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (108 and 4.51%), and General Psychology (96 and 4.01%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $38,387.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Canyon County, ID, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 13,968 (42.9% men and 57.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 13,968 students enrolled in Canyon County, ID, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,087 records, of which 56.6% were women and 43.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      157 degrees awarded
    2. General Business
      73 degrees awarded
    3. General Health Services
      62 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Canyon County, ID was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 157 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Canyon County, ID according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. College of Western Idaho
      1,417 degrees awarded
    2. Northwest Nazarene University
      522 degrees awarded
    3. The College of Idaho
      289 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Western Idaho with 1,417 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,028 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Canyon County, ID, which is 0.752 times less than the 1,367 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,641 degrees mean that there were 3.95 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 415 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,387) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,046) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,573) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Canyon County, ID was $390,000 in 2024, which is 1.17 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $350,300 to $390,000, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Canyon County, ID is 75.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Canyon County, ID have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Canyon County, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Canyon County, ID. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.13%.

    Housing

    Property

    $390,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,957
    $65,016
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,084

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Canyon County, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    75.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 75.5% of the housing units in Canyon County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Canyon County, ID compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $76,488
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,853
    86.1k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,432

    In 2024, the median household income of the 86.1k households in Canyon County, ID grew to $76,488 from the previous year's value of $72,355.

    The following chart displays the households in Canyon County, ID distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Canyon County, ID is from Idaho.
    0.467
    2024 Wage GINI in Idaho
    0.468
    2023 Wage GINI in Idaho

    In 2024, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.325% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (73.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (13%)
    3. Carpooled (9.95%)

    In 2024, 73.5% of workers in Canyon County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13%) and those who carpooled to work (9.95%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Canyon County, ID have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Canyon County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Canyon County, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Canyon County, ID have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Canyon County, ID. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.13%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Canyon County, ID (25.9k out of 247k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Canyon County, ID is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 12.2% of the children was living in poverty in Canyon County, ID. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 17.4%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 263 in Canyon County, ID. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.72% per 100,000 population.

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