Traveler Characteristics - All Regions


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bulletWinter, Spring, Summer, Fall
bulletOrigin of nonresidents (all fifty states) traveling to a particular region by census regions 
bulletSeasons Combined
bulletOrigin of nonresidents (states surrounding Idaho only)  traveling to a particular region 
bulletSeasons Combined
bulletInternet access
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bulletUse web for gathering travel information
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Household Income Of Business and Pleasure Travelers - Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter [Top Of Page]

Mailback Questionnaire; Question 21

The table below shows that for the people traveling to region 1 most had incomes in the middle to lower bracket.  For the people traveling to region 7, over 3/4 of the travelers had incomes in the middle (40%) and high brackets (39%).

1998 Household income of business and pleasure travelers traveling to a particular region in Idaho
(n = 1335)
Travel Region Region # % Within Travel Region Destination
< $39,999 $40,000 - $79,999 > $80,000 Total
North       1 43% 37% 20% 100%
North Central 2 33% 51% 16% 100%
Southwestern 3 33% 43% 24% 100%
South Central 4 46% 42% 13% 100%
Southeastern 5 44% 40% 16% 100%
Eastern 6 37% 35% 29% 100%
Central 7 22% 40% 39% 100%
Percents are calculated across rows (from left to right) for each travel region destination.  This shows the distribution of motorists' income who traveled to a particular region in Idaho.

 

Origin of nonresidents (all fifty states) traveling to a particular region - Seasons Combined [Top Of Page]

Onsite Interview; Question 10

The table below shows that out of all the nonresident business and pleasure travelers going to region 1, most were from the states surrounding Idaho (70%).  Northeastern states made up the smallest percent of travelers going to region 1.

Regional Comparisons: Origin of nonresidents (all fifty states) traveling to a particular region
(n = 1931)
Travel Region Destination  Region # % Within Travel Region Destination
Northeast Midwest South West (excluding states surrounding Idaho) States Surrounding Idaho Foreign
North       1 2% 6% 5% 13% 70% 5%
North Central 2 2% 8% 9% 16% 65% 1%
Southwestern 3 1% 12% 5% 13% 67% 2%
South Central 4 0% 12% 3% 13% 70% 2%
Southeastern 5 5% 1% 4% 12% 77% 1%
Eastern 6 2% 5% 5% 11% 76% 2%
Central 7 5% 7% 8% 25% 54% 2%
Percents are calculated across rows (from left to right) for each travel region destination.  This shows the distribution of motorists' place of residence who traveled to a particular region in Idaho.

 

Origin of nonresidents (states surrounding Idaho only) traveling to a particular region - Seasons Combined [Top Of Page]

Onsite Interview; Question 10

The table below shows that out of all the nonresident business and pleasure travelers from the states surrounding Idaho who are going to region 1, 78 percent are from Washington and 1 percent are from Utah.  

Regional Comparisons: Origin of nonresidents (states surrounding Idaho only) traveling to a particular region
(n = 1349)
Travel Region Destination Region Number % Within Travel Region Destination
Washington Oregon Nevada Utah Wyoming Montana
North       1 78% 6% 8% 1% 0% 6%
North Central 2 62% 17% 2% 5% 3% 11%
Southwestern 3 26% 37% 5% 20% 4% 9%
South Central 4 39% 34% 6% 15% 3% 3%
Southeastern 5 13% 9% 3% 56% 7% 12%
Eastern 6 9% 11% 1% 70% 7% 3%
Central 7 43% 26% 2% 17% 2% 10%
Percents are calculated across rows (from left to right) for each travel region destination.  This shows the distribution of motorists' place of residence who traveled to a particular region in Idaho.  Only business and pleasure travelers residing in the states surrounding Idaho who  traveled to a particular region in Idaho are included.

 

Internet Access - Seasons Combined [Top Of Page]

Onsite Interview; Question 30

 

 

Use the web for Travel Information - Seasons Combined [Top Of Page]

Onsite Interview; Question 31

 
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