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Nampa, ID


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Nampa, Idaho

Nampa, Idaho, in Canyon county, is 331 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The people of the city are in the Boise City metropolitan area. Nampa has a population of 51,867.

The People and Families of Nampa

In Nampa, about 56% of adults are married. Nampa is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nampa had a median family income of $39,434.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Nampa residents, with $4,760. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Nampa Housing

In Nampa, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Nampa has higher property taxes than most places in Idaho, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Nampa, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Nampa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Nampa Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Nampa, ID

Comparing Nampa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity310
Well-Paid Single Men26
Well-Paid Single Women27
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better36
College Educated Adults37
Median Family Income27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times75
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents83
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime31

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