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Idaho

Gem State • ID • West

Quick Facts

CapitalBoise

Largest CityBoise

Population1,393,262

Per Capita Income$24,257

NicknameGem State

StatehoodJuly 3, 1890

State BirdMountain Bluebird

State FlowerLewis Mock Orange

State TreeWhite Pine

State SongHere We Have Idaho

Geography

Land Area82,751 sq mi

Water Area823 sq mi

Total Area83,574 sq mi

RegionWest

About Idaho

Idaho, known as the “Gem State,” has a population of 1,393,262 and a per capita income of $24,257. The state capital is Boise, which is also the largest city. Idaho joined the Union on July 3, 1890 and covers 83,574 square miles across the West region. Explore 24 cities and towns across Idaho with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.

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Explore all 24 cities and towns in Idaho with detailed demographic, economic, and quality of life data.

Boise Nampa Pocatello Idaho Falls Meridian Twin Falls Blackfoot Bonners Ferry Burley Caldwell Coeur d'Alene Kamiah Lewiston Moscow Mountain Home Osburn Paul Peck Preston Rexburg Sagle Saint Anthony Shelley Weiser

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