Gem State Wire

Idaho had a population of 1,717,750 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Gem State Wire.

The median age was 36, with 49.9 percent of the total population being female and 50.1 percent male.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

	Estimated Number	Percent of total population
Male	861,025	50.1
Female	856,725	49.9
Total Population	1,717,750	100