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About Idaho

Quick Facts
Capital: Boise
Population: 1,499,402
Total Area: 83,642 square miles
Top Industry: Technological

Although the state of Idaho is ranked 39th in the United States for population, Idaho is in the top six states with the fastest growing population. The states ranking directly above Idaho for the fastest growing are Arizona, Nevada, Florida, Georgia, and Utah. Since 1990, Idaho has seen a 38% population increase.

In Idaho, there is always something to do and new to experience. The state is home to nine national parks including the famous Yellowstone National Park. Idaho is also the home of two national recreation areas (Sawtooth and Hells Canyon), thirty state parks, and six national wildlife refuges, including Bear Lake, Minidoka, and Deer Flat.

Transportation:
Uniquely, Idaho is one of the few states in the entire United States whose two largest metropolitan areas are not connected by a major freeway (Boise and Coeur d’Alene). Because of severe winter conditions, the majority of Idaho’s roadways are extensively damaged.
Idaho is home to five major interstates, including:

- I-15: It is over 200 miles in length and goes through Blackfoot, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls.
- I-84: This passes through Boise.
- I-86: Contained wholly in the state of Idaho, I-86 connects with I-15.
- I-90: With a length of 73 miles, I-90 is proud to say they have the last interstate with a traffic light.
- I-184: Connecting to I-84 to bring travelers to Boise.

Idaho is also home to 19 U.S. Highways and 65 State Highways.

Major Metropolitan Areas:
Boise: Nicknamed the City of Trees, Boise is Idaho’s capital and largest city, with a population of 211,473. Boise is nationally known for its business atmosphere and high quality of life. In 2007, Boise was named the third best place for business and careers by Forbes Magazine and the ninth hottest midsize city for entrepreneurs by Inc.com.

Nampa: Just 20 miles west of Boise, Nampa is Idaho’s second largest metropolitan area. With a population of 79,587, Nampa began as a tiny 1800s railroad town. No one is for certain where the name comes from; but some speculate that it comes from a Native American word for moccasin.

Meridian: With a population of 59,832, Meridian is Idaho’s third largest city. Within one year, Meridian experienced a 14.5% population increase. Meridian’s claim to fame is that Randy Tolsma, a NASCAR driver, was a previous resident.