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Idaho cities in the launch dataset

Compare large Idaho cities by 2025 Census population, population momentum, and verified data-readiness notes. The current Idaho subset includes 1 large West cities with a combined 2025 population estimate of 238,429.

State signal

Boise City, Idaho has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this Idaho subset at +1.15% since the 2020 estimates base. Treat this as a starting point, then verify affordability, job, school, tax, safety, and commute tradeoffs.

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City Rank 2025 population 2020 base Growth Signal
Boise City, Idaho #95 238,429 235,722 +1.15% stable