Most Populated Cities in Idaho
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Idaho based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Boise City leads the ranking with a value of 235,701 and a population of 235,701.
The top three cities are Boise City (235,701), Meridian (124,865), and Nampa (106,289). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Idaho.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Boise City | 235,701 | 235,701 |
| #2 | Meridian | 124,865 | 124,865 |
| #3 | Nampa | 106,289 | 106,289 |
| #4 | Idaho Falls | 66,672 | 66,672 |
| #5 | Caldwell | 63,465 | 63,465 |
| #6 | Pocatello | 57,152 | 57,152 |
| #7 | Coeur d'Alene | 55,558 | 55,558 |
| #8 | Twin Falls | 53,219 | 53,219 |
| #9 | Post Falls | 41,716 | 41,716 |
| #10 | Rexburg | 39,589 | 39,589 |
| #11 | Lewiston | 34,471 | 34,471 |
| #12 | Eagle | 31,490 | 31,490 |
| #13 | Kuna | 25,960 | 25,960 |
| #14 | Moscow | 25,868 | 25,868 |
| #15 | Ammon | 18,496 | 18,496 |
| #16 | Mountain Home | 16,265 | 16,265 |
| #17 | Hayden | 16,021 | 16,021 |
| #18 | Chubbuck | 15,900 | 15,900 |
| #19 | Star | 13,231 | 13,231 |
| #20 | Jerome | 12,689 | 12,689 |
| #21 | Blackfoot | 12,628 | 12,628 |
| #22 | Garden City | 12,483 | 12,483 |
| #23 | Burley | 11,721 | 11,721 |
| #24 | Rathdrum | 10,133 | 10,133 |
| #25 | Middleton | 10,101 | 10,101 |
| #26 | Hailey | 9,439 | 9,439 |
| #27 | Sandpoint | 9,244 | 9,244 |
| #28 | Payette | 8,358 | 8,358 |
| #29 | Emmett | 7,948 | 7,948 |
| #30 | Fruitland | 6,405 | 6,405 |
| #31 | Rupert | 6,157 | 6,157 |
| #32 | Weiser | 5,803 | 5,803 |
| #33 | Preston | 5,800 | 5,800 |
| #34 | Rigby | 5,251 | 5,251 |
| #35 | Shelley | 4,987 | 4,987 |
| #36 | Kimberly | 4,883 | 4,883 |
| #37 | American Falls | 4,636 | 4,636 |
| #38 | Buhl | 4,624 | 4,624 |
| #39 | McCall | 3,847 | 3,847 |
| #40 | St. Anthony | 3,818 | 3,818 |
| #41 | Lincoln | 3,759 | 3,759 |
| #42 | Gooding | 3,731 | 3,731 |
| #43 | Heyburn | 3,678 | 3,678 |
| #44 | Ketchum | 3,551 | 3,551 |
| #45 | Hidden Springs | 3,490 | 3,490 |
| #46 | Grangeville | 3,443 | 3,443 |
| #47 | Orofino | 3,254 | 3,254 |
| #48 | Mountain Home AFB | 3,198 | 3,198 |
| #49 | Salmon | 3,196 | 3,196 |
| #50 | Soda Springs | 3,150 | 3,150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Idaho?
Boise City ranks #1 for most populated cities in Idaho with a value of 235,701 and a population of 235,701.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Idaho?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Idaho. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Idaho compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Idaho's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.