Idaho Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Idaho?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Idaho is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 78.6% of the total population.

Q: Is Idaho becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Idaho has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 36.2/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Idaho

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Idaho Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

1,934,262

Diversity Score

36.2

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

78.6%%

Idaho Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Idaho Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Idaho has increased significantly.

Idaho Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	1,519,424	78.6%
Hispanic or Latino	263,935	13.6%
Two or More Races	82,060	4.2%
Asian	25,914	1.3%
Black / African American	13,888	0.7%
Native American	13,715	0.7%
Other Race	12,443	0.6%
Pacific Islander	2,883	0.1%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Idaho

The largest racial or ethnic group in Idaho is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 78.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Idaho has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 36.2/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.

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