About Boise - Boise is the capital and largest city in the state of Idaho, is the hub of commerce, banking and government for the state. As of the 2000 census, Boise had a total population of 185,787 (2003 estimate: 190,117). Downtown Boise is at an elevation of 2,704 feet above sea level.

Boise enjoys a national reputation for its well-educated workforce, low taxes, great business climate and impressive quality of life. Many large regional, national and international companies are headquartered here, including Simplot Corporation, Boise Cascade, Albertsons, Micron Technology and Hewlett-Packard.

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People of Boise - As of the census of 2000, there were 185,787 people, 74,438 households, and 46,523 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,124.7/km² (2,913.1/mi²). There were 77,850 housing units at an average density of 471.3/km² (1,220.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.15% White, 0.77% Black or African American, 0.70% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 1.74% from other races, and 2.39% from two or more races. 4.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Boise and its surrounding metropolitan area have seen dramatic growth through the 1990s and 2000s. The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho puts Boise's population as of 2005 at just more than 208,000 people. That is up 11 percent from the 2000 Census figures.

As of 2004 the city of Boise estimated the metropolitan area (Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell) had a population of 526,656.

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