Largest Cities in Idaho

Top 34 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Idaho

1 Boise City 235,701

2 Meridian 124,865

3 Nampa 106,289

4 Idaho Falls 66,672

5 Caldwell 63,465

6 Pocatello 57,152

7 Coeur d'Alene 55,558

8 Twin Falls 53,219

9 Post Falls 41,716

10 Rexburg 39,589

11 Lewiston 34,471

12 Eagle 31,490

13 Kuna 25,960

14 Moscow 25,868

15 Ammon 18,496

16 Mountain Home 16,265

17 Hayden 16,021

18 Chubbuck 15,900

19 Star 13,231

20 Jerome 12,689

21 Blackfoot 12,628

22 Garden City 12,483

23 Burley 11,721

24 Rathdrum 10,133

25 Middleton 10,101

26 Hailey 9,439

27 Sandpoint 9,244

28 Payette 8,358

29 Emmett 7,948

30 Fruitland 6,405

31 Rupert 6,157

32 Weiser 5,803

33 Preston 5,800

34 Rigby 5,251

The largest cities in Idaho represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Boise City leads with a population of 235,701, followed by Meridian and Nampa. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. ID dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Boise City's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. ID has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 596,992.

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