Idaho’s Land Giants: A Look at the State’s Top 8 Landowners

In August 2023, The World Population Review updated the Largest Landowners by State. Did you know that approximately 60% of the land in the United States is privately owned? According to the website, "just a few individuals and families control a significant proportion of this land." 

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The most substantial land holdings in the United States belong to the Emmerson Family, John Malone, the Reed Family, Ted Turner, and the Kroenke Ranch. Leading the list is the Emmerson Family, which has over 2.3 million acres in California, Washington State, and Oregon. 

AZ Animals says that Idaho is the 11th largest state in the country. It is nearly 83,00 square miles, equal to over 50,000,000 total acres. Mark Twain once said, "Buy land, they're not making it anymore." If you have the opportunity to own land, as you'll see on this list, it's not a bad thing to add to your portfolio as a business owner or investor. 

The Emmerson Family owns no land in Idaho, so who owns the most land in Idaho? Here are the Top 8 biggest landowners in Idaho. Ranging from people to churches. 

Since we are on the topic of land in Idaho, do you know the crop Idaho produces the most? Here's a hint: It's not potatoes. 

What may come as a big surprise is that the wealthiest person in Idaho is the third largest landowner in Idaho. 

On a list of the coolest hidden wonders in every U.S. State, do you think Idaho's is worth visiting? You might already know what it is.