Stapilus: Idaho Becoming Urban

Ada and Canyon counties together, for example, in 2000 together had about 430,000 people, or almost exactly a third (33.4%) of Idaho’s total population. In 2010, they together fell just short of 600,000 people, making up 37.1% – a significant increase. In 2010, more than half (52.6%) of Idahoans live in just four counties – Ada, Canyon, Kootenai and Bonneville (the latter joining the ranks of the 100,000+ group for the first time). Ten years ago you needed five counties (adding in Bannock) to get to half. Idaho is becoming more urban and suburban. Suburban especially/ Randy Stapilus , Ridenbaugh Press. More here .

Question: Do you prefer the more urban Idaho of today or the more rural one of yesteryear?