Pocatello City, Idaho
Leans Republican — shifted 3.3pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 56K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 80.5% |
Hispanic / Latino | 10.3% |
Black / African American | 1.2% |
Asian | 1.7% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.8% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+14.2 |
| 2020 | Trump+10.9 |
| 2016 | Trump+11.6 |
| 2012 | Romney+14.9 |
| 2008 | McCain+6.7 |
Pocatello City, Idaho is a city that has a population of 56,320. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+14.2. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.1% | 55.3% | R+14.2 | R+3.3 |
| 2020 | 42.4% | 53.3% | R+10.9 | D+0.7 |
| 2016 | 35.2% | 46.8% | R+11.6 | D+3.3 |
| 2012 | 42.6% | 57.4% | R+14.9 | R+8.2 |
| 2008 | 45.2% | 51.9% | R+6.7 | — |
What defines Pocatello City?
It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Pocatello City | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 80.5% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 10.3% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.8% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 2.2% | 0.9% |
Asian | 1.7% | 6.0% |
Black / African American | 1.2% | 12.2% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Pocatello City? 56,320 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.