Idaho

Bonneville

123,964
2020 population
1920
first census record
11
census records

About Bonneville

Bonneville, Idaho, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 17,501. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 123,964.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 32 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020123,964
2010104,234
200082,522
199072,207
198065,980
197051,250
196046,906
195030,210
194025,697
193019,664
192017,501
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Bonneville

National Register of Historic Places listings in Bonneville, Idaho.

Idaho Falls Public Library
Idaho Falls
New Sweden School
Idaho Falls
Trinity Methodist Church
Idaho Falls
Bonneville County Courthouse
Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Airport Historic District
Idaho Falls
Douglas-Farr Building
Idaho Falls
I.O.O.F. Building
Idaho Falls
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company Building
Idaho Falls
Beckman, Oscar and Christina, Farmstead
Idaho Falls
Art Troutner Houses Historic District
Idaho Falls
Browse all Idahohistoric sites ›

Other counties in Idaho

Explore census history and historic records for more Idaho counties.

GemGoodingIdahoJeffersonJeromeKootenaiLatahLemhiLewisLincolnLoganMadisonMinidokaNez PerceOneidaOwyheePayettePowerShoshoneTeton
Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Bonneville County, Idaho

This page charts the census history of Bonneville County, Idaho. A full Aubrey report for an address here pulls together everything the historical record holds about the ground, from the earliest settlement to the twentieth century:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Bonneville County, Idaho report
Or see a real report first

Explore Idaho records

Idahohistory ›NRHP historic sites ›Notable people from Idaho›

Frequently asked about Bonneville

When does Bonneville first appear in the US census?
Bonneville, Idaho first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 17,501.
What is the population of Bonneville?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Bonneville had a recorded population of 123,964.
How many historic places are in Bonneville?
32 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Bonneville, Idaho.
Aubrey Research

Research the history of any US location

Aubrey searches federal archives, archaeological records, historic registers, and primary sources to build a full historical report for any address or place in the United States.

Research your locationView a free sample report