Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID

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2021 Population

128,689

4.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.1

0.573% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.4%

2.51% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$70,698

8.98% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$337,500

14.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,277

0.496% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID had a population of 129k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $70,698. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID grew from 123,670 to 128,689, a 4.06% increase and its median household income grew from $64,873 to $70,698, a 8.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (82%), White (Hispanic) (4.91%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.24%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.06%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.09%).

10.5% of the households in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ada County (South)--Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID are Boise State University (5,898 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID was $337,500, and the homeownership rate was 59.6%.

Most people in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID was 2 cars per household.

Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID borders Lewiston City & Nez Perce Reservation PUMA, ID, Eagle City PUMA, ID, Caldwell & Nampa (South & West) Cities PUMA, ID, Nampa (Central & East) & Meridian (West) Cities PUMA, ID, Meridian (Northeast) & Boise (Far West) Cities PUMA, ID, Boise (North & West) & Garden City Cities PUMA, ID, and Elmore, Jerome, Blaine, Minidoka, Gooding, Lincoln & Camas Counties PUMA, ID.

United States Idaho

Population & Diversity

Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID is home to a population of 129k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.76% of Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID residents were born outside of the country (8.7k people).

In 2021, there were 16.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.31k White (Hispanic) and 4.17k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID are Spanish (6,730 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (820 households), and Arabic (751 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,976

Women

47.6%

67,246

Men

52.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 128,222 inhabitants, with 52.4% men, and 47.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

95.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 2.73k
White (Hispanic)
6.31k ± 1.22k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.17k ± 748

8.9%

Hispanic Population

11.5k people

8.9% of the people in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID are hispanic (11.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,722 ± 1,012 people
India
965 ± 760 people
Korea
468 ± 530 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID was Mexico, the natal country of 1,722 Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID residents, followed by India with 965 and Korea with 468.

Foreign-Born Population

6.76%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.7k people

6.85%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.47k people

As of 2021, 6.76% of Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID residents (8.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID was 6.85%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,730 households (5.52%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
820 households (0.672%)
Arabic
751 households (0.616%)

10.5% of the households in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID was Spanish. 5.52% of the households in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,297 ± 346
Gulf War (2001-)
1,675 ± 331
Gulf War (1990s)
1,487 ± 359

Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID employs 63.3k people. The largest industries in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID are Restaurants & Food Services (3,982 people), Construction (3,820 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,657 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($180,276), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($159,810), and Advertising, public relations & related services ($157,519).

Males in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,476. The income inequality in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID (measured using the Gini index) is 0.486, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,048

Women

46.1%

33,917

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID in 2020 was 62,965 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID.

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Occupations

63.3k

2021 Value

0.496%

1 Year growth

± 0.496%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID grew at a rate of 0.496%, from 63k employees to 63.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID, are Other managers (2,090 people), Retail salespersons (1,893 people), and Customer service representatives (1,533 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Idaho (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.3k

2021 Value

0.496%

1 Year growth

± 0.496%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID grew at a rate of 0.496%, from 63k employees to 63.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,982 people), Construction (3,820 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,657 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID, though some of these residents may live in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,058

Median earning men ± $2,530

$32,736

Median earning women ± $2,656

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($73,303), Public Administration ($55,365), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,033).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,270), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,095), and Manufacturing ($55,960).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Idaho. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Idaho.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $11.8B, followed by Electronics ($7.02B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($6.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Idaho products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$70.7B

2020 Value in Idaho

$123B

Projected 2050 Value in Idaho

74.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Idaho trade was $70.7B. This is expected to increase 74.6% to $123B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Idaho trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$7.02B
California
$4.21B
Utah
$3.18B

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $7.02B, followed by California with $4.21B and Utah and $3.18B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Idaho shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.89%).

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID. Showing the available data for Idaho.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.89%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.89%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Idaho for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Idaho

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Mike Crapo

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Jim Risch

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Idaho over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Idaho

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Idaho have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID awarded 5,898 degrees. The student population of Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10,778 male students and 15,016 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID are White (4,428 and 76.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (684 and 11.8%), Two or More Races (198 and 3.42%), and Unknown (166 and 2.87%).

The largest universities in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID by number of degrees awarded are Boise State University (5,898 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ada County (South)--Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID are Registered Nursing (476 and 8.07%), General Business Administration & Management (395 and 6.7%), and Social Work (306 and 5.19%).

The median tuition cost in Ada County (South)--Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID for a public four year colleges is $5,532 for in-state students and $22,452 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 25,794 (41.8% men and 58.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 25,794 students enrolled in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,739 records, of which 58.4% were women and 41.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
476 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
201 degree-majors awarded
General Business
196 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ada County (South)--Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID was Registered Nursing with 476 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Ada County (South)--Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Boise State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

5,898 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Boise State University with 5,898 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,335 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID, which is 0.655 times less than the 3,563 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,428 degrees mean that there were 6.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 684 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,532) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,528) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.37% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.369% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID in 2021 were Some college (28.2k), Bachelors Degree (25k), and High School or Equivalent (22.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID was $337,500 in 2021, which is 1.38 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $294,400 to $337,500, a 14.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID is 59.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID is $70,698. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID was Meridian (Northeast) & Boise (Far West) Cities PUMA, ID with a value of $78,508, followed by Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID and Nampa (Central & East) & Meridian (West) Cities PUMA, ID, with respective values of $70,698 and $69,305.

Housing

Property

$337,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,824

$29,685

Median Property Taxes

±$1,544

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.6%

Homeownership

2021

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.6% of the housing units in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID was Meridian (Northeast) & Boise (Far West) Cities PUMA, ID with a value of $78,508, followed by Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID and Nampa (Central & East) & Meridian (West) Cities PUMA, ID, with respective values of $70,698 and $69,305.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,698

Median Household Income

± $3,904

49.8k

Number of Households

± 2,003

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.8k households in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID grew to $70,698 from the previous year's value of $64,873.

The following chart displays the households in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.486

2021 Wage GINI in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID

0.474

2020 Wage GINI in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID

In 2021, the income inequality in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID was 0.486 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.37% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)
Carpooled (6.09%)

In 2021, 75.9% of workers in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.09%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.03% of the workforce in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID (14.9k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.9% of the population of Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID has health coverage, with 56.5% on employee plans, 9.24% on Medicaid, 9.13% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Idaho see 1517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1528 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1511 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 435 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,517 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Idaho

Primary care physicians in Idaho see an average of 1,517 patients per year. This represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1,528 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Idaho in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 27.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.13%

Uninsured

56.5%

Employer Coverage

9.24%

Medicaid

9.13%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

1.76%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID declined by 9.91% from 9.02% to 8.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Boise (South) & Kuna Cities PUMA, ID changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.