Laotian Population in Idaho by County : 2025 Ranking & Insights
The Laotian population across Idaho stands at 1,090, fully accounted for in four counties: Ada County (897), Canyon County (152), Twin Falls County (36), and Elmore County (5). All other counties report zero population for this group. This pattern reflects a moderate but clearly delineated presence across the state. Below, we analyze how these four counties shape the state''s demographic profile for Laotian communities.
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Top 5 counties with the largest Laotian population in Idaho
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1Ada CountyLaotian population in Ada County is 8970.18% of Ada County population is Laotian
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2Canyon CountyLaotian population in Canyon County is 1520.06% of Canyon County population is Laotian
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3Twin Falls CountyLaotian population in Twin Falls County is 360.04% of Twin Falls County population is Laotian
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4Elmore CountyLaotian population in Elmore County is 50.02% of Elmore County population is Laotian
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5Adams CountyLaotian population in Adams County is 0- of Adams County population is Laotian
Overview of Laotian population in Idaho
- Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Idaho contains 1,090 Laotian residents (0.058% of 1.9 million total state population), positioning the state at the 31st percentile nationally among U.S. states for Laotian population concentrations.
- Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Idaho's Laotian demographic representation of 0.058% remains below the national average of 0.073%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
- Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey data indicates Idaho contains 1,090 Laotian residents, representing less than 1% of the nation's total Laotian population of 242,415, constituting a minimal fraction of the national demographic community relative to the state's overall population size.
- Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey document Idaho with 0.013 Laotian Americans per square mile, below the national average of 0.069 per square mile, placing the state among jurisdictions with below-average demographic concentrations nationally.
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44 Counties in Idaho Ranked by Laotian Population
American Community Survey data [1] show Laotian population in Idaho present in Ada County, Canyon County, Twin Falls County, and Elmore County, while other counties recorded no residents identified as Americans of Laotian birth or descent. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all counties included in this analysis*.
Methodology
This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks county in Idaho by their Laotian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
How the Census defines Laotian population
The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Laotian ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
- Some people identify as Laotian alone, while others identify as Laotian along with another race (such as Laotian and German).
- We’ve used the “Laotian alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Laotian population in each area.
How We Ranked the Data
This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Laotian alone or in combination in county. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
- % of Total County Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Laotian .
- % of Total Idaho Laotian Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Laotian population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.
Things to Keep in Mind
Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
- In places with very small Laotian populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
- Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
- County that don’t have any reported Laotian population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Laotian populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles 2023.
