DEMOGRAPHICS / AT A GLANCE

Population
1,826,160 (State of Idaho)

Total Area
83,574 square miles

Land Area
82,751 square miles

Water Area
823 square miles

Highest Point
Borah Peak; 12,662 feet (3,859m) 11th tallest

Lowest Point
Idaho; 710 feet 41st lowest

Geographic Center
Settlement of Custer on the Yankee Fort River, Custer County.

Topography
Snake River plains in the south, central region of mountains, canyons gorges; subalpine northern region.

Capital City
Boise

Largest Cities
Boise, Nampa, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Caldwell, Coeur d’Alene, Twin Falls, Lewiston

Area Codes
208

Border States
Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Agriculture
Cattle, potatoes, dairy products, wheat, sugar beets, barley.

Industries
Food processing, lumber and wood products, machinery, chemical products, paper products, silver and other mining, tourism.

Statehood
July 3, 1890 (43ed State)

State Flower
Mock Orange

State Nickname
Gem State

State Tree
Western White Pine

State Bird
Mountain Bluebird

State Song
“Here We Have Idaho”