Nampa
City in Canyon County, Idaho
Nampa is a city in Canyon County, Idaho, with 100,200 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,516 ft (767 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Caldwell, 6.4 miles NW.
- 100,200residents (2020 Census)
- 2,516 ftelevation · 767 m
- 37.4 sq miland area · 96.8 km²
- 2,682 / sq mipopulation density
- 83687main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Nampa
Nampa ( ) is the most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 100,200 at the 2020 census. It is Idaho's third-most populous city. Nampa is about 20 miles (32 km) west of Boise along Interstate 84, and 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Meridian. It is the second principal city of the Boise metropolitan area. The name "Nampa" may have come from a Shoshoni word meaning 'moccasin' or 'footprint'. According to toponymist William O. Bright, the name comes from the Shoshoni word /nampai/, meaning "foot". The city has a prominent student population, home to the College of Western Idaho and Northwest Nazarene University.
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Living in Nampa
- Median household income
- $74,279
- Median home value
- $370,800
- Median rent
- $1,420/mo
- Median age
- 33.9
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Nampa had 100,200 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 100,200 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,682 per sq mi (1,035 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nampa at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Canyon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 100,200 (2020) |
| Land area | 37.36 sq mi (96.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,516 ft (767 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5843° N, 116.5640° W |
| ZIP codes | 83687, 83651 |
| Official website | cityofnampa.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1656260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nampa
- Caldwell6.4 mi NW
- Meridian8.4 mi E
- Star8.8 mi N
- Kuna9.0 mi SE
- Middleton9.0 mi N
- Eagle10.8 mi NE
- Marsing12.6 mi W
- Greenleaf14.2 mi NW
- Notus14.4 mi NW
- Melba14.6 mi S
- Garden City14.7 mi NE
- Boise City16.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Nampa
What county is Nampa in?
Nampa is in Canyon County, Idaho.
What is the population of Nampa, ID?
100,200 people lived in Nampa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nampa, ID?
The main ZIP code is 83687. Other ZIP codes: 83651.
What is the elevation of Nampa?
2,516 feet (767 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nampa?
Caldwell (6.4 mi), Meridian (8.4 mi), Star (8.8 mi), Kuna (9.0 mi), Middleton (9.0 mi).
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