Population

Though Idaho's population has been increasing for years there has not been a similar uptick in school enrollment, which could impact our future work force.

Earlier this month, the US Census Bureau released its 2022 county-level population estimates. The Economic Innovation Group recently analyzed that data at a regional level, and across the West it found that - while population growth rates remain well above national averages - they have slowed to near pre-pandemic levels.

Data from the Idaho Transportation Department and the U.S. Census Bureau shows population changes are deeper than net growth numbers indicate.

Housing costs are rising fast in our region as economic development attracts new residents and supply chain problems cause building delays. But a federal program that helps low-income renters is falling short.

Population growth in the Mountain West has surged during the pandemic, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Since the Great Recession, personal income and jobs have grown across the country and throughout our region. But that growth is uneven.

The Mountain West has some of the fastest aging populations in the country, which could have some serious implications for the region's economy.

Over the past decade or so, the Mountain West has seen rapid population growth, but there are parts of the region that are slowing down. Elizabeth...

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