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Arimo, Idaho

Arimo is a city in the Marsh Valley in central Bannock County, Idaho, United States, that is part of the 'Pocatello Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 354 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Arimo is located at 42.55944°N, -112.17139°W (42.559460, -112.171399).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 355 people, 108 households, and 89 families living in the city. The population density was 806.8 PD/sqmi. There were 121 housing units at an average density of 275.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.3% White, 0.3% Asian, 1.7% Pacific Islander, 2.0% from other races, and 4.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 108 households, of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.1% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.6% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.67.

The median age in the city was 28.9 years. 35.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 348 people, 108 households, and 78 families living in the city. The population density was 854.1 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 289.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.55% White, 0.57% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 108 households, out of which 46.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.22 and the average family size was 4.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 39.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,500, and the median income for a family was $41,944. Males had a median income of $31,406 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,312. About 7.9% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Downey is part of the Marsh Valley School Joint District and is served by three schools:
 * Downey Elementary School, located in Downey
 * Marsh Valley Middle School, located just north of Arimo
 * Marsh Valley High School, located just north of Arimo

Transportation
Downey is served by one Interstate Highway and one U.S. Highway:
 * , which passes along the west side of the city (via Exit 40, just northwest of the city)
 * , which passes along the west side of the city (concurrent with I‑15)

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Chubbuck, Idaho

Chubbuck is a city in Bannock County, Idaho. It is part of the Pocatello Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 13,922 at the 2010 census. Chubbuck is located immediately north of Pocatello, Idaho, and has opposed several consolidation proposals since the 1960s.

Geography
Chubbuck is located at 42.92167°N, -112.4675°W (42.921648, -112.467416), at an elevation of 4472 ft above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.20 sqmi, of which, 4.19 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

The area's main shopping mall is Pine Ridge Mall.

Government
The mayor of Chubbuck is Kevin B. England.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 13,922 people, 4,732 households, and 3,586 families living in the city. The population density was 3322.7 PD/sqmi. There were 4,961 housing units at an average density of 1184.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.5% White, 0.4% African American, 2.4% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.5% of the population.

There were 4,732 households, of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.40.

The median age in the city was 30.2 years. 33.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 20.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,700 people, 3,190 households, and 2,491 families living in the city. The population density was 2,743.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,377 housing units at an average density of 955.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.80% White, 0.35% African American, 2.00% Native American, 1.09% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.47% from other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.38% of the population.

There were 3,190 households, out of which 45.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,688, and the median income for a family was $48,138. Males had a median income of $40,726 versus $25,230 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,936. About 9.1% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Chubbuck is a part of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District. It has two elementary schools within the city limits. Zoned elementary schools serving Chubbuck include Chubbuck Elementary School, Rulon M. Ellis Elementary School, Syringa Elementary School in Pocatello, Wilcox Elementary School in Pocatello, and Tyhee Elementary School in Tyhee.

Residents are zoned to Hawthorne Middle School in Pocatello, Alameda Middle School in Pocatello, Irving Middle School in Pocatello, and a small portion of residents to the east of Interstate 15 are zoned to Franklin Middle School in Pocatello. Residents are zoned to Pocatello High School and Highland High School both in Pocatello.

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Downey, Idaho

Downey is a city in the Marsh Valley in southern Bannock County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Pocatello Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 625 at the 2010 census.

The community was reportedly named after one Mr. Downey, a director of the Union Pacific Railroad. However, researchers have been unable verify existence of said Mr. Downey. Notwithstanding, some have asserted he was a track worker, not a director.

Geography
Downey is located at 42.42944°N, -112.1225°W (42.429312, -112.122397), at 4860 ft in Marsh Valley. It lies on the route of U.S. Highway 91.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 625 people, 255 households, and 168 families residing in the city. The population density was 631.3 PD/sqmi. There were 290 housing units at an average density of 292.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 255 households, of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 47.1 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 613 people, 233 households, and 165 families residing in the city. The population density was 622.8 PD/sqmi. There were 264 housing units at an average density of 268.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.39% White, 0.49% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.49% Pacific Islander, 1.31% from other races, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.

There were 233 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $34,432. Males had a median income of $30,781 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,908. About 12.7% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.7% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Downey is part of the Marsh Valley School Joint District #21 and is served by three schools:
 * Downey Elementary School, located in Downey
 * Marsh Valley Middle School, located just north of Arimo
 * Marsh Valley High School, located just north of Arimo

Transportation
Downey is served by one U.S. Highway and one state highway:
 * , which passes southwest to northwest through the city
 * , which runs west from the city to connect with Interstate 15

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Fort Hall, Idaho

Fort Hall is a census-designated place (CDP) in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Idaho which is split between Bannock County in the south and Bingham County in the north. It is located on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation along the Snake River north of Pocatello and near the site of the original Fort Hall in the Oregon Country. The population was 3,201 at the 2010 census.

The Bannock County portion of Fort Hall is part of the 'Pocatello, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area', while the Bingham County portion is part of the 'Blackfoot, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area'.

Geography
Fort Hall is located at 43.01861°N, -112.44833°W (43.018506, -112.448301).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 35.2 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fort Hall has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,193 people, 969 households, and 781 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 90.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,088 housing units at an average density of 30.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 30.22% White, 0.03% African American, 65.39% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.25% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.61% of the population.

There were 969 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 22.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.26 and the average family size was 3.63.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.7% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,313, and the median income for a family was $32,256. Males had a median income of $27,310 versus $21,544 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $10,563. About 22.6% of families and 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.5% of those under age 18 and 26.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Inkom, Idaho

Inkom is a city in Bannock County, Idaho. It is part of the Pocatello, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 854 at the time of the 2010 census. It is the home of the smallest airport in the world, Simko Field Airport 1ID9, with a runway length of 122 meters (400 feet).

History

The Shoshone Indians named the area around present day Inkom "Ingacom", a reference to the rock formation on the eastern side of town, where one can see the remnants of the "Red Hare". It was photographed in 1930 after the "ears" had been knocked off by vandals. The local creek was originally called "Rabbit River" but later changed to Rapid Creek as it is called today. The "Red Hare" is still there today.

Geography
Inkom is located at 42.79611°N, -112.25°W (42.796055, -112.249933).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.75 sqmi, of which, 0.74 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 854 people, 288 households, and 222 families living in the city. The population density was 1154.1 PD/sqmi. There were 305 housing units at an average density of 412.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.

There were 288 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.9% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.41.

The median age in the city was 32.4 years. 33% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 738 people, 253 households, and 201 families living in the city. The population density was 1,141.8 PD/sqmi. There were 263 housing units at an average density of 406.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.12% White, 0.27% African American, 1.36% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 1.22% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.71% of the population.

There were 253 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $42,000. Males had a median income of $34,167 versus $22,656 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,501. About 8.0% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Lava Hot Springs, Idaho

Lava Hot Springs is a city along the Portneuf River in eastern Bannock County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Pocatello, Idaho metropolitan area. The population was 407 at the 2010 census, down from 521 in 2000. Located in the mountainous valley of the Portneuf River on the old route of the Oregon Trail and California Trail, the city has become a popular resort location, noted for its numerous hot springs amenable to bathing and a turbulent inner tube run through part of the town.

Geography
Lava Hot Springs is located at 42.61944°N, -112.01417°W (42.619482, -112.014283), at an elevation of 5020 ft above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.71 sqmi, of which, 0.68 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lava Hot Springs has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Lava Hot Springs was 102 F on July 14, 2002, while the coldest temperature recorded was -22 F on February 1, 2023.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 407 people in 209 households, including 104 families, in the city. The population density was 598.5 PD/sqmi. There were 317 housing units at an average density of 466.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2%.

Of the 209 households 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.2% were non-families. 44.5% of households were one person and 20.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age was 50.9 years. 16.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 26.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 521 people in 232 households, including 125 families, in the city. The population density was 730.7 PD/sqmi. There were 309 housing units at an average density of 433.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.93% White, 1.15% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 1.34% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.30%.

Of the 232 households 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.7% were non-families. 39.7% of households were one person and 19.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 3.06.

The age distribution was 27.4% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median household income was $23,472 and the median family income was $38,750. Males had a median income of $38,125 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,242. About 16.7% of families and 25.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.6% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
The primary road through the city is U.S. Route 30 (US 30), which passes just north of the majority of the community. On the northeast corner of the city is the western end of Old Highway 30, which is a former routing of US 30 that runs parallel to and just south of the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) tracks (formerly Oregon Short Line) around the north end of the Fish Creek Range. The current routing of US 30 via Fish Creek Summit reduced the distance between Lava Hot Springs and Soda Springs by about 11 mi, but bypassed the city of Bancroft. Notwithstanding, the rerouting still created a more direct route between Lava Hot Springs and Bancroft (via Central Road), reducing driving distance between the cities by about 5.5 mi.

Notable people

 * Terrel Bell (1921–1996), 2nd United States Secretary of Education (1981–1984)
 * Kevin Andrus, member of the Idaho House of Representatives

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McCammon, Idaho

McCammon is a city in Bannock County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Pocatello, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 809 at the 2010 census. In 1892, McCammon became the junction point between the Oregon Short Line Railroad and Utah and Northern Railway, and city gained the nickname Junction City.

Geography
McCammon is located at 42.64889°N, -112.19333°W (42.648993, -112.193366).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.28 sqmi, of which, 2.25 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 809 people, 287 households, and 217 families living in the city. The population density was 359.6 PD/sqmi. There were 333 housing units at an average density of 148.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 287 households, of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.4% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age in the city was 34.8 years. 30.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 805 people, 271 households, and 213 families living in the city. The population density was 566.7 PD/sqmi. There were 296 housing units at an average density of 208.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.53% White, 0.50% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.61% from other races, and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.48% of the population.

There were 271 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.45.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $40,833. Males had a median income of $35,078 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,323. About 5.5% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those aged 65 or over.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, McCammon has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Pocatello, Idaho

Pocatello is the county seat and largest city of Bannock County, with a small portion on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in neighboring Power County, containing  the city's airport. It is the principal city of the Pocatello metropolitan area, which encompasses all of Bannock County in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Idaho.

As of the 2020 census, the population of Pocatello was 56,326. Pocatello is the 6th most populous city in the state, just behind Caldwell.

The city is at an elevation of 4462 ft above sea level and it sits on the Portneuf River in the Snake River Plain ecoregion. Pocatello covers a land area of 33.36 mi2.

Pocatello is the home of Idaho State University and the manufacturing facilities of Amy's Kitchen and ON Semiconductor Corporation; it's served by the Pocatello Regional Airport.

Indigenous tribes
Shoshone and Bannock Indigenous tribes inhabited southeastern Idaho for hundreds of years before the Lewis and Clark Expedition across Idaho in 1805. The expedition's reports of the many riches of the region attracted fur trappers and traders to southeastern Idaho. The city is named after Chief Pocatello, a 19th-century Northern Shoshone leader.

Permanent settlements
Nathaniel Wyeth of Massachusetts established one of the first permanent settlements at Fort Hall in 1834, which is only a few miles northeast of Pocatello. When over-trapping and a shift in fashion to silk hats put an end to the fur trade, Fort Hall became a supply point for immigrants traveling the Oregon Trail.

Although thousands of immigrants passed through Idaho, it was not until the discovery of gold in 1860 that Idaho attracted settlers in large numbers. The gold rush brought a need for goods and services to many towns, and the Portneuf Valley, home of Pocatello, was the corridor initially used by stage and freight lines. The coming of the railroad provided further development of Idaho's mineral resources and "Pocatello junction" became an important transportation crossroads as the Union Pacific Railroad expanded its service.

Gate City
After its founding in 1889, Pocatello became known as the "Gate City" for being a gateway to Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. As pioneers, gold miners and settlers traveled the Oregon Trail, they passed through the Portneuf Gap south of town. Stage and freight lines and the railroad soon followed, turning the community into a trade center and transportation junction.

Gold rush and agriculture
After the gold rush played out, the settlers who remained turned to agriculture. With the help of irrigation from the nearby Snake River, the region became a large supplier of potatoes, grain and other crops. Residential and commercial development gradually appeared by 1882.

Alameda consolidation
The adjacent city of Alameda was consolidated into Pocatello in 1962, Chubbuck, further north, opposed a similar merger and remained a separate municipality. In the 1960 census, Alameda had a population of 10,660 and Pocatello was at 28,534; the consolidation made Pocatello the state's largest city based on those numbers, passing Boise and Idaho Falls.

Flag
The Pocatello flag used from 2001 to 2017 was considered by the North American Vexillological Association to be the worst city flag in North America. In April 2016, the city's newly created flag design committee met for the first time. Attending the meeting was Roman Mars – whose 2015 TED Talk made Pocatello's flag infamous. On July 20, 2017, after a year and a half of work by the flag committee, the Pocatello City Council approved the adoption of a new flag with the informal name of "Mountains Left" out of a total of 709 designs.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.36 sqmi, of which 32.22 sqmi is land and 0.16 sqmi is water.

A main water feature of Pocatello is the Portneuf River, which runs southeast to northwest on the western side of the city. Since 1992, the city and the Portneuf Greenway Foundation have worked to create a system of trails that follow the river and connect to other trails in the greater Portneuf Valley. Currently, 15+ miles of trails have been constructed with 27 planned total miles.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Pocatello has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Pocatello was 104 °F on August 2, 1969, August 8, 1990, July 22, 2000, and July 31, 2020, while the coldest temperature recorded was -33 °F on February 1, 1985.

Demographics
American Community Survey estimates, there were 56,582 people and 21,657 households. The population density was 1685.4 PD/sqmi. There were 23,357 housing units at an average density of 695.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.2% White, 2.4% Asian, 2.3% some other race, 1.5% Native American or Alaskan Native, 1.4% Black or African American, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, with 6.0% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 9.6% of the population.

Of the 21,657 households, 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.1% had seniors 65 years or older living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 7.3% were couples cohabitating, 22.7% had a male householder with no partner present, and 25.8% had a female householder with no partner present. The median household size was 2.48 and the median family size was 3.3.

The age distribution was 24.8% under 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 32.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males.

The median income for a household was $56,115, with family households having a median income of $76,299 and non-family households $35,964. The per capita income was $28,922. Males working full-time jobs had median earnings of $52,873 compared to $42,456 for females. Out of the 53,680 people with a determined poverty status, 14.4% were below the poverty line. Further, 17.0% of minors and 12.3% of seniors were below the poverty line.

In the survey, residents self-identified with various ethnic ancestries. People of English descent made up 20.5% of the population of the town, followed by German at 14.2%, Irish at 9.8%, American at 6.0%, Scottish at 4.0%, Italian at 3.0%, Danish at 3.0%, Swedish at 2.7%, Norwegian at 2.6%, French at 2.0%, Welsh at 2.0%, Polish at 1.4%, Swiss at 1.3%, Scotch-Irish at 1.2%, and Dutch at 1.0%.

Economy
Idaho Department of Correction operates the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center (PWCC) in Pocatello.

The United States Postal Service operates the Pocatello, Bannock, and Gateway Station post offices.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is building a data center in Pocatello as part of an initiative to consolidate operations into three enterprise data centers.

Top employers
According to Pocatello's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

Arts and culture
Pocatello is home to Idaho Museum of Natural History, Museum of Clean, Bannock County Historical Complex, and the Fort Hall Replica and Museum.

Idaho State University's L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center is the largest such complex in Pocatello and hosts dance, theater, music, and other entertainment events. The grand concert hall seats up to 1,200 people.

The Westside Players is a non-profit community theatre company that hosts shows at The Warehouse in the Warehouse District of Pocatello. There are over twenty National Historic Places in Pocatello including St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, Church of the Assumption, Bethel Baptist Church, A.F.R. Building, Standrod House, John Hood House, Idaho State University Administration Building, Pocatello Carnegie Library, and multiple historic districts.

Sports
Pocatello is home to Holt Arena, a multipurpose indoor stadium that opened in 1970 on the ISU campus. Known as the "Minidome" until 1988, Holt Arena was the home of the Real Dairy Bowl, a junior college football Bowl game. Holt Arena also plays host to the Simplot Games, the nation's largest indoor high school track-and-field meet.

The Pocatello Marathon and Half Marathon are held annually. Times from the course may be used to qualify for the Boston and New York marathons.

Outdoor sports, both winter and summer, play an important role in the culture of Pocatello. Pebble Creek, Idaho is a ski resort located just south of Pocatello and offers skiing and snowboarding.

Pocatello is also home to a semi-pro baseball team, the Gate City Grays, who are a member of the Northern Utah League. The Grays play in Halliwell Park located at 1100 W. Alameda. They were NUL champions in both 2015 and 2016.

Primary and secondary education
All of the Bannock County portion of Pocatello is served by the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25. The district is home to three public high schools, four public middle schools and thirteen public elementary schools.

Additionally, there are two public charter schools, and various alternative and church-based private schools and academies.

The portion of Pocatello in Power County is within American Falls Joint School District 381.

High schools

 * Century High School
 * Highland High School
 * Pocatello High School

Middle schools

 * Alameda Middle School
 * Franklin Middle School
 * Hawthorne Middle School
 * Irving Middle School

Elementary schools

 * Pocatello Elementary Boundaries.pnguck Elementary School
 * Edahow Elementary School
 * Ellis Elementary School
 * Gate City Elementary School
 * Gem Prep
 * Greenacres Elementary School
 * Indian Hills Elementary School
 * Jefferson Elementary School
 * Lewis & Clark Elementary School
 * Syringa Elementary School
 * Tendoy Elementary School
 * Tyhee Elementary School
 * Washington Elementary School
 * Wilcox Elementary School

Higher education
Idaho State University (ISU) is a public university operated by the state of Idaho. Originally an auxiliary campus of the University of Idaho and then a state college, it became the second university in the state in 1963. The ISU campus is in Pocatello, with outreach programs in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Boise, and Twin Falls. The university's 123000 sqft L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center occupies a prominent location overlooking Pocatello and the lower Portneuf River Valley. The center's three venues provide performance space, including the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall. Idaho State's athletics teams compete in the Big Sky Conference, the football and basketball teams play in Holt Arena.

Transportation
Commercial air service is available via Pocatello Regional Airport. Pocatello Regional Transit provides bus service on five hourly routes, Monday through Saturday. There is currently no evening or Sunday service.

Notable people

 * Chris Abernathy, electrician and member of the Idaho House of Representatives
 * Neil L. Andersen, member of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
 * Don Aslett, entrepreneur and founder of the town's Museum of Clean
 * Kayla Barron, NASA astronaut
 * Billie Bird (1908–2002), comedian and actress
 * Greg Byrne, athletic director at University of Alabama
 * Shay Carl, vlogger, one of the original founders of Maker Studios, which was sold to Walt Disney Co. in 2014
 * Gloria Dickson, actress
 * Jan Broberg Felt, actress
 * George V. Hansen, politician
 * Taysom Hill, NFL tight end for the New Orleans Saints
 * Merril Hoge, analyst for ESPN, NFL running back
 * Tristen Hoge, offensive guard for the New York Jets
 * Bryan Johnson, NFL football player
 * James Edmund Johnson, Medal of Honor recipient, posthumously, for valor in combat in the Korean War
 * Dirk Koetter, interim offensive coordinator for the Boise State Broncos
 * Wendy J. Olson, U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho
 * C. Ben Ross, Mayor of Pocatello and 15th Governor of Idaho
 * Bill Salkeld, Major League Baseball catcher
 * Richard G. Scott, member of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
 * Tom Spanbauer, writer, winner of the Stonewall Book Award
 * Brandon Steineckert, drummer
 * Edward Stevenson, costume designer for numerous films including Citizen Kane and It's a Wonderful Life
 * Minerva Teichert, artist
 * Tommy Togiai, defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns
 * Celeste West, librarian and lesbian author, born Pocatello 1942
 * Logan Wilde, professional archer
 * Reo Wilde, professional archer
 * Jack Williams, City of Boston news anchor
 * Benedicte Wrensted, photographer, lived in Pocatello from 1895 to 1912

In popular culture

 * In the Roger Edens - Leonard Gershe song "Born in a Trunk", which featured in the film A Star is Born (1954), the character Esther Blodgett (Judy Garland) sings about being "born in a trunk at the Princess Theater in Pocatello, Idaho".
 * The Great Food Truck Race Season 4, Episode 3, "Potatoes in Pocatello". Pocatello, Idaho is the location of episode 3 food truck race challenge. Much of the city is shown, as well as the local foot traffic.
 * The documentary Abducted in Plain Sight takes place in Pocatello
 * The play Pocatello by Samuel D. Hunter takes place at an eating establishment in Pocatello.
 * The murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart took place in Pocatello. She, along with her murderers Brian Lee Draper and Torey Michael Adamcik, attended Pocatello High School.
 * John Fogerty mentions Pocatello in his song "Somebody Help Me" from his 2007 Revival album.
 * Pocatello is mentioned in the Millennium episode Force Majeure.

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Bloomington, Idaho

Bloomington is a city in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. The population was 206 at the 2010 census. It was first settled in 1864.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.90 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 206 people, 74 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density was 228.9 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 133.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.8% White, 2.9% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 4.9% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.

There were 74 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.0% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.28.

The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.1% were from 25 to 44; 32.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.9% male and 46.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 251 people, 81 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density was 281.5 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 124.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.21% White and 2.79% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.39% of the population.

There were 81 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.8% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.53.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.6% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,750, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,866. About 4.2% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.

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Georgetown, Idaho

Georgetown is a city in the Bear River Valley in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States, at the center of a farming area between the river and the mountains to the east. It was settled by Mormon pioneers on the route of the Oregon Trail and was named after George Q. Cannon. Georgetown was first settled in 1864 The population was 476 at the 2010 census. U.S. Route 30 passes through the town.

Geography
Georgetown is located at 42.47778°N, -111.36583°W (42.477690, -111.365813).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.75 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 476 people, 170 households, and 137 families residing in the city. The population density was 634.7 PD/sqmi. There were 194 housing units at an average density of 258.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 170 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.4% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 538 people, 182 households, and 147 families residing in the city. The population density was 801.6 people per square mile (/km2). There were 200 housing units at an average density of 298.0 per square mile (/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.77% White, 0.19% African American, 1.12% Native American, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.

There were 182 households, out of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.3% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,500, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,673. About 11.3% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Montpelier, Idaho

Montpelier is a city in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. The population was 2,538 at the 2019 estimation, down from 2,597 in 2010 census. The city is the largest community in the Bear Lake Valley, a farming region north of Bear Lake in southeastern Idaho along the Utah border. It was settled in 1863 by Mormon pioneers on the route of the Oregon Trail. Nearby to the east is the border with Wyoming.

History
As happened for many western towns, the name has been changed numerous times. First it was known as Clover Creek by Oregon Trail travelers, later it became Belmont and finally was given the name Montpelier by Brigham Young, one of the early leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), after the capital of his birth state of Vermont. The city was first settled in 1864.

The Oregon Short Line Railway started in Granger, Wyoming from the existing Union Pacific station, and reached Montpelier on August 5, 1882 (the rail line reached Huntington, Oregon in 1884). The terminal was located here until 1972. The railroad brought a population that made Montpelier the county's "Gentile Town" as opposed to nearby Mormon-run Paris that was the county seat. Both cities would have tabernacles built in their city limits.

U.S. Routes 89 and 30 intersect in Montpelier.

On August 13, 1896, the Bank of Montpelier was the site of a heist by Butch Cassidy and members of Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch, Elzy Lay and Henry "Bub" Meeks, who were supposedly trying to get enough money to bail out fellow gang member Matt Warner. They escaped with roughly $7,000. This historical footnote has become a notable component of the town's identity and is commemorated by a plaque on Washington Street (Highway 89).

On 3 April 2022, LDS Prophet Russell M. Nelson announced that an LDS Temple would be built in Montpelier.

Arts and culture
The National Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier is an interactive interpretive center dedicated to the history of the trails that ran through the town. The Butch Cassidy Museum at the Bank of Montpelier is located in a bank built in 1891 which contains the original vault. It is the only bank robbed by Butch Cassidy that continues to stand.

The 4.9 acres (2.0 ha) Montpelier Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes four buildings: the city hall, a high school, the high school's gymnasium, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' Stake Tabernacle. Also listed in the register are the John A. Bagley House, Montpelier Odd Fellows Hall, and the Montpelier Carnegie Library.

Geography
Montpelier is located at 42.32028°N, -111.30361°W (42.320416, -111.303703), at an elevation of 5981 ft above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.33 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Montpelier has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification: Dfb).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,597 people, 1,006 households, and 680 families living in the city. The population density was 1114.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,234 housing units at an average density of 529.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population.

There were 1,006 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the city was 36.4 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,785 people, 1,012 households, and 715 families living in the city. The population density was 1,512.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,171 housing units at an average density of 635.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.70% White, 0.61% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.97% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.81% of the population.

There were 1,012 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,693, and the median income for a family was $33,639. Males had a median income of $32,218 versus $15,227 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,364. About 9.2% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Paris, Idaho

Paris is a city and county seat of Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. Located on the western side of the Bear Lake Valley, the city's population was 513 at the 2010 census, down from 576 in 2000. Paris was settled on September 26, 1863, by pioneer settlers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Paris was settled by a group of dedicated Mormons led by Charles C Rich. During the early years, pioneers suffered difficulties with the harsh cold climate.

Paris is the location of the Bear Lake Stake Tabernacle, a sandstone church designed by Joseph Don Carlos Young and built between 1884 and 1889. It seats around 1,400 people.

History
Paris was founded by Mormon pioneers, under the direction of Charles C. Rich on September 29, 1863. The settlers believed the town to be located in Utah until a survey in 1872 showed that it was in Idaho.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.51 sqmi, of which, 3.48 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

Paris lies in a high valley of the Rocky Mountains, at nearly 6000 ft in elevation.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Paris has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification: Dfb). Due to the high elevation, cold winters, late springs and mild summers are the norm for Paris and the area. Most of the surrounding country is used for ranching.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 513 people, 202 households, and 144 families living in the city. The population density was 147.4 PD/sqmi. There were 299 housing units at an average density of 85.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 202 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 576 people, 218 households, and 168 families living in the city. The population density was 165.2 PD/sqmi. There were 292 housing units at an average density of 83.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.13% White, 0.35% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.35% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 218 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,341, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,725. About 3.8% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
The Paris July 4 Celebration is the big event of the year, a tradition that brings people from miles around. Starting off with the KVSI fun run (8.6 miles) from the KVSI radio station in Montpelier, and ending in Paris where the City of Paris chuck wagon breakfast is held at the finish line. The Bear Lake Pageant is held at the Paris Tabernacle, followed by a parade that runs through the city. The event concludes with a youth rodeo at the Paris rodeo grounds.

Paleontology
The rocks west of Paris produce fossils of different organisms. A well-known paleontological site is recognized from Paris Canyon, from where a diverse fauna was described and named in 2017, the Paris biota.

Infrastructure

 * [[Image:US 89.svg|25px]] - U.S. Route 89, to Montpelier (northeast) and Logan, Utah (southwest)

Notable people

 * Arthur Shepherd (1880–1958), composer

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St. Charles, Idaho

St. Charles is a city in southern Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States, that is located near the northwestern shore of Bear Lake. Its population was 131 at the 2010 census, down from 156 in 2000.

Description
Ranching and recreation are the major influences on the community. Its small population live in houses scattered through a number of blocks of rustic streets interspersed with fields and agricultural buildings. A number of summer homes for visitors to the lake have added to the community. St. Charles sits at the mouth of St. Charles Canyon, a scenic inlet into the neighboring mountains, where hiking and camping opportunities are available.

History
St. Charles was settled in May 1864 by Mormon pioneers. As did most Mormon communities along the Idaho–Utah border, early settlers believed they were in the Territory of Utah. In 1864, the Utah territorial legislature created Richland County (shortened to Rich in 1868) for the Bear Lake Valley settlements, designating St. Charles as its county seat. The 1870 Decennial Census of the United States listed St. Charles and 10 other Idaho Bear Lake Valley settlements under Rich County, Utah.

But when the official survey of the Idaho–Utah line was completed on February 15, 1872, it placed St. Charles and the rest of the northern Bear Lake Valley settlements in Oneida County, Idaho Territory.

The area developed as an agricultural community, and the population was never substantial. In the 20th century it began to attract tourists and persons seeking a recreation area. Some second homes and retirement homes have been built here, but the population has declined.

Notable residents
Sculptor Gutzon Borglum (1867–1941) was born in St. Charles to Danish immigrant parents. He is best known for his sculptured portraits of American presidents carved in the stone of Mount Rushmore.

Geography
St. Charles is located at 42.1125°N, -111.39°W (42.112493, -111.390001), at an elevation of 5965 ft above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.63 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 131 people in 53 households, including 35 families, in the city. The population density was 207.9 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 219.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White and 1.5% from two or more races.

Of the 53 households 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 32.1% of households were one person and 13.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age was 42.8 years. 29.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 156 people in 57 households, including 44 families, in the city. The population density was 244.9 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 166.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.08% White, 1.28% Native American, 0.64% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92%.

Of the 57 households 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.2% were married couples living together, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.3% of households were one person and 17.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.16.

The age distribution was 29.5% under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 28.2% 65 or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median household income was $21,923 and the median family income was $27,500. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,755. About 10.9% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 11.5% of those sixty five or over.

Highway

 * [[Image:US 89.svg|25px]] - U.S. Route 89, to Paris, Montpelier (north) and Logan, Utah (southwest)

title: St. Charles, Idaho


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Parkline, Idaho

Parkline is a census-designated place on the Coeur d'Alene Reservation in Benewah County, Idaho, United States. The population was 80 at the 2010 census. Parkline was a city until it disincorporated in 2001.

Geography
Parkline is located at 47.33778°N, -116.68639°W (47.337740, -116.686524).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 0.5 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 65 people, 31 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The population density was 344.3 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 201.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.85% White, 1.54% Native American, 3.08% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.08% of the population.

There were 31 households, out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.55.

In the city the population was spread out, with 18.5% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 130.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $14,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,309. There were 11.5% of families and 8.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 11.1% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Parkline, Idaho


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Plummer, Idaho

Plummer is a city in Benewah County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,044 at the 2010 census, up from 990 in 2000. It is the largest city within the Coeur d'Alene Reservation, and is accessed by U.S. Route 95, the state's primary north–south highway.

History
The city's first church was built in 1912.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.25 sqmi, all of it land.

Parks and recreation
The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes is a 73 mi rail trail that runs between Plummer and Mullan and passes through Heyburn State Park to the east, Harrison, and Cataldo along the way.

Climate
Plummer has a dry-summer humid continental climate (Dsb) according to the Köppen climate classification system.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,044 people, 374 households, and 261 families residing in the city. The population density was 835.2 PD/sqmi. There were 405 housing units at an average density of 324.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 45.7% White, 1.1% African American, 42.7% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 9.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.0% of the population.

There were 374 households, of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 31.4 years. 32.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 990 people, 336 households, and 257 families residing in the city. The population density was 875.2 PD/sqmi. There were 380 housing units at an average density of 335.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 55.86% White, 0.71% African American, 39.29% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 3.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.93% of the population.

There were 336 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,438, and the median income for a family was $31,806. Males had a median income of $26,583 versus $20,357 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,564. About 17.3% of families and 22.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Paulette Jordan, State Representative

title: Plummer, Idaho


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St. Maries, Idaho

St. Maries is a city in north central Idaho, the largest in rural Benewah County and its county seat. Its population was 2,402 at the 2010 census, down from 2,652 in 2000.

History
The townsite was selected by Joseph Fisher, just southwest of the confluence of St. Maries River and St. Joe River, to provide a location for a sawmill, first built in 1889. The rivers and lake systems provided rapid transportation systems for floating logs to the mills and utilizing steamboats to transport finished products to market. From the city, the St. Joe River flows west, through several lakes and into the south end of Lake Coeur d'Alene.

The Pacific Extension of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) arrived in 1908. The city was established in 1913 when Benewah County was formed from southern Kootenai County. In 1915 St. Maries was named its county seat.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.10 sqmi, all of it land. The St. Maries River to the east and the St. Joe River to the north frame the city.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, St. Maries has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,402 people, 999 households, and 641 families living in the city. The population density was 2183.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,092 housing units at an average density of 992.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.3% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 999 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,652 people, 1,061 households, and 675 families living in the city. The population density was 2,434.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,132 housing units at an average density of 1,039.3 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 95.93% White, 1.73% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.

There were 1,061 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,054, and the median income for a family was $37,474. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $19,509 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,745. About 10.7% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The city council of St. Maries consists of six council members. There is also a planning & zoning commission that consists of four members and a chairman. As of January 2020, the current mayor of St. Maries is Tom Carver.

Education
The public schools are operated by St. Maries Joint School District #41. The high school's mascot is a lumberjack and the school colors are forest green and old gold; the same are used for the middle and elementary school. The lumberjack statue at the elementary school on Main Street was originally a Texaco "Big Friend," a Muffler Man from the mid-1960s.

Notable people

 * Tom Mueller, rocket engineer and founding employee of SpaceX
 * C. A. Robins, physician and 22nd Governor of Idaho (1947–1951)
 * Pappy Boyington, USMC, World War II fighter ace, Medal of Honor recipient; resident until age 12
 * Vernon Baker, first living black Medal of Honor recipient
 * Georgia Coleman, diver, won four medals at 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics, born in St. Maries
 * Jeff Choate, college football head coach at Montana State University

title: St. Maries, Idaho


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Tensed, Idaho

Tensed is a city in Benewah County, Idaho, United States. The population was 123 at the 2010 census, down from 126 in 2000. The city is within the Coeur d'Alene Reservation, and is accessed by U.S. Route 95, the state's primary north-south highway. The city is located about 1 mile (0.6 km) from the north entrance of McCroskey State Park.

History
The city was originally called Desmet, after the Belgian Jesuit missionary Pierre-Jean De Smet, who was active with the Coeur d'Alene nation, but the post office requested a change as that name was taken by nearby De Smet. The name was reversed to Temsed and then misspelled by the post office.

Geography
Tensed is located at 47.16028°N, -116.92417°W (47.160284, -116.924304), at an elevation of 2562 ft above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 sqmi, all of it land.

Latah Creek flows half a mile south of Tensed, approximately halfway between the community and the neighboring community of De Smet.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 123 people in 58 households, including 30 families, in the city. The population density was 647.4 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 363.2 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 69.1% White, 24.4% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 5.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8%.

Of the 58 households 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.8% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.3% were non-families. 37.9% of households were one person and 18.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age was 40.8 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 15.5% were from 45 to 64; and 26.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 126 people in 58 households, including 36 families, in the city. The population density was 695.9 PD/sqmi. There were 65 housing units at an average density of 359.0 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 80.95% White, 14.29% Native American, 0.79% from other races, and 3.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79%.

Of the 58 households 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 36.2% of households were one person and 17.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.78.

The age distribution was 20.6% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% 65 or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median household income was $18,750 and the median family income was $25,536. Males had a median income of $21,875 versus $29,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,111. There were 27.0% of families and 37.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 82.1% of under eighteens and 5.9% of those over 64.

title: Tensed, Idaho


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Aberdeen, Idaho

Aberdeen is a city in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. The community was named after Aberdeen, in Scotland. The population was 1,756 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Aberdeen is located at 42.94333°N, -112.83944°W (42.943405, -112.839322), at an elevation of 4403 ft above sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
Aberdeen has a semi-arid steppe climate (BSk) according to the Köppen climate classification system. The hottest temperature recorded in Aberdeen was 104 F on July 21, 1931, July 28, 1934, and July 23, 2006, while the coldest temperature recorded was -42 F on January 19, 1922.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 1,756 people and 741 households residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,994 people, 615 households, and 466 families residing in the city. The population density was 1935.9 PD/sqmi. There were 667 housing units at an average density of 647.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 60.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 37.5% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 54.1% of the population.

There were 615 households, of which 49.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 3.79.

The median age in the city was 28.1 years. 37.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 19.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 1,840 people, 603 households, and 435 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,807.9 PD/sqmi. There were 654 housing units at an average density of 642.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 66.30% White, 0.11% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 28.91% from other races, and 3.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 39.29% of the population.

There were 603 households, out of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,625, and the median income for a family was $31,393. Males had a median income of $27,537 versus $19,531 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,907. About 14.9% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.0% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Aberdeen Public Schools are part of the Aberdeen School District #58. Schools located in the district include Aberdeen Elementary School, Aberdeen Middle School and Aberdeen High School.

The University of Idaho's Aberdeen Research and Extension Center is located near the town.

C.J. Ward is the Superintendent of Schools.

Airport
Aberdeen Municipal Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles (3.7 km) southwest of the central business district of Aberdeen.

Pocatello Regional Transit operates a shuttle bus from Aberdeen to Pocatello three times on Weekdays, and twice on Saturdays and Sundays.

title: Aberdeen, Idaho


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Atomic City, Idaho

Atomic City is a city in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. The population was 41 at the 2020 census, up from 29 in 2010.

History
Atomic City was called "Midway" until 1950, as it is halfway between the towns of Blackfoot and Arco (home of Experimental Breeder Reactor I, the world's first electricity-generating nuclear power plant). Atomic City had a larger population when the neighboring Idaho National Laboratory site was newer, known as the "National Reactor Testing Station" until 1975.

There is one store and one bar in Atomic City; the store no longer sells gasoline, due to new laws pertaining to its underground gas tanks. Most of the people who were raised in the town are now deceased, and many of the current residents are retired. There is an RV park on the south end of town with full hook-ups, and stock car races are held in the summer.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.11 sqmi, all of it land.

Atomic City is just south of the Idaho National Laboratory site, on U.S. Route 26.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Atomic City has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 29 people in 17 households, including 9 families, in the city. The population density was 263.6 PD/sqmi. There were 48 housing units at an average density of 436.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White and 3.4% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4%.

Of the 17 households 52.9% were married couples living together and 47.1% were non-families. 35.3% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 1.71 and the average family size was 2.11.

The median age was 59.8 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 6.9% were from 25 to 44; 58.6% were from 45 to 64; and 34.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 25 people in 16 households, including 7 families, in the city. The population density was 245.4 PD/sqmi. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 216.0 /sqmi. 24 of the residents were White, and one was Asian.

Of the 16 households one has a child under the age of 18 living with them, six were married couples living together, and nine were non-families. Nine households were made up of individuals, and two had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 1.56 and the average family size was 2.29.

The age distribution was one person under the age of 18, one from 18 to 24, two from 25 to 44, twelve from 45 to 64, and eight who were 65 or older. The median age was 58 years. Ten citizens were females and fifteen were males; one of the males was under 18.

The median household income was $9,375 and the median family income was $8,750. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $8,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,276. 57.1% of the population and 62.5% of families were below the poverty line. None of those under 18 and half of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

title: Atomic City, Idaho


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Basalt, Idaho

Basalt is a city in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. The population was 394 at the 2010 census.

History
The first settlement at Basalt was made in 1885. A post office called Basalt has been in operation since 1888. The community was named for deposits of basalt near the original town site.

Geography
Basalt is located at 43.31417°N, -112.16361°W (43.314270, -112.163571).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 394 people, 132 households, and 108 families residing in the city. The population density was 1313.3 PD/sqmi. There were 142 housing units at an average density of 473.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.6% White, 0.8% Native American, 6.9% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.2% of the population.

There were 132 households, of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.2% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the city was 33 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 419 people, 121 households, and 106 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,457.8 PD/sqmi. There were 133 housing units at an average density of 462.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.96% White, 4.77% Native American, 8.35% from other races, and 1.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.80% of the population.

There were 121 households, out of which 47.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.6% were non-families. 11.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.46 and the average family size was 3.68.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,719, and the median income for a family was $38,542. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,185. About 7.1% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Blackfoot, Idaho

Blackfoot is a city and county seat of Bingham County, Idaho, United States. The population was 12,346 at the 2020 census. Blackfoot is the principal city of the Blackfoot, Idaho, Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Bingham County.

History
The city of Blackfoot is located near the center of Bingham County, on the south side of the Snake River. It was designated the county seat by the Thirteenth Territorial Legislature on January 13, 1885. Originally, the county seat was to be Eagle Rock (the original name for Idaho Falls). However, supposedly, on the night before the legislation was to be signed, men from Blackfoot bribed a clerk to erase Eagle Rock and write in Blackfoot. The measure went through without opposition and was signed by the governor. The origin of this accusation, written many years after the event, was a Blackfoot newspaper editor named Byrd Trego. The battle for county seat between Eagle Rock and Blackfoot was a political tug-of-war involving sectional and anti-Mormon factions in the Idaho Legislature. The leader of the southeastern Idaho anti-Mormons was a Yale graduate named Fred Dubois, who settled in Blackfoot in 1880. The legislative maneuvering to overturn Eagle Rock as the county seat naturally left "disparaging rumors intimating some skullduggery on Blackfoot’s part."

Frederick S. Stevens and Joe Warren were the first permanent white settlers of record in Bingham County. In 1866, Stevens and Warren filed claims in the Snake River Valley near the present-day location of Blackfoot, where they started farming and ranching. The area was a flat, expansive plain of sagebrush frequented by Indians. To create a place of safety for the scattered settlers when they feared Indian trouble, Mr. Warren outfitted his cabin with holes between the logs where men could stand guard, day or night, until the natives left the neighborhood. When the Utah and Northern Railway signed contracts to expand north into Idaho in the 1870s, some of the settlers laid out a town on the Shilling and Lewis homesteads. The planned town, named Blackfoot, which was what the area had been called by fur traders, was near the Corbett stage station, about a mile from the Snake River, and two miles from the Blackfoot River.

Civil War veteran William Edward Wheeler, from Vermont, was an early settler. On July 1, 1880, Wheeler began publishing a newspaper called the Blackfoot Register. The first issue described the businesses in operation in Blackfoot on the publication date: "four general merchandise stores, one jewelry store, a livery stable, four saloons, a hotel, one meat market, two blacksmith shops, one barber shop and one lumber yard." Henry W. Curtis opened the first hardware store in 1885.

The first issue of the Blackfoot Register also described "a ditch being dug from the Blackfoot River that would irrigate several thousand acres." It was their plan to bring the water into town so residents could grow gardens and plant trees. The goal was finally realized in 1886 when Alfred Moyes planted the first shade trees in the Upper Snake River Plain around the Blackfoot Courthouse. Others in town followed suit and within a few years Blackfoot's tree-lined streets had a reputation that earned the nickname "Grove City." Sightseeing excursions from the surrounding area were reportedly organized so they could "feast their eyes on this verdure," which stood in pleasant, stark contrast with the endless acres of dry, gray sagebrush.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.07 sqmi, of which 5.83 sqmi is land and 0.24 sqmi is water.

Blackfoot has a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with cold winters and hot summers.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 11,899 people, 4,229 households and 2,958 families living in the city. The population density was 2041.0 PD/sqmi. There were 4,547 housing units at an average density of 779.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.1% White, 0.3% African American, 3.5% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 9.1% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.4% of the population.

There were 4,229 households, of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the city was 30.8 years. 31.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 20.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 10,419 people, 3,685 households and 2,682 families living in the city. The population density was 1,926.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,929 housing units at an average density of 726.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.76% White, 0.21% African American, 2.51% Native American, 1.09% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.33% from other races, and 3.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.17% of the population.

There were 3,685 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.27.

31.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median household income was $33,004 and the median family income was $36,553. Males had a median income of $31,489 compared with $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,529. About 11.5% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Blackfoot claims the largest potato industry in any one area, and is known as the "Potato Capital of the World."

Arts and culture
Blackfoot is the site of the Idaho Potato Museum, the location of the world's largest baked potato and potato chip, and the location of the Eastern Idaho State Fair.

Education
Blackfoot is served by the Blackfoot School District #55 and the Snake River School District #52.

High schools

 * Blackfoot High School
 * Independence High School
 * Snake River High School
 * Bingham Academy

Middle schools

 * Mountain View Middle School
 * Idaho Science And Technology Charter School
 * Snake River Junior High School
 * Snake River Middle School
 * BCCLC Middle School

Elementary schools

 * Blackfoot Sixth Grade School
 * Fort Hall Elementary School
 * Groveland Elementary School
 * Ridgecrest Elementary School
 * Donald D. Stalker Elementary School
 * I.T. Stoddard Elementary School
 * Wapello Elementary School
 * Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center
 * Rockford Elementary
 * Moreland Elementary

Notable people

 * Kimball Allen, writer and actor
 * Dixie Kiefer, U.S. Navy captain during WWII
 * Josh Hill, professional football player
 * Larry Scott, bodybuilder and 1966 Mr. Olympia; born in Blackfoot
 * Mike Simpson, U.S. Representative from Idaho's 2nd congressional district
 * Dan Clark, Stand up Comedian and writer

In popular culture

 * Blackfoot is mentioned in the song "When Cowboys Didn't Dance" by Lonestar as the destination of a cattle drive.

title: Blackfoot, Idaho


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Firth, Idaho

Firth is a city in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. The population was 517 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Firth is located at 43.30552°N, -112.18394°W (43.305519, -112.183938).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.54 sqmi, all of it land.

Firth is located on the eastern side of the Snake River, facing the Blackfoot Mountains.

History
Firth began as a Swedish settlement in 1885. It was named for Lorenzo J. Firth, an English emigrant, who gave land for the railroad section house and water tank; the railroad named the station for him in 1903. The post office was established in 1905.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 477 people in 168 households, including 121 families, in the city. The population density was 883.3 PD/sqmi. There were 173 housing units at an average density of 320.4 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 79.5% White, 2.1% Native American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 14.5% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.2%.

Of the 168 households 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 26.2% of households were one person and 14.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.45.

The median age was 31.4 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 408 people in 142 households, including 100 families, in the city. The population density was 2,139.7 PD/sqmi. There were 148 housing units at an average density of 776.2 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 70.34% White, 0.25% African American, 0.49% Native American, 20.83% from other races, and 8.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.17%.

Of the 142 households 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 26.8% of households were one person and 15.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.48.

The age distribution was 33.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $23,239 and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $27,292 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,458. About 20.0% of families and 25.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.8% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Firth, Idaho