About Idaho

Idaho’s 82,413 square miles varies geographically from high dessert in the south to beautiful forests and rugged mountains in the north. There’s something for everyone, and we’re pleased to have the opportunity to share these facts and figures about living and working in our beautiful state.

Population: 1,567,582 (2010) 4th Fastest Growing State in the Country-US Census Bureau
Boise MSA-624,706
Coeur d’Alene MSA-142,681
Idaho Falls MSA-127,777
Pocatello MSA-89,524
Lewiston MSA-61,043

Civilian Labor Force: 789,029 (2010) Workforce Trends-Labor Market Information (pdf)
Boise MSA-320,950
Coeur d’Alene MSA-73,838
Idaho Falls MSA-63,874
Pocatello MSA-44,124
Lewiston MSA-30,144

Gross Domestic Product (millions of US Dollars):
All Industries-$53, 488
Private Industries-$45,516
Agriculture-$2,397
Mining-$673
Utilities-$875
Construction-$2,541
Manufacturing-$5,772
Durable Goods-$3,976
Nondurable Goods-$1,796
Wholesale Trade-$2,844
Retail Trade-$4,176
Transportation & Warehousing-$1,550
Information-$1,189
Finance and Insurance-$2,934
Real Estate-$6,984
Professional & Technical Services-$3,866
Management of Companies & Enterprises-$730
Administrative Services-$1,504
Educational Services-$361
Heal Care & Social Assistance-$4,169
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation-$413
Accommodation and Food Services-$1,366
Other Services-$1,171
Government-$7,972

International Trade:
$5.15 Billion in foreign exports by Idaho companies in 2010 (32.82% increase).
156 different countries bought Idaho made products.

Fun Trade Facts:
• Idaho exported $17.9 million worth of edible vegetables to Spain
• Idaho sold over $13 million of silver to the UK
• Japan bought $63 million worth of paper and paperboard from Idaho
• Turkey imported $200,000 worth or arms and ammunition from Idaho
• Over $8.7 million of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits were exported to the Netherlands
• Chilie bought more than $5 million worth of dairy products from Idaho
• Idaho exported $2.5 million worth of leather products to Colombia
• Uganda bought $403,000 of civilian aircrafts parts and equipment from Idaho

Transportation:
31 Airports including 7 with Primary Service
5 Interstate Highways, 9 US Highways
1 Seaport-Port of Lewiston (most inland Port on the West Coast).