Who Lives In Eagle, Idaho? A Demographics Overview

1. Population Overview

• Total population: Approximately 34,000 residents (2024–25 estimate)
• Growth trends: Rapid growth; population has more than doubled since 2010, with an average annual increase of 4–5% in recent years
• Population density: About 1,440 people per square mile

2. Age Distribution

• Age breakdown:

• • 0–14 years: ~19%
  • 15–24 years: ~11%
  • 25–44 years: ~22%
  • 45–64 years: ~30%
  • 65+ years: ~18%

• Median age: About 45 years

3. Gender Breakdown

• Male: 49%
• Female: 51%
• Gender ratio: ~96 males per 100 females
• Non-binary/other: Not widely reported in current census data

4. Race and Ethnicity

• White (non-Hispanic): ~90%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): ~6%
• Asian: ~2%
• Black or African American: <1%
• Other races / Two or more races: ~2%

5. Household Information

• Number of households: ~11,200
• Average household size: 2.7 persons
• Family households: ~71%
• Non-family households: ~29%
• Homeownership rate: ~86%
• Renting rate: ~14%

6. Education Levels

• High school diploma or equivalent: ~98%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: ~55%
• Associate’s degree or some college: ~32%

7. Income & Economic Status

• Median household income: ~$115,000
• Per capita income: ~$54,000
• Poverty rate: ~3%
• Labor force participation: ~60%
• Unemployment rate: ~2.5%

8. Occupation & Industry

• Top industries: Professional/scientific/tech services, healthcare, education, retail trade, construction
• Job types: Predominantly white-collar (management, business, sales, professionals make up 75%+ of the workforce)

9. Marital Status

• Married: ~65%
• Single (never married): ~21%
• Divorced: ~10%
• Widowed: ~4%

10. Housing & Living Conditions

• Median home value: ~$740,000
• Median monthly rent: ~$2,200
• Housing types: About 85% single-family homes, 12% apartments or townhomes, 3% mobile/other

11. Language & Ancestry

• Languages spoken at home: 94% English only, 4% Spanish, 2% other languages
• Foreign-born population: ~5%
• Common ancestry groups: German, English, Irish, Italian, Mexican

12. Religion

• Religious affiliation: Estimated ~64% Christian (primarily Protestant and Catholic), 2% other faiths, 34% unaffiliated or nonreligious
  (Note: Religion statistics in Eagle are mainly from regional estimates and survey data.)

13. Geographic Mobility

• Moved within the past year: ~9%
• In-migration vs. out-migration: Eagle experiences strong net in-migration, driven by new residents from elsewhere in Idaho and out-of-state

14. Health & Disability

• Disability rate: ~8% of population (all ages)
• Health insurance coverage: 96% insured
• General health: Population is generally healthy with strong access to healthcare resources

Summary

Eagle, Idaho, is known for its affluent, highly educated, and family-oriented community. Rapid population growth and high homeownership rates reflect its suburban appeal. The area continues to attract new residents with quality schools, outdoor amenities, and proximity to Boise, while also seeing rising home values and incomes.

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