Ada County, ID
Ada County Map
Ada County Overview
497,494
TOTAL POPULATION
251,101
MALE POPULATION
246,393
FEMALE POPULATION
101.91
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,645
PER CAPITA INCOME
$101,585
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$83,881
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,768
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
264,684
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Ada County Area Codes
Race in Ada County
The most populous races in Ada County are White / Caucasian (429,014 | 86.2%), Hispanic or Latino (44,317 | 8.9%), and Two or more Races (33,790 | 6.8%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 12,867 | 2.6% |
| Black / African American | 6,260 | 1.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 1,081 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44,317 | 8.9% |
| Native / Alaskan | 2,938 | 0.6% |
| White / Caucasian | 429,014 | 86.2% |
| Two or more Races | 33,790 | 6.8% |
| Some other Race | 11,544 | 2.3% |
| Total | 497,494 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Ada County
The most populous ancestries reported in Ada County are English (97,304 | 19.6%), German (86,326 | 17.3%), Irish (57,185 | 11.5%), Mexican (31,681 | 6.4%), and American (22,317 | 4.5%), together accounting for 59.3% of all Ada County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| Afghan | 391 | 0.1% |
| African | 659 | 0.1% |
| Alaska Native | 36 | 0.0% |
| Alaskan Athabascan | 9 | 0.0% |
| Albanian | 13 | 0.0% |
| Aleut | 8 | 0.0% |
| American | 22,317 | 4.5% |
| Apache | 180 | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2,948 | 0.6% |
| Argentinean | 273 | 0.1% |
| Armenian | 311 | 0.1% |
| Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac | 21 | 0.0% |
| Australian | 279 | 0.1% |
| Austrian | 750 | 0.2% |
| Barbadian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Basque | 4,541 | 0.9% |
| Belgian | 352 | 0.1% |
| Bhutanese | 5,240 | 1.1% |
| Blackfeet | 164 | 0.0% |
| Bolivian | 14 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 229 | 0.1% |
| British | 4,376 | 0.9% |
| Bulgarian | 148 | 0.0% |
| Burmese | 2,371 | 0.5% |
| Cajun | 71 | 0.0% |
| Cambodian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 1,057 | 0.2% |
| Cape Verdean | 43 | 0.0% |
| Carpatho Rusyn | 36 | 0.0% |
| Celtic | 124 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 1,353 | 0.3% |
| Central American Indian | 237 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 1,517 | 0.3% |
| Cheyenne | 27 | 0.0% |
| Chickasaw | 101 | 0.0% |
| Chilean | 129 | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 48 | 0.0% |
| Chippewa | 685 | 0.1% |
| Choctaw | 194 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 955 | 0.2% |
| Colville | 10 | 0.0% |
| Comanche | 44 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rican | 167 | 0.0% |
| Cree | 476 | 0.1% |
| Creek | 15 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 803 | 0.2% |
| Crow | 27 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 401 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 2,237 | 0.4% |
| Czechoslovakian | 730 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 6,144 | 1.2% |
| Delaware | 24 | 0.0% |
| Dominican | 390 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 8,726 | 1.8% |
| Eastern European | 1,201 | 0.2% |
| Ecuadorian | 366 | 0.1% |
| Egyptian | 78 | 0.0% |
| English | 97,304 | 19.6% |
| Ethiopian | 148 | 0.0% |
| European | 18,575 | 3.7% |
| Fijian | 177 | 0.0% |
| Filipino | 73 | 0.0% |
| Finnish | 1,180 | 0.2% |
| French | 12,518 | 2.5% |
| French American Indian | 92 | 0.0% |
| French Canadian | 3,328 | 0.7% |
| German | 86,326 | 17.3% |
| German Russian | 126 | 0.0% |
| Greek | 1,572 | 0.3% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 436 | 0.1% |
| Guatemalan | 396 | 0.1% |
| Haitian | 277 | 0.1% |
| Honduran | 99 | 0.0% |
| Houma | 7 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 1,615 | 0.3% |
| Icelander | 231 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 3,856 | 0.8% |
| Indonesian | 62 | 0.0% |
| Iranian | 365 | 0.1% |
| Iraqi | 879 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 57,185 | 11.5% |
| Iroquois | 117 | 0.0% |
| Israeli | 248 | 0.1% |
| Italian | 20,775 | 4.2% |
| Jamaican | 145 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 83 | 0.0% |
| Jordanian | 57 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 3,697 | 0.7% |
| Laotian | 256 | 0.1% |
| Latvian | 86 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 710 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 804 | 0.2% |
| Luxembourger | 51 | 0.0% |
| Malaysian | 1,238 | 0.3% |
| Maltese | 16 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 31,681 | 6.4% |
| Mexican American Indian | 1,047 | 0.2% |
| Mongolian | 79 | 0.0% |
| Moroccan | 58 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian | 732 | 0.2% |
| Navajo | 251 | 0.1% |
| New Zealander | 38 | 0.0% |
| Nicaraguan | 128 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 147 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 2,490 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 14,137 | 2.8% |
| Okinawan | 39 | 0.0% |
| Osage | 20 | 0.0% |
| Ottawa | 7 | 0.0% |
| Paiute | 7 | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 725 | 0.2% |
| Palestinian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Panamanian | 99 | 0.0% |
| Paraguayan | 73 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania German | 124 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 633 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 8,509 | 1.7% |
| Portuguese | 2,373 | 0.5% |
| Potawatomi | 8 | 0.0% |
| Pueblo | 120 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,096 | 0.4% |
| Puget Sound Salish | 59 | 0.0% |
| Romanian | 906 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 2,884 | 0.6% |
| Salvadoran | 449 | 0.1% |
| Samoan | 291 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 5,530 | 1.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 4,102 | 0.8% |
| Scottish | 15,692 | 3.2% |
| Seminole | 6 | 0.0% |
| Senegalese | 21 | 0.0% |
| Serbian | 343 | 0.1% |
| Shoshone | 96 | 0.0% |
| Sioux | 751 | 0.2% |
| Slavic | 240 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 514 | 0.1% |
| Slovene | 126 | 0.0% |
| Somali | 376 | 0.1% |
| South African | 132 | 0.0% |
| South American | 3,016 | 0.6% |
| South American Indian | 391 | 0.1% |
| Spaniard | 1,682 | 0.3% |
| Spanish | 1,848 | 0.4% |
| Sri Lankan | 1,708 | 0.3% |
| Subsaharan African | 2,290 | 0.5% |
| Sudanese | 477 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 12,957 | 2.6% |
| Swiss | 2,363 | 0.5% |
| Syrian | 220 | 0.0% |
| Taiwanese | 72 | 0.0% |
| Thai | 2,171 | 0.4% |
| Tlingit-Haida | 21 | 0.0% |
| Tongan | 38 | 0.0% |
| Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 98 | 0.0% |
| Turkish | 82 | 0.0% |
| Ukrainian | 1,811 | 0.4% |
| Venezuelan | 573 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 7,707 | 1.5% |
| West Indian | 107 | 0.0% |
| Yakama | 18 | 0.0% |
| Yaqui | 242 | 0.1% |
| Yugoslavian | 985 | 0.2% | View All 162 Rows |
Immigrants in Ada County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ada County came from Asia (10,361 | 2.1%), Latin America (8,964 | 1.8%), Central America (6,786 | 1.4%), Mexico (6,187 | 1.2%), and Europe (5,016 | 1.0%), together accounting for 7.5% of all Ada County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Afghanistan | 299 | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1,939 | 0.4% |
| Albania | 13 | 0.0% |
| Argentina | 233 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 10,361 | 2.1% |
| Australia | 190 | 0.0% |
| Azores | 12 | 0.0% |
| Bangladesh | 55 | 0.0% |
| Belarus | 2 | 0.0% |
| Belgium | 52 | 0.0% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 400 | 0.1% |
| Brazil | 284 | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | 64 | 0.0% |
| Cabo Verde | 12 | 0.0% |
| Cambodia | 46 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 2,201 | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 284 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 6,786 | 1.4% |
| Chile | 139 | 0.0% |
| China | 1,528 | 0.3% |
| Colombia | 576 | 0.1% |
| Congo | 176 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rica | 95 | 0.0% |
| Croatia | 177 | 0.0% |
| Cuba | 112 | 0.0% |
| Czechoslovakia | 130 | 0.0% |
| Denmark | 30 | 0.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 41 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 824 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2,995 | 0.6% |
| Eastern Europe | 2,426 | 0.5% |
| Ecuador | 66 | 0.0% |
| Egypt | 143 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 147 | 0.0% |
| England | 370 | 0.1% |
| Eritrea | 65 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopia | 135 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 5,016 | 1.0% |
| France | 186 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 844 | 0.2% |
| Ghana | 10 | 0.0% |
| Greece | 94 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 145 | 0.0% |
| Haiti | 82 | 0.0% |
| Honduras | 147 | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | 122 | 0.0% |
| Hungary | 82 | 0.0% |
| India | 1,343 | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | 114 | 0.0% |
| Iran | 245 | 0.1% |
| Iraq | 1,216 | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 49 | 0.0% |
| Israel | 117 | 0.0% |
| Italy | 189 | 0.0% |
| Jamaica | 49 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 512 | 0.1% |
| Jordan | 18 | 0.0% |
| Kazakhstan | 22 | 0.0% |
| Kenya | 72 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 955 | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | 20 | 0.0% |
| Laos | 806 | 0.2% |
| Latin America | 8,964 | 1.8% |
| Latvia | 25 | 0.0% |
| Lebanon | 44 | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 16 | 0.0% |
| Malaysia | 125 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 6,187 | 1.2% |
| Middle Africa | 728 | 0.2% |
| Moldova | 43 | 0.0% |
| Morocco | 7 | 0.0% |
| Nepal | 344 | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | 96 | 0.0% |
| Nigeria | 35 | 0.0% |
| Northern Africa | 190 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 928 | 0.2% |
| Norway | 25 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 258 | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | 173 | 0.0% |
| Panama | 65 | 0.0% |
| Peru | 217 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 817 | 0.2% |
| Poland | 179 | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 22 | 0.0% |
| Romania | 254 | 0.1% |
| Russia | 452 | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 79 | 0.0% |
| Scotland | 31 | 0.0% |
| Serbia | 53 | 0.0% |
| Singapore | 49 | 0.0% |
| Somalia | 201 | 0.0% |
| South Africa | 140 | 0.0% |
| South America | 1,894 | 0.4% |
| South Central Asia | 2,626 | 0.5% |
| South Eastern Asia | 3,035 | 0.6% |
| Southern Europe | 437 | 0.1% |
| Spain | 132 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lanka | 34 | 0.0% |
| Sudan | 11 | 0.0% |
| Sweden | 24 | 0.0% |
| Switzerland | 20 | 0.0% |
| Syria | 179 | 0.0% |
| Taiwan | 256 | 0.1% |
| Thailand | 214 | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 32 | 0.0% |
| Ukraine | 469 | 0.1% |
| Uzbekistan | 22 | 0.0% |
| Venezuela | 120 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 781 | 0.2% |
| Western Africa | 57 | 0.0% |
| Western Asia | 1,705 | 0.3% |
| Western Europe | 1,198 | 0.2% |
| Zaire | 552 | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | 13 | 0.0% | View All 114 Rows |
Sex and Age in Ada County
Sex and Age in Ada County
The most populous age groups in Ada County are 10 to 14 Years (18,991 | 7.6%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (17,652 | 7.2%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 13,487 (5.4%) | 12,821 (5.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 14,431 (5.8%) | 14,204 (5.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 18,991 (7.6%) | 17,651 (7.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 17,846 (7.1%) | 16,730 (6.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 16,378 (6.5%) | 14,948 (6.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 17,915 (7.1%) | 16,317 (6.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 17,901 (7.1%) | 17,230 (7.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 18,586 (7.4%) | 17,652 (7.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 18,028 (7.2%) | 17,129 (7.0%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 16,942 (6.8%) | 15,413 (6.3%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 15,997 (6.4%) | 14,956 (6.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 15,658 (6.2%) | 15,544 (6.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 13,745 (5.5%) | 14,677 (6.0%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 12,390 (4.9%) | 13,621 (5.5%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 10,012 (4.0%) | 10,799 (4.4%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 6,463 (2.6%) | 7,639 (3.1%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 3,686 (1.5%) | 4,420 (1.8%) |
| 85 Years and over | 2,645 (1.1%) | 4,642 (1.9%) |
| Total | 251,101 (100.0%) | 246,393 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Ada County
Median Family Size in Ada County
The median family size in Ada County is 3.05 persons per family, with married-couple families (102,032 | 80.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (8,569 | 6.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 102,032 (80.8%) | 3.10 |
| Single Male/Father | 8,569 (6.8%) | 2.82 |
| Single Female/Mother | 15,698 (12.4%) | 2.87 |
| Total Families | 126,299 (100.0%) | 3.05 |
Median Household Size in Ada County
The median household size in Ada County is 2.54 persons per household, with single male/father households (8,569 | 4.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22 persons per household. non-family households (64,342 | 33.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 102,032 (53.5%) | 3.13 |
| Single Male/Father | 8,569 (4.5%) | 3.22 |
| Single Female/Mother | 15,698 (8.2%) | 3.13 |
| Non-family | 64,342 (33.8%) | 1.37 |
| Total Households | 190,641 (100.0%) | 2.54 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ada County
Out of a total of 190,641 households in Ada County, 126,299 (66.2%) are family households, while 64,342 (33.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 58,847, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 47,942.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 47,942 (25.2%) |
| 2-Person Households | 58,847 (30.9%) | 12,832 (6.7%) |
| 3-Person Households | 27,019 (14.2%) | 2,600 (1.4%) |
| 4-Person Households | 22,365 (11.7%) | 718 (0.4%) |
| 5-Person Households | 11,097 (5.8%) | 215 (0.1%) |
| 6-Person Households | 4,908 (2.6%) | 35 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 2,063 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 126,299 (66.2%) | 64,342 (33.8%) |
Female Fertility in Ada County
Fertility by Age in Ada County
Average fertility rate in Ada County is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.5% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 3,494 (66.5%) | 72.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 1,760 (33.5%) | 33.0 |
| Total | 5,254 (100.0%) | 44.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ada County
84.8% of women with births (5,254) in Ada County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 16.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 11.8% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 2,904 (83.1%) | 590 (16.9%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 1,552 (88.2%) | 208 (11.8%) |
| Total | 4,455 (84.8%) | 799 (15.2%) |
Fertility by Education in Ada County
Average fertility rate in Ada County is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 62.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 10.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 39.1% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 147 (2.8%) | 10.0 |
| High School Diploma | 611 (11.6%) | 32.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 1,689 (32.2%) | 43.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,054 (39.1%) | 62.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 753 (14.3%) | 55.0 |
| Total | 5,254 (100.0%) | 44.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ada County
15.2% of women with births in Ada County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 35.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 147 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 393 (64.3%) | 218 (35.7%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 1,321 (78.2%) | 368 (21.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,902 (92.6%) | 152 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 695 (92.3%) | 58 (7.7%) |
| Total | 4,455 (84.8%) | 799 (15.2%) |
Income in Ada County
Income Overview in Ada County
Per Capita Income in Ada County is $44,645, while median incomes of families and households are $101,585 and $83,881 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 497,494 | $44,645 |
| Median Family Income | 126,299 | $101,585 |
| Mean Family Income | 126,299 | $133,794 |
| Median Household Income | 190,641 | $83,881 |
| Mean Household Income | 190,641 | $113,335 |
| Income Deficit | 126,299 | $10,768 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 497,494 | 28.74% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 497,494 | 71.26¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 497,494 | 0.45 |
Earnings by Sex in Ada County
Average Earnings in Ada County are $41,933, $49,783 for men and $35,474 for women, a difference of 28.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 153,199 (54.3%) | $49,783 |
| Female | 128,716 (45.7%) | $35,474 |
| Total | 281,915 (100.0%) | $41,933 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ada County
The most common earnings brackets in Ada County are $100,000+ for men (32,984 | 21.5%) and $100,000+ for women (11,506 | 8.9%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 6,844 (4.5%) | 7,922 (6.1%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 4,234 (2.8%) | 5,429 (4.2%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 5,251 (3.4%) | 4,626 (3.6%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 3,134 (2.1%) | 3,799 (2.9%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 3,528 (2.3%) | 5,580 (4.3%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 3,739 (2.4%) | 4,885 (3.8%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 3,355 (2.2%) | 4,775 (3.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 2,540 (1.7%) | 2,900 (2.2%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 3,792 (2.5%) | 3,265 (2.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 3,491 (2.3%) | 4,067 (3.2%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 7,498 (4.9%) | 8,393 (6.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 7,665 (5.0%) | 8,075 (6.3%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 8,218 (5.4%) | 7,292 (5.7%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 6,709 (4.4%) | 6,944 (5.4%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 6,824 (4.4%) | 7,034 (5.5%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 6,647 (4.3%) | 5,451 (4.2%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 10,850 (7.1%) | 8,468 (6.6%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 9,127 (6.0%) | 6,878 (5.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16,769 (11.0%) | 11,427 (8.9%) |
| $100,000+ | 32,984 (21.5%) | 11,506 (8.9%) |
| Total | 153,199 (100.0%) | 128,716 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ada County
Average earnings in Ada County are $58,119 for men and $41,392 for women, a difference of 28.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $100,718, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,616. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,923, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,029.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $31,616 | $24,029 |
| High School Diploma | $42,624 | $30,032 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $51,562 | $36,078 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,906 | $47,650 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,718 | $68,923 |
| Total | $58,119 | $41,392 |
Family Income in Ada County
Family Income Brackets in Ada County
According to the Ada County family income data, there are 29,301 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,642 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 2,526 | 2.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,642 | 1.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,536 | 2.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,547 | 3.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9,599 | 7.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19,703 | 15.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20,460 | 16.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 29,301 | 23.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14,524 | 11.5% |
| $200,000+ | 20,460 | 16.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ada County
4-person families (21,527 | 17.0%) account for the highest median family income in Ada County with $126,560 per family, while 2-person families (62,632 | 49.6%) have the highest median income of $44,907 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 62,632 (49.6%) | $89,814 |
| 3-Person Families | 25,877 (20.5%) | $104,579 |
| 4-Person Families | 21,527 (17.0%) | $126,560 |
| 5-Person Families | 9,973 (7.9%) | $109,911 |
| 6-Person Families | 4,429 (3.5%) | $120,493 |
| 7+ Person Families | 1,861 (1.5%) | $106,412 |
| Total | 126,299 (100.0%) | $101,585 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ada County
The median family income in Ada County is $101,585, with families comprising 3+ earners (15,038) having the highest median family income of $136,228, while families with no earners (17,215) have the lowest median family income of $70,277, accounting for 11.9% and 13.6% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 17,215 (13.6%) | $70,277 |
| 1 Earner | 37,730 (29.9%) | $77,658 |
| 2 Earners | 56,316 (44.6%) | $119,480 |
| 3+ Earners | 15,038 (11.9%) | $136,228 |
| Total | 126,299 (100.0%) | $101,585 |
Household Income in Ada County
Household Income Brackets in Ada County
With 36,794 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Ada County, accounting for 19.3% of all households. In contrast, only 4,385 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 6,101 | 3.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,385 | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10,104 | 5.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10,867 | 5.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19,636 | 10.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 32,600 | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 29,740 | 15.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 36,794 | 19.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17,539 | 9.2% |
| $200,000+ | 22,877 | 12.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Ada County
The median household income in Ada County is $83,881, with the highest median household income of $103,049 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 68,651 households (36.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,657, with 8,459 households (4.4%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 8,459 (4.4%) | $49,657 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 67,712 (35.5%) | $91,172 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 68,651 (36.0%) | $103,049 |
| 65+ Years | 45,819 (24.0%) | $60,728 |
| Total | 190,641 (100.0%) | $83,881 |
Poverty in Ada County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ada County
With 8.3% poverty level for males and 9.2% for females among the residents of Ada County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,695 males (17.4%) and 4,636 females (24.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,827 (13.8%) | 1,151 (9.0%) |
| 5 Years | 348 (11.9%) | 52 (2.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 1,577 (8.5%) | 1,435 (7.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 1,252 (10.9%) | 1,044 (10.1%) |
| 15 Years | 395 (10.0%) | 289 (7.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 752 (11.0%) | 495 (7.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 3,695 (17.4%) | 4,636 (24.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2,214 (6.5%) | 2,948 (8.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,297 (6.5%) | 2,490 (7.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,702 (5.3%) | 2,072 (6.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,884 (6.5%) | 2,682 (8.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,351 (6.2%) | 1,610 (6.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 854 (7.0%) | 1,408 (8.9%) |
| Total | 20,148 (8.3%) | 22,312 (9.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ada County
According to the poverty statistics in Ada County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.7% of males and 97.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 11,377 (86.2%) | 11,630 (91.0%) |
| 5 Years | 2,566 (88.1%) | 2,376 (97.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 17,057 (91.5%) | 17,327 (92.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 10,213 (89.1%) | 9,320 (89.9%) |
| 15 Years | 3,549 (90.0%) | 3,645 (92.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 6,102 (89.0%) | 5,782 (92.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 17,515 (82.6%) | 14,356 (75.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 31,623 (93.5%) | 30,159 (91.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 33,042 (93.5%) | 32,071 (92.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 30,350 (94.7%) | 28,166 (93.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 26,930 (93.5%) | 27,466 (91.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 20,592 (93.8%) | 22,653 (93.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 11,422 (93.0%) | 14,452 (91.1%) |
| Total | 222,338 (91.7%) | 219,403 (90.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ada County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ada County show that 3.5% or 3,603 of the total 102,032 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 6.4%, comprising of 71 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 1,834 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 57,325 (96.9%) | 1,834 (3.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 30,906 (96.5%) | 1,108 (3.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 9,151 (93.9%) | 590 (6.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 1,047 (93.6%) | 71 (6.4%) |
| Total | 98,429 (96.5%) | 3,603 (3.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ada County
According to the poverty data in Ada County, 10.6% or 908 single-father households and 16.6% or 2,601 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 139 households (25.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 548 households (54.3%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 161 (5.2%) | 276 (4.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 608 (12.3%) | 1,715 (20.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 139 (25.3%) | 548 (54.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 62 (39.0%) |
| Total | 908 (10.6%) | 2,601 (16.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ada County
The poverty data for Ada County shows that 3,603 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 3,509 of the single-parent households (14.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 71 households (6.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 687 household (44.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 1,834 (3.1%) | 437 (4.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,108 (3.5%) | 2,323 (17.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 590 (6.1%) | 687 (44.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 71 (6.4%) | 62 (39.0%) |
| Total | 3,603 (3.5%) | 3,509 (14.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Ada County
Employment by Class of Employer in Ada County
Among the 252,218 employed individuals in Ada County, private company employees (165,050 | 65.4%), not-for-profit organizations (20,788 | 8.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (17,144 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 165,050 | 65.4% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 12,707 | 5.0% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 17,144 | 6.8% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 20,788 | 8.2% |
| Local Government Employees | 15,149 | 6.0% |
| State Government Employees | 13,150 | 5.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 7,640 | 3.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 590 | 0.2% |
| Total | 252,218 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Ada County
According to the labor force statistics for Ada County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (398,021), 66.5% or 264,684 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 8,470 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 84.6% or 28,960 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.0% or 1,114 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 12,383 (46.4%) | 1,114 (9.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 26,439 (84.4%) | 1,269 (4.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 28,960 (84.6%) | 1,419 (4.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 29,545 (84.1%) | 1,005 (3.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 59,329 (83.1%) | 949 (1.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 53,369 (84.3%) | 1,014 (1.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 24,213 (77.6%) | 847 (3.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 16,797 (59.1%) | 621 (3.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 11,518 (24.6%) | 299 (2.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,065 (7.0%) | 10 (0.5%) |
| Total | 264,684 (66.5%) | 8,470 (3.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ada County
According to labor force statistics for Ada County, 80.4% of individuals (212,007) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (263,690) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 5,724 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.8% or 99,577 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.9% or 544 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 7,884 (63.8%) | 853 (6.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 36,777 (74.2%) | 2,032 (4.1%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 67,969 (79.3%) | 2,657 (3.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 99,577 (85.8%) | 1,973 (1.7%) |
| Total | 212,007 (80.4%) | 7,120 (2.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Ada County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ada County are Management (32,140 | 12.6%), Community & Social Service (30,570 | 12.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (22,920 | 9.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (17,569 | 6.9%), and Business & Financial (17,259 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ada County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (79.4%), Computers & Mathematics (74.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (71.7%), Education, Arts & Media (68.1%), and Health Technologists (66.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 19,755 (61.5%) | 12,385 (38.5%) |
| Business & Financial | 7,837 (45.4%) | 9,422 (54.6%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 16,967 (74.0%) | 5,953 (26.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 8,613 (74.1%) | 3,018 (26.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 6,721 (79.4%) | 1,744 (20.6%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 1,633 (57.8%) | 1,191 (42.2%) |
| Community & Social Service | 10,789 (35.3%) | 19,781 (64.7%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 1,544 (31.9%) | 3,293 (68.1%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 1,707 (52.5%) | 1,544 (47.5%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 4,555 (28.3%) | 11,561 (71.7%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 2,983 (46.9%) | 3,383 (53.1%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 5,960 (33.9%) | 11,609 (66.1%) |
| Health Technologists | 4,384 (33.1%) | 8,869 (66.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 61,308 (50.9%) | 59,150 (49.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 138,052 (54.1%) | 116,960 (45.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Ada County are Food Preparation & Serving (13,359 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,893 | 2.7%), Healthcare Support (6,725 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (6,194 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (3,359 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Ada County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.4%), Security & Protection (80.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (79.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.4%), Personal Care & Service (78.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (46.4%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 1,315 (19.6%) | 5,410 (80.4%) |
| Security & Protection | 2,704 (80.5%) | 655 (19.5%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 1,606 (79.3%) | 420 (20.7%) |
| Law Enforcement | 1,098 (82.4%) | 235 (17.6%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 7,163 (53.6%) | 6,196 (46.4%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 4,312 (62.6%) | 2,581 (37.4%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 1,318 (21.3%) | 4,876 (78.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 16,812 (46.0%) | 19,718 (54.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 138,052 (54.1%) | 116,960 (45.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ada County are Office & Administration (27,633 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (27,065 | 10.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 15,515 (57.3%) | 11,550 (42.7%) |
| Office & Administration | 7,738 (28.0%) | 19,895 (72.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 23,253 (42.5%) | 31,445 (57.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 138,052 (54.1%) | 116,960 (45.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ada County are Construction & Extraction (13,242 | 5.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,912 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,423 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 943 (66.3%) | 480 (33.7%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 12,614 (95.3%) | 628 (4.7%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 6,680 (96.6%) | 232 (3.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 20,237 (93.8%) | 1,340 (6.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 138,052 (54.1%) | 116,960 (45.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ada County are Production (8,420 | 3.3%), Transportation (6,803 | 2.7%), and Material Moving (6,526 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 5,807 (69.0%) | 2,613 (31.0%) |
| Transportation | 5,811 (85.4%) | 992 (14.6%) |
| Material Moving | 4,824 (73.9%) | 1,702 (26.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 16,442 (75.6%) | 5,307 (24.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 138,052 (54.1%) | 116,960 (45.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Ada County
Employment Industries in Ada County
The major employment industries in Ada County include Health Care & Social Assistance (36,718 | 14.4%), Retail Trade (29,499 | 11.6%), Professional & Scientific (23,773 | 9.3%), Manufacturing (21,810 | 8.6%), and Educational Services (21,189 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ada County
The Ada County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (96.9%), Construction (87.2%), and Wholesale Trade (78.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (72.0%), Educational Services (69.1%), and Finance & Insurance (58.2%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 1,605 (59.9%) | 1,076 (40.1%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 379 (96.9%) | 12 (3.1%) |
| Construction | 18,081 (87.2%) | 2,644 (12.8%) |
| Manufacturing | 16,177 (74.2%) | 5,633 (25.8%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 6,024 (78.4%) | 1,660 (21.6%) |
| Retail Trade | 15,865 (53.8%) | 13,634 (46.2%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 6,700 (78.3%) | 1,851 (21.6%) |
| Utilities | 1,821 (72.5%) | 690 (27.5%) |
| Information | 3,010 (51.7%) | 2,806 (48.2%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 5,180 (41.8%) | 7,214 (58.2%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 3,332 (49.7%) | 3,369 (50.3%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 13,246 (55.7%) | 10,527 (44.3%) |
| Enterprise Management | 111 (42.7%) | 149 (57.3%) |
| Administrative & Support | 5,455 (58.2%) | 3,917 (41.8%) |
| Educational Services | 6,542 (30.9%) | 14,647 (69.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 10,294 (28.0%) | 26,424 (72.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2,994 (58.2%) | 2,151 (41.8%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 8,652 (54.0%) | 7,382 (46.0%) |
| Public Administration | 7,630 (57.3%) | 5,689 (42.7%) |
| Total | 138,052 (54.1%) | 116,960 (45.9%) |
Education in Ada County
School Enrollment in Ada County
The most common levels of schooling among the 126,712 students in Ada County are middle school (28,748 | 22.7%), high school (27,921 | 22.0%), and college / undergraduate (27,556 | 21.7%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 6,298 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 5,616 | 4.4% |
| Elementary School | 23,276 | 18.4% |
| Middle School | 28,748 | 22.7% |
| High School | 27,921 | 22.0% |
| College / Undergraduate | 27,556 | 21.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 7,297 | 5.8% |
| Total | 126,712 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ada County
Out of a total of 126,712 students who are enrolled in schools in Ada County, 20,147 (15.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 106,565 (84.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3,328 (68.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11,105 (89.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 1,529 (31.5%) | 3,328 (68.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 22,946 (84.7%) | 4,141 (15.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 31,406 (87.6%) | 4,441 (12.4%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 18,124 (87.9%) | 2,490 (12.1%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 9,089 (89.4%) | 1,077 (10.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 11,105 (89.9%) | 1,249 (10.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 7,541 (80.1%) | 1,874 (19.9%) |
| 35 Years and over | 4,822 (75.7%) | 1,550 (24.3%) |
| Total | 106,565 (84.1%) | 20,147 (15.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ada County
Business (32,615 | 20.6%), science & technology (17,935 | 11.3%), education (16,271 | 10.3%), engineering (12,554 | 7.9%), and social sciences (11,219 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 158,581 individuals in Ada County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 7,272 | 4.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 11,036 | 7.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 4,690 | 3.0% |
| Psychology | 7,812 | 4.9% |
| Social Sciences | 11,219 | 7.1% |
| Engineering | 12,554 | 7.9% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 1,021 | 0.6% |
| Science & Technology | 17,935 | 11.3% |
| Business | 32,615 | 20.6% |
| Education | 16,271 | 10.3% |
| Literature & Languages | 6,876 | 4.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 6,188 | 3.9% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 6,636 | 4.2% |
| Communications | 7,896 | 5.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 8,560 | 5.4% |
| Total | 158,581 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Ada County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ada County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ada County are males with 2 vehicles (59,752, accounting for 43.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (48,510, making up 52.5%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 2,230 (1.6%) | 1,618 (1.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 19,102 (14.0%) | 20,046 (17.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 59,752 (43.7%) | 48,510 (42.6%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 34,545 (25.3%) | 27,451 (24.1%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 13,052 (9.6%) | 10,745 (9.4%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 7,975 (5.8%) | 5,445 (4.8%) |
| Total | 136,656 (100.0%) | 113,815 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Ada County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ada County are 15 to 19 minutes (44,799 commuters, 20.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (42,951 commuters, 20.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (34,082 commuters, 15.9%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 6,496 | 3.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 20,251 | 9.4% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 34,082 | 15.9% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 44,799 | 20.8% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 42,951 | 20.0% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 16,528 | 7.7% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 28,696 | 13.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 4,827 | 2.2% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 3,626 | 1.7% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 7,293 | 3.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 2,511 | 1.2% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 2,957 | 1.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Ada County
The most common commute times in Ada County are 15 to 19 minutes (25,099 commuters, 21.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (19,700 commuters, 20.5%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 3,517 (2.9%) | 2,979 (3.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 10,588 (8.9%) | 9,663 (10.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 18,919 (15.9%) | 15,163 (15.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 25,099 (21.1%) | 19,700 (20.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 24,292 (20.4%) | 18,659 (19.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 8,453 (7.1%) | 8,075 (8.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 16,373 (13.8%) | 12,323 (12.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 2,641 (2.2%) | 2,186 (2.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 1,821 (1.5%) | 1,805 (1.9%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 4,250 (3.6%) | 3,043 (3.2%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,322 (1.1%) | 1,189 (1.2%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 1,767 (1.5%) | 1,190 (1.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ada County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Ada County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (17,588, 14.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (15,164, 15.8%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 4,073 (3.4%) | 2,765 (2.9%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 3,342 (2.8%) | 1,375 (1.4%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 5,537 (4.6%) | 1,977 (2.1%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 9,083 (7.6%) | 4,521 (4.7%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 11,657 (9.8%) | 9,944 (10.4%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 17,588 (14.8%) | 15,164 (15.8%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 17,232 (14.5%) | 14,301 (14.9%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 15,071 (12.7%) | 11,982 (12.5%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 6,982 (5.9%) | 7,226 (7.5%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 9,832 (8.3%) | 8,873 (9.2%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 4,706 (4.0%) | 4,597 (4.8%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 1,846 (1.5%) | 2,185 (2.3%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 5,871 (4.9%) | 5,785 (6.0%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 6,222 (5.2%) | 5,280 (5.5%) |
| Total | 119,042 (100.0%) | 95,975 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Ada County
Occupancy by Ownership in Ada County
Of the total 190,641 dwellings in Ada County, owner-occupied units account for 136,018 (71.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 54,623 (28.6%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 136,018 | 71.4% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 54,623 | 28.6% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 190,641 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Ada County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 47,942 | 25.2% |
| 2-Person Household | 71,679 | 37.6% |
| 3-Person Household | 29,619 | 15.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 41,401 | 21.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 190,641 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ada County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 28,262 (59.0%) | 19,680 (41.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 54,065 (75.4%) | 17,614 (24.6%) |
| 3-Person Household | 21,077 (71.2%) | 8,542 (28.8%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 32,614 (78.8%) | 8,787 (21.2%) |
| Total Housing Units | 136,018 (71.4%) | 54,623 (28.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ada County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 3,708 (58.6%) | 2,622 (41.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 19,830 (61.3%) | 12,522 (38.7%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 44,220 (67.7%) | 21,055 (32.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 68,260 (78.7%) | 18,424 (21.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ada County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 38,899 | 20.4% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 37,272 | 19.6% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 34,637 | 18.2% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 34,014 | 17.8% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 27,466 | 14.4% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 13,537 | 7.1% |
| 85 Years and Over | 4,816 | 2.5% |
| Total | 190,641 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Ada County
Median Income by Occupancy in Ada County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 136,018 (71.4%) | $98,460 |
| Renter-Occupied | 54,623 (28.6%) | $55,809 |
| Average | 190,641 (100.0%) | $83,881 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ada County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 1,976 (1.5%) | 2,123 (3.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 973 (0.7%) | 944 (1.7%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,878 (1.4%) | 2,587 (4.7%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 2,234 (1.6%) | 2,364 (4.3%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 3,181 (2.3%) | 2,318 (4.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5,570 (4.1%) | 5,230 (9.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10,944 (8.1%) | 8,781 (16.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20,904 (15.4%) | 11,781 (21.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 21,350 (15.7%) | 8,399 (15.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 30,158 (22.2%) | 6,550 (12.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 36,850 (27.1%) | 3,546 (6.5%) |
| Total | 136,018 (100.0%) | 54,623 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ada County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 5,299 (3.9%) | 632 (1.2%) |
| $300 to $499 | 17,006 (12.5%) | 1,157 (2.1%) |
| $500 to $799 | 17,606 (12.9%) | 3,878 (7.1%) |
| $800 to $999 | 7,954 (5.9%) | 6,233 (11.4%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 28,284 (20.8%) | 21,494 (39.4%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 25,890 (19.0%) | 13,209 (24.2%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 17,090 (12.6%) | 4,241 (7.8%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 7,673 (5.6%) | 1,141 (2.1%) |
| $3,000 or more | 9,216 (6.8%) | 934 (1.7%) |
| Total | 136,018 (100.0%) | 54,623 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Ada County
Housing Structures in Ada County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 143,085 | 75.0% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 9,386 | 4.9% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 3,062 | 1.6% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 9,082 | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 5,089 | 2.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 14,963 | 7.9% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 5,974 | 3.1% |
| Total | 190,641 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ada County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 124,410 (87.0%) | 18,675 (13.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 5,488 (58.5%) | 3,898 (41.5%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 313 (10.2%) | 2,749 (89.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 525 (5.8%) | 8,557 (94.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 128 (2.5%) | 4,961 (97.5%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 666 (4.4%) | 14,297 (95.6%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 4,488 (75.1%) | 1,486 (24.9%) |
| Total | 136,018 (71.4%) | 54,623 (28.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ada County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 129 (0.1%) | 2,125 (3.9%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 2,602 (1.9%) | 12,094 (22.1%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 33,390 (24.5%) | 26,325 (48.2%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 49,729 (36.6%) | 10,398 (19.0%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 50,168 (36.9%) | 3,681 (6.7%) |
| Total | 136,018 (100.0%) | 54,623 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ada County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 108,040 (79.4%) | 24,266 (44.4%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,849 (1.4%) | 1,222 (2.2%) |
| Electricity | 22,603 (16.6%) | 28,140 (51.5%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 524 (0.4%) | 208 (0.4%) |
| Coal or Coke | 27 (0.0%) | 46 (0.1%) |
| All other Fuels | 2,684 (2.0%) | 449 (0.8%) |
| No Fuel Used | 291 (0.2%) | 292 (0.5%) |
| Total | 136,018 (100.0%) | 54,623 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Ada County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 2,169 (1.6%) | 4,551 (8.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 29,504 (21.7%) | 22,482 (41.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 61,359 (45.1%) | 19,406 (35.5%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 42,986 (31.6%) | 8,184 (15.0%) |
| Total | 136,018 (100.0%) | 54,623 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Ada County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ada County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 41,846 | 94,172 |
| Median Property Value | $404,200 | $430,200 |
| Median Household Income | $78,352 | $28,467 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $497 | $9,131 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,578 | $1,489 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ada County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 2,463 (5.9%) | 1,380 (1.5%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 770 (1.8%) | 877 (0.9%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 8,296 (19.8%) | 18,154 (19.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 16,191 (38.7%) | 40,744 (43.3%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 8,792 (21.0%) | 21,126 (22.4%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 2,782 (6.7%) | 7,439 (7.9%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 2,552 (6.1%) | 4,452 (4.7%) |
| Total | 41,846 (100.0%) | 94,172 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ada County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 1,572 (3.8%) | 1,585 (1.7%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 4,072 (9.7%) | 1,377 (1.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,803 (6.7%) | 3,221 (3.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,471 (10.7%) | 2,767 (2.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,933 (16.6%) | 6,473 (6.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6,659 (15.9%) | 13,971 (14.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,953 (16.6%) | 14,691 (15.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 8,383 (20.0%) | 23,205 (24.6%) |
| Total | 41,846 (100.0%) | 94,172 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ada County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 6,503 (15.5%) | 109,312 (116.1%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 5,077 (12.1%) | 11,474 (12.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 5,059 (12.1%) | 19,098 (20.3%) |
| 4.0x or more | 24,805 (59.3%) | 18,884 (20.1%) |
| Total | 41,846 (100.0%) | 94,172 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ada County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 3,181 (7.6%) | 548 (0.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 4,870 (11.6%) | 3,514 (3.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 32,258 (77.1%) | 15,120 (16.1%) |
| Total | 41,846 (100.0%) | 94,172 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Ada County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ada County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 31,036 (98.0%) | 643 (2.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 83,806 (94.8%) | 4,628 (5.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 37,698 (88.1%) | 5,078 (11.9%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 53,058 (87.7%) | 7,422 (12.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 63,360 (91.0%) | 6,244 (9.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 56,943 (91.5%) | 5,255 (8.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 54,418 (92.3%) | 4,544 (7.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 46,080 (99.7%) | 126 (0.3%) |
| 75 Years and older | 27,942 (99.3%) | 194 (0.7%) |
| Total | 454,341 (93.0%) | 34,134 (7.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ada County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 31,036 (98.0%) | 643 (2.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 83,806 (94.8%) | 4,628 (5.2%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 37,698 (88.1%) | 5,078 (11.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ada County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 31,043 (89.1%) | 3,802 (10.9%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 53,504 (89.8%) | 6,090 (10.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 68,039 (88.7%) | 8,630 (11.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 71,743 (93.3%) | 5,152 (6.7%) |
| $100,000 and over | 225,063 (95.6%) | 10,264 (4.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ada County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 9,433 (29.8%) | 23,420 (73.9%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 18,908 (21.4%) | 68,867 (77.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 3,964 (9.3%) | 34,856 (81.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 8,487 (14.0%) | 46,597 (77.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 8,684 (12.5%) | 57,468 (82.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 6,544 (10.5%) | 52,958 (85.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 8,454 (14.3%) | 49,182 (83.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 44,480 (96.3%) | 27,002 (58.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 27,776 (98.7%) | 17,989 (63.9%) |
| Total | 136,730 (28.0%) | 378,339 (77.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ada County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 39 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3,194 (7.2%) | 1,832 (4.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4,522 (8.0%) | 3,447 (6.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 10,113 (10.5%) | 9,737 (10.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4,486 (20.4%) | 4,259 (17.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 5,345 (43.5%) | 7,015 (44.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ada County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 24 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 488 (1.1%) | 208 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 426 (0.8%) | 325 (0.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 3,447 (3.6%) | 1,971 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,729 (12.4%) | 1,195 (4.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3,518 (28.7%) | 3,176 (20.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 15 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 157 (0.4%) | 270 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1,089 (1.9%) | 517 (0.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,825 (1.9%) | 2,198 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 520 (2.4%) | 735 (3.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 871 (7.1%) | 1,510 (9.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2,599 (5.9%) | 1,339 (3.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 3,008 (5.3%) | 2,295 (4.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 4,048 (4.2%) | 4,114 (4.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 721 (3.3%) | 746 (3.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,040 (8.5%) | 2,018 (12.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 241 (0.5%) | 106 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 547 (1.0%) | 414 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 3,419 (3.6%) | 3,982 (4.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,873 (8.5%) | 2,682 (11.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,387 (19.4%) | 4,461 (28.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 636 (1.4%) | 295 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 432 (0.8%) | 286 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,273 (1.3%) | 1,238 (1.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 649 (3.0%) | 702 (2.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,023 (8.3%) | 2,073 (13.1%) |
Technology Access in Ada County
Computing Device Access in Ada County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 171,773 | 90.1% |
| Smartphone | 176,031 | 92.3% |
| Tablet | 137,406 | 72.1% |
| No Computing Device | 5,254 | 2.8% |
| Total | 190,641 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Ada County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 475 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 156,383 | 82.0% |
| Cellular Data Only | 15,734 | 8.3% |
| Satellite Internet | 16,335 | 8.6% |
| No Internet | 12,312 | 6.5% |
| Total | 190,641 | 100.0% |
Ada County Summary
Ada County, Idaho is located in the southwestern part of the state and is the most populous county in Idaho. It is bordered by Canyon County to the east, Boise County to the north, Elmore County to the east, and Owyhee County to the south. The county seat is Boise, the state capital.
History
Ada County was established in 1864 and named after Ada Riggs, the first white woman to settle in the area. The county was originally part of Boise County, but was split off in 1864. The county was originally populated by Native American tribes, including the Shoshone, Bannock, and Nez Perce.
The first settlers in Ada County were miners who came to the area in search of gold. The gold rush of the 1860s brought many people to the area, and the population of Ada County grew rapidly. The county was also home to many farmers and ranchers, who raised cattle and grew crops such as wheat, barley, and potatoes.
In the late 19th century, the county became a popular destination for tourists, who came to enjoy the area's natural beauty and outdoor activities. The county was also home to several resorts, including the famous Idaho Hotel in Boise.
Geography
Ada County covers an area of 1,068 square miles and is located in the southwestern part of Idaho. The county is bordered by Canyon County to the east, Boise County to the north, Elmore County to the east, and Owyhee County to the south. The county seat is Boise, the state capital.
The county is located in the Snake River Plain, a large area of flat land that stretches across southern Idaho. The county is home to several mountain ranges, including the Boise Mountains, the Owyhee Mountains, and the Sawtooth Mountains. The county is also home to several rivers, including the Boise River, the Payette River, and the Snake River.
Economy
Ada County has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and tourism. The county is home to several large companies, including Micron Technology, Albertsons, and Boise Cascade.
Agriculture is an important part of the county's economy, with crops such as wheat, barley, potatoes, and hay being grown in the area. The county is also home to several large cattle ranches.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the county's economy, with companies such as Boise Cascade and Micron Technology producing a variety of products.
Technology is also an important part of the county's economy, with companies such as Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft having a presence in the area.
Tourism is also an important part of the county's economy, with visitors coming to the area to enjoy the area's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Ada County had a population of 392,365. The population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.4 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 87.2% White, 2.3% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,936, and the median income for a family was $54,945. The per capita income for the county was $23,945. About 11.2% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Ada County?
Total Population of Ada County is 497,494.
What is the Total Male Population of Ada County?
Total Male Population of Ada County is 251,101.
What is the Total Female Population of Ada County?
Total Female Population of Ada County is 246,393.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ada County?
There are 101.91 Males per 100 Females in Ada County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ada County?
There are 98.13 Females per 100 Males in Ada County.
What is the Median Population Age in Ada County?
Median Population Age in Ada County is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ada County
Average Family Size in Ada County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ada County
Average Household Size in Ada County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ada County?
Per Capita income in Ada County is $44,645.
What is the Median Family Income in Ada County?
Median Family Income in Ada County is $101,585.
What is the Median Household income in Ada County?
Median Household Income in Ada County is $83,881.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ada County?
Income or Wage Gap in Ada County is 28.7%.
Women in Ada County earn 71.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Ada County?
Family Income Deficit in Ada County is $10,768.
Families that are below poverty line in Ada County earn $10,768 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ada County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ada County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ada County?
There are 264,684 People in the Labor Forcein in Ada County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ada County?
66.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Ada County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ada County?
Unemployment Rate in Ada County is 3.2%.