Idaho's population boom: A new policy brief dives into the state's growth

Idaho's population boom: A new policy brief dives into the state's growth

( Darin Oswald / Idaho Statesman)We all know Idaho is growing. We see it every day: in traffic, at our schools and in a need for more housing. Over the past five years, all of Idaho's counties have seen a growth in population, and in the past 25 years we’ve grown by more than 50%.So how much has Idaho grown, and what’s causing the majority of the population shift?The James A. & Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research decided to take a d…