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Boise is home to 237,963 people. Find the one you're looking for with a public-records search by name.
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The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Boise's population at 237,963 as of July 2024 — the #95 largest city in the country, up about 1.0% since the 2020 count of 235,684. The city is located in Ada County, Idaho. Recordwell checks available information and open public web pages to build a complete picture of anyone here.
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Boise by the numbers
| Population (July 2024 est.) | 237,963 |
| 2020 census | 235,684 |
| Change 2020–2024 | +1.0% |
| Land area | 84 sq mi |
| Population density | 2,806 / sq mi |
| County | Ada County |
| U.S. population rank | #95 |
record: U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 population estimates, 2020 decennial census (land area & density).
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Can I narrow a search to Boise specifically?
Yes — include the city with the name (e.g., “Jane Miller Boise”) to separate candidates from elsewhere in Idaho.
How many people live in Boise, ID?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 237,963 residents as of July 2024, up from 235,684 at the 2020 census.
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In Idaho, most court dockets, property deeds, business filings, professional licenses, and campaign-finance reports are public records. Ada County holds most records covering Boise.
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