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Moore, Idaho

Moore is a city in Butte County, Idaho, United States. The population was 162 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Moore is located at 43.73556°N, -113.36694°W (43.735517, -113.366952).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 189 people, 79 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The population density was 651.7 PD/sqmi. There were 90 housing units at an average density of 310.3 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 79 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 37.2 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 196 people, 81 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density was 686.3 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 325.6 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 97.96% White, 1.02% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.04% of the population.

There were 81 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,984, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $15,208 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,732. About 10.0% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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Fairfield, Idaho

Fairfield is the county seat of and the only village in Camas County, Idaho. The population was 410 at the time of 2010 census, nearly half of the rural county's population.

Geography
Fairfield is located at 43.34611°N, -114.79111°W (43.346000, -114.791159), at an elevation of 5066 ft above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.88 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fairfield has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate, abbreviated "Dsb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Fairfield was 101 F on July 12–14, 2002 and August 9, 2012, while the coldest temperature recorded was -42 F on January 19, 1984.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 416 people, 176 households, and 109 families residing in the village. The population density was 472.7 PD/sqmi. There were 244 housing units at an average density of 277.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% White, 1.0% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3% of the population.

There were 176 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the village was 35.1 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 395 people, 162 households, and 115 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,214.3 PD/sqmi. There were 211 housing units at an average density of 648.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.97% White, 0.51% Native American, 0.25% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.08% of the population.

There were 162 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,167, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $26,607 versus $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,504. About 9.1% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 18.0% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Fairfield's main street is Soldier Road but is accessed by U.S. Route 20, a two-lane undivided highway connecting it to the west with Interstate 84 near Mountain Home, and to the east with State Highway 75 at Timmerman Junction in Blaine County. Four miles (6.4 km) east of Fairfield, State Highway 46 begins and proceeds south to Gooding.

Education
The public schools are operated by Camas County School District #121, headquartered in Fairfield. Camas County High School is the district's flagship school, located on Soldier Road in central Fairfield.

Recreation
The Soldier Mountains and Smoky Mountains of the Sawtooth National Forest (Fairfield Ranger District) are north of the village, offering many outdoor recreational opportunities. The Soldier Mountain ski area, established in 1948, is 12 mi north of the village. The Snowkiting area, known around the world as one of the top destinations for this extreme sport, is 16 mi west of the village. The Sun Valley ski resort is approximately 45 highway miles (70 km) northeast, up the Big Wood River Valley along State Highway 75, the Sawtooth Scenic Byway. The western end of the Magic Reservoir is 10 mi east of Fairfield, and the Silver Creek fly fishing stream is about 30 mi east of the village.

Climate
Fairfield experiences a continental climate (Köppen Dsb) with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers.

In Popular Culture
The village was featured in a season two episode of The X-Files titled "Fearful Symmetry", in which an investigation at a fictitious zoo takes place. While the episode is set in Fairfield, it was, like many in the series, filmed in British Columbia, Canada.

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Caldwell, Idaho

Caldwell (locally CALL-dwel) is a city in and the county seat of Canyon County, Idaho. The population was 59,996 at the time of the 2020 United States census, making it the 5th most populous city in Idaho.

Caldwell is considered part of the Boise metropolitan area. Caldwell is the location of the College of Idaho.

History
The present-day location of Caldwell is located along a natural passageway to the Inland and Pacific Northwest. Native American tribes from the west coast, north Idaho and as far away as Colorado would come to the banks of the Boise River for annual trading fairs, or rendezvous. European and some Hawaiian explorers and traders soon followed the paths left by Native Americans and hopeful emigrants later forged the Oregon Trail and followed the now hardened paths to seek a better life in the Oregon Territory. Pioneers of the Trail traveled along the Boise River to Canyon Hill and forded the river close to the Silver Bridge on Plymouth Street.

During the Civil War, the discovery of gold in Idaho's mountains brought a variety of new settlers into the area. Many never made it to the mines but chose to settle along the Boise River and run ferries, stage stations, and freighting businesses. These early entrepreneurs created small ranches and farms in the river valleys. Caldwell's inception occurred largely as a result of the construction of the Oregon Short Line Railroad, which connected Wyoming to Oregon through Idaho. Robert E. Strahorn came to the Boise River Valley in 1883 to select a route for the railroad. He rejected the grade into Boise City as too steep and chose a site thirty miles to the west. He drove a stake into an alkali flat of sagebrush and greasewood and the City of Caldwell was platted. Caldwell was named after one of Strahorn's business partners, Alexander Caldwell, a former Senator from the State of Kansas.

When Caldwell was platted in August 1883, its founder, the Idaho and Oregon Land Improvement Company, started persuading settlers and businessmen to move to the area. Within four months, Caldwell had 600 residents living in 150 dwellings, 40 businesses in operation, a school, a telephone exchange and two newspapers. On January 15, 1890, the Board of Commissioners of Ada County issued a handwritten order incorporating the City of Caldwell. The College of Idaho was founded in Caldwell in 1891 and still is in existence today. In 1892, Canyon County was established from a portion of Ada County. Caldwell was named the county seat. Irrigation canals and waterways were constructed throughout Canyon County. These facilities provided the foundation for an agricultural based economy in Caldwell. The Oregon Short Line Railroad became part of the larger Union Pacific Railroad network and in 1906 the Caldwell freight and passenger depot was constructed. Caldwell experienced moderate growth as an agricultural processing, commercial retail and educational center during the twentieth century.

In 2009, the City of Caldwell completed a revitalization project to restore Indian Creek, which runs through downtown Caldwell, but had been used for sewage disposal by local industries, and had been covered over. The restored creek includes suspended bridges, walkways and picnic tables.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.11 sqmi, of which, 22.06 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

Climate
Caldwell experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with short, cold winters and hot, dry summers.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 59,996 people, and 18,283 households in the city. The population density was 2,625.4 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 69.1% White, 0.4% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 8.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 37.5% of the population. 56.7% of the population was non-Hispanic White.

32.9% of the population were under 18, and 9.2% were under 5. People over 65 made up 9.4% of the population. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% female, and 48.9% male.

The median household income was $59,795, and the per capita income was $21,521. 12.1% of the population was under the poverty line.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 46,237 people, 14,895 households and 10,776 families residing in the city. The population density was 2096.0 PD/sqmi. There were 16,323 housing units at an average density of 739.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 77.5% White, 0.6% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.1% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.4% of the population.

There were 14,895 households, of which 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.51.

The median age in the city was 28.2 years. 33.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 18.2% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income was $37,336. The per capita income was $15,731. About 20.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Arts and culture

Caldwell has held an annual Indian Creek Festival every September since 2003. The event includes a fun run and a tug of war. Indian Creek Plaza, located in downtown Caldwell, includes an ice ribbon each winter, as well as many events throughout the year.

Parks and recreation

Caldwell has 12 city parks, two golf courses (Purple Sage and Fairview), a city pool, and two skateparks.

Education
Caldwell has five secondary schools—including Caldwell High School and Vallivue High School—and six elementary schools.

The College of Idaho is located in Caldwell and is one of the oldest four-year institutions in the state.

Infrastructure
Caldwell Executive Airport is located southeast of downtown.

Caldwell has a high-quality water system, which remained untreated and met all federal guidelines until the 1990s when the Federal Government mandated chlorination.

Notable people

 * George Tarlas, NFL Player for LV Raiders; attended Caldwell High School
 * Joseph Albertson, founder of Albertson's grocery store chain
 * Troy Beyer, actress; attended high school in Caldwell
 * Ronee Blakley, actress and singer
 * George Blankley, former BSU head basketball coach
 * Daniel Carter, LDS composer
 * Thomas C. Coffin, congressman
 * Dame Darcy, cartoonist and performer
 * Shirley Englehorn, LPGA golfer
 * A. J. Feeley, NFL quarterback
 * Mike Garman, Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Lawrence H. Gipson, Pulitzer Prize winner
 * Ron Hadley, NFL linebacker
 * Maria Dahvana Headley, writer
 * Sarah Hokom, professional disc golfer and 2012 PDGA World Champion
 * Wayne Hooper, gospel music composer and singer
 * Gary Hubler, champion of the Formula 1 class of the Reno Air Races
 * David Kamo, motorcycle racer
 * James Knight, former University of Washington football coach
 * Mark Lindsay, musician
 * Edward Lodge, U.S. District Court judge
 * Larry Lujack, disc jockey
 * Dean McAdams, NFL player
 * Ray McDonald, NFL running back, graduated from Caldwell High School
 * Jim McMillan, gridiron football player
 * John T. Morrison, original faculty member of the College of Idaho; former Idaho governor
 * Butch Otter, governor of Idaho and former congressman
 * Cody Pickett, NFL quarterback
 * Jay Pickett, actor
 * Frank Reberger, Major League Baseball player and coach
 * Paul Revere, musician
 * Jim Rohn, American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker
 * Frank Steunenberg, governor of Idaho
 * Gary Stevens, jockey, won Kentucky Derby three times
 * Steve Symms, former U.S. senator and congressman
 * Renee Tenison, 1990 Playboy Playmate of the Year
 * Rosie Tenison, actress and model
 * Randy Trautman, Canadian football defensive lineman
 * Gys van Beek, Dutch-American inventor and member of the Dutch resistance during World War II

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Greenleaf, Idaho

Greenleaf is a city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 846 at the 2010 census. Greenleaf is part of the Boise-Nampa metropolitan area. The town was established by Quakers in the early-1900s and is named after Quaker poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier.

Geography
Greenleaf is located at 43.67111°N, -116.81639°W (43.671142, -116.816480).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.73 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 846 people, 299 households, and 226 families residing in the city. The population density was 1158.9 PD/sqmi. There were 316 housing units at an average density of 432.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 9.6% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.4% of the population.

There were 299 households, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.4% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.26.

The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 862 people, 277 households, and 219 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,190.1 PD/sqmi. There were 284 housing units at an average density of 392.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 74.59% White, 0.46% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 22.39% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.32% of the population.

There were 277 households, out of which 46.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.57.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,375, and the median income for a family was $45,313. Males had a median income of $26,538 versus $22,115 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,406. About 9.3% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Melba, Idaho

Melba is a village in Canyon County, Idaho. The population was 513 at the time of the 2010 census, up from 439 in 2000. It is part of the Boise metropolitan area.

History
Melba was founded in 1912 by Clayton C. Todd, who named it after his daughter.

Geography
Melba is located at 43.37361°N, -116.52917°W (43.373487, -116.529194). at an elevation of 2667 ft above sea level. It is 12 mi south of Nampa, and three miles (5 km) northeast of the Snake River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.40 sqmi, of which, 0.39 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 513 people in 171 households, including 133 families, in the village. The population density was 1315.4 PD/sqmi. There were 197 housing units at an average density of 505.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 78.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, 17.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.6%.

Of the 171 households 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.2% were non-families. 21.1% of households were one person and 11.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age was 32.8 years. 33.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 439 people in 156 households, including 105 families, in the village. The population density was 1,481.5 PD/sqmi. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 553.4 /sqmi. The racial makup of the village was 84.28% White, 0.46% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 13.67% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.58%.

Of the 156 households 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.6% of households were one person and 14.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.37.

The age distribution was 32.8% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 15.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median household income was $31,429 and the median family income was $40,000. Males had a median income of $25,096 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,928. About 9.6% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Jay A. Parry, Latter-day Saint author
 * Donald W. Parry - Latter-day Saint author; professor of the Hebrew Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls
 * Renee Tenison - Playboy Playmate of the Year - 1990

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Middleton, Idaho

Middleton is a city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population amounted to 9,091 at the 2021 census estimate, up from 5,524 at the 2010 census and 2,978 in 2000. It is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Middleton was named for its location between the old fort Boise and Keeney's Ferry; it being the midpoint between the two. It served as a rest stop for those heading for Keeney's Ferry. It had a stage station in the early days of the Oregon Trail, a post office in 1866 and a water powered grist mill in 1871. The Ward Massacre occurred near the site in 1854.

Middleton is the oldest settlement in Canyon County, with the land being parceled out in 1863 by William N. Montgomery. The Boise River flooded in 1872 and cut a new channel, isolating the town on an island; as a result, the town moved to a new location in the years after 1880. The town incorporated as a city in 1910, although the certificate was not issued until 1971.

The current mayor is Jackie Hutchison.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.71 sqmi, of which, 5.66 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 5,524 people in 1,843 households, including 1,392 families, in the city. The population density was 976.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,037 housing units at an average density of 359.9 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 92.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.3% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.0%.

Of the 1,843 households 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.5% were non-families. 19.9% of households were one person and 7.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.45.

The median age was 30.5 years. 35.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 19.1% were from 45 to 64; and 8.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 2,978 people in 1,017 households, including 755 families, in the city. The population density was 1,696.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,066 housing units at an average density of 607.4 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 91.67% White, 0.30% African American, 1.07% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 3.53% from other races, and 2.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.21%.

Of the 1,017 households 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 18.5% of households were one person and 6.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.35.

The age distribution was 34.2% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% 65 or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median household income was $32,665 and the median family income was $34,734. Males had a median income of $27,298 versus $20,792 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,447. About 7.5% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 16.5% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
The city is served by State Highway 44. It connects to Interstate 84 at exit 25, three miles (5 km) to the west; the city of Star is six miles (10 km) to the east on SH-44.

Notable people

 * Erik Fisher, a World Cup alpine ski racer
 * Sierra Jackson, sprint car racer
 * George Kennedy, actor
 * Alison Rabe, attorney and member of the Idaho Senate
 * Carlos Trujillo, long-distance runner

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Nampa, Idaho

Nampa is the most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 100,200 at the 2020 census. It is Idaho's 3rd most populous city. Nampa is about 20 mi west of Boise along Interstate 84, and 6 mi west of Meridian. It is the second principal city of the Boise metropolitan area. The name "Nampa" may have come from a Shoshoni word meaning either moccasin or footprint. According to toponymist William O. Bright the name comes from the Shoshoni word /nampai/, meaning "foot".

History
Nampa had its beginnings in the early 1880s when the Oregon Short Line Railroad built a line from Granger, Wyoming, to Huntington, Oregon, which passed through Nampa. In Nampa there is a history museum marking the significance of the railroad company. More railroad lines sprang up running through Nampa, making it a very important railroad town. Alexander and Hannah Duffes established one of the town's first homesteads, eventually forming the Nampa Land and Improvement Company with the help of their friend and co-founder, James McGee. In spite of the name, many of the first settlers referred to the town as "New Jerusalem" because of the strong religious focus of its citizens. After only a year the town had grown from 15 homes to 50. As new amenities were added to the town, Nampa continued its growth and was incorporated in 1891.

Nampa's historic roads run perpendicular to the railroad tracks that travel northwest to southeast through the town. Thus, the northside is really the northeast side of the tracks, and the southside is really the southwest side of the railroad tracks. Founder Alexander Duffes laid out Nampa's streets this way to prevent an accident like one that occurred earlier in a town he had platted near Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In that town, a woman and her two children were killed by a train when they started across the railroad tracks in a buggy and the wheel got stuck. As the Oregon Short Line railroad originally bypassed Boise, Nampa has the fanciest of many railroad depots built in the area.

The first elementary school was built in the 1890s. Lakeview School was on a hill on 6th Street and 12th Avenue North, with a view of Lake Ethel. Just after the school's centennial celebration, it was condemned as a school and sold to the First Mennonite Church. In 2008 the building was refurbished, and is now being used by the Idaho Arts Charter School.

Lake Ethel – an irrigation reservoir – had long been the site of community picnics, and many citizens fished, swam, boated and even hunted on the lake and its surrounding property. The hunting didn't last for long, however, as O.F. Persons, owner of the adjoining homestead, took offense when local hunters started shooting his pet ducks.

The city later auctioned off the lake. E.H. Dewey (a former Nampa mayor) was the only bidder. But occasional flooding led to a series of lawsuits from neighbors. Dewey eventually drained Lake Ethel. Not long after, the city council became interested in buying back the Fritz Miller property as well as the Dewey home. Pressure had been building for more than four years. Nampa citizens wanted another park. On August 7, 1924, the city council passed an ordinance to purchase the Miller property and name it Lakeview Park. A bandstand was completed in 1928, and the municipal swimming pool opened on August 13, 1934. Swim tickets cost 10 cents each or 15 for a dollar. It is Nampa's largest park and many community celebrations are held there.

Colonel William H. Dewey, a man who made a fortune mining in Silver City, built the Dewey Palace Hotel in 1902 for a quarter of a million dollars. Colonel Dewey died in his hotel in 1903, leaving his son one million dollars. The hotel survived the great fire of 1909, which burned several blocks of downtown Nampa, but was razed in 1963 after redevelopment plans failed. Relics from the hotel, such as the chandelier and the hotel safe can be found at the Canyon County Historical Museum, which is housed in the old train depot on Front Street and Nampa City Hall. After demolition the location on First Street between 11th and 12th Ave. South was sold to private enterprise including a bank and tire store replacing this historic building with the current modern structures. A public-use postage stamp sized park was later placed across the street from the old palace property as a collaboration between the Downtown Alliance of Nampa (the local business council) and an Eagle Scout Project for the Boy Scouts of America. The park includes a large mural/wall sculpture of running horses commissioned for the project.

A Carnegie library was built downtown in 1908; it burned down after the library moved in 1966. Nampa Public Library was then located on the corner of 1st Street and 11th Avenue South in the old bank building. A new library, located on 12th Avenue South, was opened in March 2015.

Deer Flat Reservoir, an offstream irrigation storage reservoir, was constructed by the United States Bureau of Reclamation between 1906 and 1911. Known locally as Lake Lowell, it is surrounded by the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, which was established in 1909 by President Theodore Roosevelt. The refuge is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Lake Lowell is filled by the concrete New York Canal; the water is diverted from the Boise River a few miles below Lucky Peak Dam.

The Idaho State School and Hospital was built northwest of Nampa in 1910, for the state's developmentally challenged population, and opened in 1918. The institution was largely self-sufficient, with a large farm staffed by the residents. The higher-functioning residents also cared for residents who could not care for themselves. Much has changed in the care of persons with developmental disabilities from the time of the state school's opening. The land for the old farm was sold and are now golf courses (Centennial and Ridgecrest), and the residents no longer give primary care to other residents. The institution is modernized and remains in operation, though a few of the oldest buildings are now used to house juvenile offenders.

Nampa held an annual harvest festival and farmers' market from about 1908, a time of celebration and community fun. From this festival emerged the Snake River Stampede Rodeo in 1937, which continues to this day. It is one of the top 12 rodeos in the pro rodeo circuits.

A local congregation of the Church of the Nazarene built a small elementary school in 1913, later growing to Northwest Nazarene College in 1915 and finally to Northwest Nazarene University. The university currently has a student body of 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students.

Karcher Mall opened in 1965, the first enclosed shopping mall in the Treasure Valley. Many area residents have memories of having an Orange Julius, sitting on Santa's lap, or playing games at the Red Baron arcade in the mall. Karcher Mall was "the place to gather" for several decades until the Boise Towne Square mall was built in Boise in 1988, drawing business away. Karcher Mall was renamed to District 208 in 2022.

The Idaho Press-Tribune is the local newspaper for the Canyon County area. Since early 2009, the facility has been the contract printer for The Idaho Statesman, whose antiquated press equipment was retired and not replaced.

Geography
Nampa is located at 43.57472°N, -116.56361°W (43.574807, -116.563559).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 31.34 sqmi, of which, 31.19 sqmi is land and 0.15 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 100,200 people. The population density was 2,992.7 inhabitants per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 81.2% White, 0.6% Black or African American alone, 1.0% American Indian or Alaskan Native alone, 0.9% Asian alone, 0.4% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone, 5.6% two or more races, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino. 69.6% of people identified as White alone, not Hispanic or Latino. The median age was 33 years old. 6.6% of residents were under 5 years of age, 25.8% were under 18 years, 14.6% were over 65 years, and 49.8% were female.

Households
There were 34,164 households, with 2.78 persons per households in the city. The owner-occupies housing rate was 66.3% and the median value of an owner-occupied unit was $191,800. 78.4% lived in the same household as of a year ago. In 17.6% of households, language other than English was spoken at home.

Educational attainment
87.2% of people were high school graduates (diploma or equivalent), 4.9% of people had less than a 9th grade education and 7.9% had a 9th-12th grade education with no diploma. 19.9% had a bachelor's degree, and 5.9% had a graduate or professional degree.

The percentage of people who graduated high school (diploma or equivalent) by racial makeup: 91% White, 94.9% Black, 75.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 75.6% Asian, 88.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 91.3% Two or more races, and 66.7% Hispanic or Latino Origin.

21.2% of people with less than a high school diploma (or equivalent) lived in poverty. 12.6% of high school graduates lived in poverty, and 4.0% of bachelor's degree holders lived in poverty.

Income, employment, business, and health
Household 12-month income was $53,205 and per capita income was $22,422. 63.5% of residents were in the workforce (age 16 and above). 57.0% of the female population were in the civilian workforce (age 16 and above). 13.9% of residents lived in poverty. The mean travel time to work (commute) was 23.4 minutes. As of 2017, there were 1,833 businesses with 939 being owned by men and 212 owned by women.

11.4% of people had a disability and 13.8% of people under the age of 65 did not have health insurance.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 81,557 people, 27,729 households, and 20,016 families living in the city. The population density was 2614.8 PD/sqmi. There were 30,507 housing units at an average density of 978.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.9% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 10.7% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.9% of the population.

There were 27,729 households, of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.36.

The median age in the city was 30.1 years. 32.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.6% were from 25 to 44; 18.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The city's gender makeup was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 51,867 people, 18,090 households, and 13,024 families living in the city. The population density was 2,612.3 PD/sqmi. There were 19,379 housing units at an average density of 976.0 /sqmi. The city's racial makeup was 83.45% White, 0.40% African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 11.25% from other races, and 2.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.90% of the population.

There were 18,090 households, of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 22.6% 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 2.77 and the average family size was 3.25.

The city's population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The city's median household income was $34,758, and the median family income was $39,434. Males had a median income of $28,580 versus $22,022 for females. The city's per capita income was $14,491. About 8.7% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Ford Idaho Center
The Ford Idaho Center is a city-owned complex of entertainment venues managed by Spectra Venue Management. Venues include a 10,500-capacity amphitheater built in 1998 that features a 60-by-40-foot stage; a 12,279-seat arena featuring 31200 sqft of arena floor space; the Idaho Horse Park, used for horse shows; and the Sports Center, used for indoor horse shows in the summer, and track and field events, including the home meets of the Boise State University Broncos track teams, in the winter. The Idaho Center hosts the Snake River Stampede Rodeo, Monster Jam, music concerts, trade shows, sporting events, and other events.

Brandt Center
Northwest Nazarene University's Brandt Center has a 1,500-seat auditorium, two art galleries, multiple meeting spaces, and a 9,000 square-foot lobby. Art, music, dance, theater, speakers, and other events are hosted here.

Civic Center
The Nampa Civic Center hosts theater, music, films, and other events. It includes the 640-seat John Brandt Performing Arts Theater.

Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho
The Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho (HCCI) opened in September 2003. The center hosts events, classes, and festivals including Día de los Muertos, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Día Internacional de la Mujer. It serves as a meeting place for associations and groups. Displays of cultural history are available to the public.

Nampa Train Depot Museum
The Nampa Train Depot Museum is a historical depot with displays and archives of the area's railroad and cultural history. The Canyon County Historical Society saved the depot from demolition in 1972.

Annual Festival of the Arts
This festival is held in Lakeview Park every year and includes art, music, dance, and food. They celebrated their 34th event in 2021.

Warhawk Air Museum
The Warhawk Air Museum was established in 1986 and relocated to Nampa in 2001. The museum displays aircraft and veterans' history. Their collection includes a P-51C Mustang, P-40N Warhawk, F-86F Sabre Jet, N3N, Fokker DR-1, UH-1C Huey, L-19 Bird Dog, MiG-17, MiG-21, F-104 Starfighter, and a F9F Panther Jet.

Farmer's Market
The weekly Nampa Farmer's Market started in 1989 and runs from April to October in Lloyd Square. It includes over 100 regional vendors from within a 100-hundred miles radius.

Parks and recreation
Nampa has 27 parks and 14 miles of pedestrian pathways.

Lakeview Park is the largest (44 acres) and includes a public swimming pool, 1,000 seat capacity amphitheater, baseball-softball fields, BMX track, rose garden, basketball courts, playground, duck pond, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, and water wise garden. Historic displays at the park include a Northrop F-89B Scorpion fighter jet, M-60 Tank, and a Union Pacific Engine No. 616, a class 2-8-0 locomotive.

The Nampa Recreation Center, a 140000 sqft facility with a six-pool aquatic center, three gymnasiums, racquetball courts, indoor walking/running track, a weight room and exercise equipment, a climbing wall, and other activity areas, opened in 1994. The Nampa Recreation Center was later renamed to The Harward Recreation Center.

The City of Nampa owns and operates the Centennial Golf Course (18 holes) and Ridgecrest Golf Club (27 holes). The city also owns and operates the Kohlerlawn-Cemetery.

Wilson Springs is a 55-acre nature area that includes trails and fishing ponds serviced by Idaho Fish and Game and Canyon County Parks.

Government
On January 2, 2018, and then again on January 3, 2022, Debbie Kling was sworn in as the second female mayor of Nampa. Current Nampa City Council members are Victor Rodriguez (District 1, elected 2017 and re-elected 2021), Natalie Jangula (District 2, elected 2023), David Bills (District 3, appointed to fill vacancy 2024), Darl Reynolds (District 4, elected 2023 and appointed 2022), Randy Haverfield (District 5, reelected 2017 and 2021) and Sebastian Griffin (District 6, elected 2023).

The Nampa City Council increased from four to six members after voters approved the increase in May 2013. Following a legislative change in

2020, any city with a population of 100,000 people or more, must elect council members by district. Citizens can search for their district and learn more about this process at https://www.cityofnampa.us/1449/Districting-Committee.

K-12
The Nampa School District, which covers the majority of the city, includes 18 elementary schools, five middle schools, and four high schools, and one alternative high school that serves students who struggle in traditional high schools. The high schools include Nampa High School (the original and oldest), Skyview High School, Columbia High School, and Union High School.

Vallivue School District is partly in Nampa and partly in Caldwell. It has seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools (one in Nampa).

A few blocks of Nampa are in West Ada School District (Meridian Joint School District 2).

Book bans
In May 2022, local officials ordered the banning of 24 books from local libraries, including anti-Taliban book The Kite Runner.

Post-secondary
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is a public, 2-year community college offering associate degrees and Technical Certificates. It was established in 2007. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and it serves approximately 10,000 students.

Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is a private Christian university located in Nampa. It was originally established in 1913 as a grade school and Bible school, but was later established as a four-year degree institution in 1937. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and it serves approximately 2,000 students total.

Transportation
Major thoroughfares includes Interstate 84, which has four exits into Nampa, State Highway 55, and State Highway 45. Principal roads include the Nampa-Caldwell Boulevard (which connects Nampa with Caldwell), 12th Avenue Road, 16th Avenue, and Garrity Boulevard. The Union Pacific Northwest Corridor railroad line, connecting Salt Lake City and points east with the Pacific Northwest, runs through Nampa. Public bus transportation includes several bus lines operated by ValleyRide. Private bus transportation includes a single Greyhound bus stop. The Nampa Municipal Airport is used for general aviation.

Notable people

 * George L. Bartlett, U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier general and veteran of three wars
 * Ronee Blakley, actress, singer-songwriter, known for her role in Nashville
 * Bud Clark, mayor of Portland, Oregon
 * Dolores Crow (1931–2018), politician and legislator lived in Nampa and represented its district
 * Henry Hajimu Fujii, farmer, Japanese-American spokesman, lapidary
 * Davey Hamilton, race car driver, competed in Indianapolis 500
 * Larry Jackson, Major League Baseball pitcher (1955–68)
 * Mark Lindsay, lead vocalist of rock band Paul Revere and the Raiders
 * Zack Lively, actor
 * Rob Morris, former NFL linebacker for Indianapolis Colts
 * Don Mossi, Major League Baseball pitcher for several teams
 * Gracie Pfost, former U.S. representative; first woman to represent Idaho in Congress
 * Jake Pitts, musician. guitar player, Black Veil Brides
 * Steve Symms, former U.S. senator
 * Ted Trueblood, outdoor writer, Idaho conservation leader, editor of Field & Stream magazine
 * Edwin P. Wilson (1928–2012), CIA agent convicted of arms trading
 * Julie Yamamoto, educator and member of the Idaho House of Representatives

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Notus, Idaho

Notus is a small rural city in Canyon County, Idaho. The population was 531 at the time of the 2010 census and is the smallest town out of the eight in Canyon County. It is part of the Boise metropolitan area.

History
The present day location of the City of Notus is located along Highway 20/26.

in 1874, the Lower Boise Post Office was established on the homestead of C.L.F Peterson. The inclusion of the Lower Boise Post Office is considered to be the primary reason for the present location of Notus. According to an Idaho Press Tribune article from 1986, Notus got its name from the daughter of a local railroad official. The daughter reportedly thought "notus" was of Native American origin and meant "it's all right." The town of Notus was almost known as 'Lemp'.

In 1926, the Notus secondary school was founded. In 2017, the old building was demolished.

Geography
Notus is located at 43.72611°N, -116.80194°W (43.726082, -116.801866).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, of which, 0.38 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Features
Notus has one secondary school and one elementary school. Notus also has a city park, a museum located along highway 20/26, a public library, and one restaurant.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 531 people, 182 households, and 139 families residing in the city. The population density was 1397.4 PD/sqmi. There were 198 housing units at an average density of 521.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 0.2% African American, 2.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 18.5% from other races, and 5.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.8% of the population.

There were 182 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.6% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% 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 3.34.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 458 people, 147 households, and 113 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,160.7 PD/sqmi. There were 156 housing units at an average density of 395.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.90% White, 1.31% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 8.73% from other races, and 2.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.05% of the population.

There were 147 households, out of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.12 and the average family size was 3.58.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,813, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,801. About 10.4% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 28.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Chris Horn, former NFL wide receiver

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Parma, Idaho

Parma is a city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,983 at the 2010 census, up from 1,771 in 2000. It is the fourth largest city in the county (behind Middleton, Caldwell, and Nampa all in the county’s eastern portion) and the largest in the rural western portion. It is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The city was named after Parma, Italy.

Geography
Parma is located at 43.78611°N, -116.94278°W (43.786009, -116.942656), at an elevation of 2231 ft above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 sqmi, of which, 1.10 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Parma has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Parma was 110 F on July 12–13, 2002, while the coldest temperature recorded was -35 F on December 25, 1924.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,983 people, 710 households, and 506 families living in the city. The population density was 1802.7 PD/sqmi. There were 779 housing units at an average density of 708.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.4% White, 0.4% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 20.0% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 31.0% of the population.

There were 710 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the city was 34.9 years. 30.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% 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 census of 2000, there were 1,771 people, 617 households, and 454 families living in the city. The population density was 1,919.5 PD/sqmi. In the 2010 census there were 1,983 There were 676 housing units at an average density of 732.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.91% White, 0.17% African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.96% Asian, 9.66% from other races, and 4.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.10% of the population.

There were 617 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,964, and the median income for a family was $36,336. Males had a median income of $26,167 versus $18,636 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,861. About 11.7% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 28.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Jimmy Johnston, football player with Washington Commanders (1939–40), born in Parma
 * Jerry Kramer, football player with Green Bay Packers (1958–68), Parma area resident following his playing career, elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018
 * C. Ben Ross, first native-born Governor of Idaho, served as governor from 1931 until 1937; born in Parma.
 * Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan and John Carter of Mars. Worked as a city councilman for Parma when he lived there while working on his family's gold dredges.

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Wilder, Idaho

Wilder is a city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,533 at the 2010 census.

Wilder is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Wilder was established in 1919, and was named for Marshall P. Wilder, a magazine editor.

Geography
Wilder is located at 43.67639°N, -116.91°W (43.676451, -116.910122).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.74 sqmi, of which, 0.73 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 1,533 people, 453 households, and 353 families living in the city. The population density was 2100.0 PD/sqmi. There were 501 housing units at an average density of 686.3 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 44.6% White, 0.2% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 51.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 75.9%.

Of the 453 households 52.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.1% were non-families. 18.8% of households were one person and 7.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.38 and the average family size was 3.89.

The median age was 27 years. 37.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 18.2% were from 45 to 64; and 9.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 1,462 people, 389 households, and 315 families living in the city. The population density was 3,885.7 PD/sqmi. There were 421 housing units at an average density of 1,118.9 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 33.99% White, 0.21% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 62.93% from other races, and 2.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 76.40%.

Of the 389 households 52.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 17.2% of households were one person and 10.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.76 and the average family size was 4.30.

The age distribution was 39.2% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% 65 or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median household income was $21,731 and the median family income was $25,625. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,601. About 27.7% of families and 31.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.4% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Wilder has a meat processing plant, SSI, manufacturing frozen individual serving hamburgers and french fries. Wilder is primarily an agricultural community, with onions, hops, seed corn, beans and alfalfa seed among the major crops.

Notable people

 * Phil Batt, 29th Governor of Idaho

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Bancroft, Idaho

Bancroft is a city in the Gem Valley in Caribou County, Idaho, United States. The population was 299 at the 2020 census, and 377 at the 2010 census.

Description
The community was named after William H. Bancroft, a railroad official, and is a railroad town along Old Highway 30 (a former routing of U.S. Route 30).

Geography
Bancroft is located at 42.71944°N, -111.88611°W (42.719440, -111.886194), at an elevation of 5420 ft.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 377 people, 138 households, and 104 families living in the city. The population density was 580.0 PD/sqmi. There were 163 housing units at an average density of 250.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 138 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.6% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 382 people, 144 households, and 103 families living in the city. The population density was 580.0 PD/sqmi. There were 172 housing units at an average density of 261.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.69% White, 0.26% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.52% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 144 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,458, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $46,250 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,549. About 9.7% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 21.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Grace, Idaho

Grace is a city in Caribou County, Idaho, United States. The population was 920 at the 2020 census.

History
The area of Grace was once inhabited by the Shoshone Indians. The Oregon Trail passed within 4 mi of Grace and the town itself was established with a post office in 1894. Unlike other nearby historic towns such as Paris and Franklin, Grace was not originally settled by Mormon pioneers, but has since become a predominantly Mormon-populated town. The economy in and around Grace has traditionally been driven by agriculture, with potatoes, alfalfa, grain, dairy and ranching being the main staples.

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

Grace is one of the northernmost cities along the Wasatch Range which extends approximately 160 mi south, and is only 1 mi west of the large fault line that defines the range. Grace is located near the center of Gem Valley.

In stark contrast to the surrounding mountains, the valley floor in the immediate area of Grace is flat due to volcanic activity in the area some 30,000 years ago. The lava flow that created the valley also diverted the Bear River from its Pacific drainage into the Great Basin. This was a significant contributor to the growth of the prehistoric Lake Bonneville of which the Great Salt Lake is a remnant. Lake Bonneville reached its farthest north advance about four miles (6 km) southwest of Grace before it broke through the earthen barrier at Red Rock pass north of Preston, Idaho. The Bear River today runs to the north and west of Grace and terminates in the Great Salt Lake.

Grace's neighboring towns are Soda Springs to the north east, Bancroft to the north west, and Preston to the south. It is about 20 mi from Lava Hot Springs, which is a local tourism and recreation destination. The nearest city with a major airport is Salt Lake City, Utah, which is approximately 175 mi south.

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

Geology
There are several extinct volcanoes and lava domes within miles of Grace, which contributes to the dark, nitrogen rich volcanic soil of the area. This soil type is ideal for farming, particularly potatoes and grain. Solid basalt can be found beneath the soil throughout most of the valley and exposed outcrops are common. Other types of rock that are common in the area are limestone and shale. These non-volcanic rock beds are rich with fossils of prehistoric marine life once native to the inland sea that covered the area some 280 million years ago, ranging from well preserved molluscan shells, to small fish. Trilobite fossils can often be found in local shale deposits. The inland sea was also responsible for the vast phosphate deposits that lie north of Grace and are a vital part of the area's economy.

The Bear River runs through Black Canyon which originates 1 mi northwest of town and extends approximately 8 mi south. Approximately one-half mile downstream from the point of origin, the Black Canyon forms a sharp gorge with steep walls of black basalt cliffs. At this point the gorge is only about 100 yd wide and nearly 100 ft deep.

The Wasatch Fault is visible from Grace due to the sharp displacement that creates a small bench at the foot of the mountains. Mild to moderate earthquakes have been reported to originate at the fault.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 915 people, 366 households, and 266 families residing in the city. The population density was 924.2 PD/sqmi. There were 400 housing units at an average density of 404.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 366 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.3% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 38.9 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 990 people, 364 households, and 274 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,002.7 PD/sqmi. There were 389 housing units at an average density of 394.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.56% White, 0.20% Native American, 3.33% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.95% of the population.

There were 364 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,303, and the median income for a family was $39,306. Males had a median income of $33,214 versus $14,306 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,452. About 5.7% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation
Although a small community, Grace offers an array of activities that most can enjoy. Hunting and fishing are popular among many residents of Grace, as are motorsports. There are several local canyons that are accessible during the summer by truck or ATV, and in the winter by snowmobile. The nearby Alexander Reservoir provides summertime water recreation such as boating and swimming. The local Niter Ice Cave is accessible year-round and even beginning spelunkers have little trouble exploring the cave. Grace is also home to the Caribou County Fair and Rodeo.

Education
There are 3 schools: Black Canyon Elementary School, Grace Junior High School, and Grace High School; they are all under the oversight of Grace School District #148.

Notable people

 * Kerry Christensen - yodeler.
 * Marc Gibbs - Former member of the Idaho House of Representatives; lives in Grace.
 * Phil Johnson - basketball player, college and NBA coach.
 * Junior Van Noy - Medal of Honor recipient.

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Soda Springs, Idaho

Soda Springs is a city in Caribou County, Idaho, United States. Its population was 3,133 at the time of the 2020 census. The city has been the county seat of Caribou County since the county was organized in 1919. In the 1860s, Soda Springs served as the seat of Oneida County.

History
The city is named for the hundreds of natural springs of carbonated water that are located in and around the city. The springs were known to Native Americans, and were a landmark along the Oregon Trail in the middle 19th century. The city is also the location of the Soda Springs Geyser, which was unleashed in 1937 when town fathers were seeking hot water for a hot pool bathing attraction. They drilled into a chamber of highly pressurized carbon dioxide gas and cold water, and the geyser erupted. After running for weeks and flooding the downtown area it was capped and then manually released, at first upon request, as a tourist attraction. More recently a timed release valve opens every hour on the hour. The geyser's height and volume have not decreased in the decades since. Viewing platforms are located at either end of the travertine mound where the geyser erupts. Interpretive signs are located on the platforms explaining the phenomenon.

Soda Springs is also the location of one of the Ground Observer Corps sites.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.59 sqmi, of which, 4.54 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

Soda Springs experiences a continental climate (Köppen Dfb) with long, cold, snowy winters and cool summers.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,058 people, 1,204 households, and 830 families living in the city. The population density was 673.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,393 housing units at an average density of 306.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 1,204 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,381 people, 1,210 households, and 905 families living in the city. The population density was 747.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,505 housing units at an average density of 332.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.63% White, 0.03% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.90% of the population.

There were 1,210 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% 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 3.24.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,690, and the median income for a family was $46,152. Males had a median income of $41,979 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,729. About 7.0% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * David Archer, former National Football League quarterback
 * Vic Baltzell, former National Football League fullback
 * Reed Budge, Idaho legislator

title: Soda Springs, Idaho


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Albion, Idaho

Albion is a city in Cassia County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Burley, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 234 at the 2020 census. Albion was the county seat of Cassia County from 1879 to 1918.

Albion is one of the few cities in the Magic Valley region of Idaho founded before 1900. Beginning in 1893 it was home of the Albion State Normal School, which trained many Idaho teachers. The school was closed in 1951 and its teaching programs were transferred to Idaho State College (now Idaho State University) in Pocatello. By 2006 the campus had fallen into serious disrepair.

History
The first settlement at Albion was made ca. 1875. The city was named for Albion, the poetic name for Great Britain.

Albion Normal School opened in 1893 and functioned until it closed in 1951. Magic Valley Christian College opened in 1957 but was closed in 1969 due to rumours. The school now stands as the site of five haunted houses and is a popular tourist attraction thanks to paranormal investigations.

D. L. Evans Bank was founded in Albion in 1904. Although the bank's headquarters is now located in Burley, it continues to operate a branch in Albion.

Geography
Albion is located at 42.41083°N, -113.58083°W (42.410882, -113.580901).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 sqmi, all of it land. The college was later opened by the Church of Christ as Magic Valley Christian College. This was a part of Pepperdine College in California.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 267 people, 113 households, and 73 families residing in the city. The population density was 568.1 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 293.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 3.0% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

There were 113 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 262 people, 108 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was 635.5 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 291.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.24% White, 0.76% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.67% of the population.

There were 108 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 30.6% 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 2.43 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,375, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $43,125 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,259. About 10.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.2% of those sixty five or over.

Education
The city is served by the Cassia County School District.

The city is zoned to:
 * Albion Elementary School

Notable people

 * Harold B. Lee (1899-1973) - educator, American religious leader
 * Stephen Montague (1943-) - classical composer, lived in Albion as a child 1947 to 1951

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Burley, Idaho

Burley is a city in Cassia and Minidoka counties in southern Idaho, United States. The population was 11,704 at the 2020 census, up from 10,345 in 2010. The city is the county seat of Cassia County.

Burley is the principal city of the Burley, Idaho, Micropolitan Statistical Area, which comprises Cassia and Minidoka counties. Burley is the largest city in Cassia and Minidoka counties (collectively called the “Mini-Cassia” area), and the third-largest city in Idaho's Magic Valley region after Twin Falls, and Jerome.

History
The first human inhabitants of the area were Paleo Indians, who first settled the area 15 to 16,000 years ago. Later, the Northern Shoshone and Northern Paiute peoples established communities in the area.

Both the Oregon Trail and California Trail passed through what is now Burley. The Oregon Short Line Railroad was constructed through what is now Burley, following the Oregon Trail, in the late 1800's.

A post office called Burley has been in operation since 1905. The community was named after David Ellsworth Burley, a railroad official. The town was incorporated in 1909, and became the seat of Cassia County in 1918.

In 1984, the Lower Goose Creek Reservoir (Oakley Reservoir) came very close to overtopping its dam after historic rain and snowfall. Burley was considered to be at risk of flooding if the reservoir was breached. To provide a safe water outlet, hundreds of local volunteers and the Army Corps of Engineers dug a 17-mile long, 70-foot wide diversion channel across private property in 4 days. The possible flood and diversion efforts were covered by the national news program, The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour (now PBS NewsHour) and The Washington Post.

A Simplot potato-processing plant in nearby Heyburn employed about 650 residents in the area and was a mainstay of the local economy, from its opening in 1960, through its closure in 2003. After the plant's closure, the city of Burley took ownership of the property. It currently operates an industrial park there. In the aftermath of the plant closure, voters in Burley, Rupert, and Heyburn approved bond issues to expand and upgrade wastewater infrastructure. This allowed other food processing companies to come to the area, which in turn stabilized and diversified the local economy.

In 2008, a group of local farmers sued the Idaho BLM (Bureau of Land Management) because pesticides that the Burley BLM office sprayed on their lands were carried by a wind storm onto farmers’ lands, effectively destroying crops.

Economy
Agriculture and food processing play a critical role in the economy of Burley and the surrounding area. Burley is part of the broader Magic Valley region, known for its dairy and crop production. McCain Foods, a leading producer of frozen potato products, has a processing plant in Burley. The Amalgamated Sugar Company, which processes sugar beets, also runs a plant outside of nearby Paul, while Dot Foods operates a distribution plant in Burley. High Desert Milk, a Burley-based cooperative, is one of Idaho's leading dairy processors; in 2021, they underwent a $50 million expansion at their Burley facility. , a local business, Suntado, is building a multimillion dollar shelf-stable milk factory in Burley.

Another major sector of Burley’s economy is banking. D. L. Evans Bank, a regional bank with $2.9 billion in assets is headquartered in Burley. Key Bank, Zions Bank, US Bank, Idaho Central Credit Union, First Federal Savings Bank, and Wells Fargo all also operate branch offices in Burley.

The city owns and operates the Burley Municipal Airport. In recent years, there have been proposals to replace the airport with a new facility, as the existing airport faces funding and safety issues. However, plans to move the airport have faced some local opposition and challenges securing funding.

Geography
Most of the city lies in Cassia County, with a small portion extending north into Minidoka County. The Snake River forms the border between the two counties. On the north side of the river, Burley is bordered to the east by the city of Heyburn.

U.S. Route 30 passes east-west through the center of Burley, leading northeast to Interstate 84 in Heyburn and west 33 mi to Kimberly. Idaho State Highway 27 passes through the center of Burley, leading north 5 mi to Paul and south 21 mi to its terminus in Oakley, while State Highway 81 leads east from Burley 9 mi to Declo. I-84 passes through the northern end of Burley, leading west 37 mi to the Twin Falls area and southeast 145 mi to Ogden, Utah. The I-84 interchanges outside of Burley and nearby Heyburn are in planning for replacement and upgrades, to be constructed in the 2024-2026 timeframe; the current interchanges have been in service since their construction in 1961.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Burley has a total area of 7.0 sqmi, of which 6.7 sqmi are land and 0.3 sqmi, or 4.71%, are water, referring to the Snake River.

Climate
Burley experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with cold winters and hot, dry summers. The hottest temperature recorded in Burley was 107 °F on July 30, 2000, while the coldest temperature recorded was -30 °F on January 29, 1949 and January 22, 1962.

Burley's average monthly wind speeds vary from a high of 9.1 mph in February, to a low of 7.5 mph in August.

Government and politics
Burley is reliably conservative politically. It has voted for the Republican nominee for president in every election since at least 2000.

The Burley City Council is composed of six individuals elected at-large. Each serves a four-year term. The current mayor is Steve Ormond.

Burley is the county seat of Cassia County. The Cassia County Courthouse, located in Burley, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 27, 1987.

Demographics
Over the last thirty years, Burley has grown steadily. Per the United States census, there were 11,704 people living in Burley in 2020. The population density was 1754.7 PD/sqmi. Burley's population is distributed in 4,293 housing units, for an average density of 612.5 /sqmi. As of the 2021 annual American Community Survey, Burley's racial and ethnic makeup is 60.3% White, 33.8% Hispanic (any race), 0.9% Native American, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.4% Asian, and 4.0% of two or more races.

Based on known undercounts in the 2010 Census, typical city growth rates, and known business, residential and commercial growth, the 2019 population of Burley had been estimated at or around 14,320.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 10,345 people, 3,644 households, and 2,499 families living in the city. The population density was 1690.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,885 housing units at an average density of 634.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 77.2% White, 0.4% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 17.4% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.4% of the population.

There were 3,644 households, of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.4% were non-families. 26.9% 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 2.76 and the average family size was 3.37.

The median age in the city was 30.8 years. 31.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 20% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

According to city administration, the 2010 census count was low by about 2,000 people.

Arts, culture, recreation, and tourism

Burley is home to the famed "Spudman" Triathlon. The Spudman draws thousands of participants annually, and serves as a fundraiser for the local Lions Club.

Burley also hosts the Idaho Regatta. Founded in 1975, the regatta typically draws between 60 and 70 boat entrants.

The King Fine Arts Center, located at Burley High School, is a performing arts center with seating for 1,200 attendees, which regularly hosts plays, concerts, and community events.

The Cassia County Fairgrounds is located in Burley, where the Cassia County Fair and Rodeo are hosted annually.

The city of Burley operates 14 parks (including a skate park),an eighteen-hole golf course, a municipal swimming pool, and a library. It is located near the Pomerelle Ski Resort, the City of Rocks National Reserve, and hunting and fishing areas in the Sawtooth National Forest. The Oregon Trail Recreation District also operates a recreation center in Burley city limits. The center offers organized youth and adult sports including volleyball, futsal, softball, baseball, pickleball, football, tennis, and basketball.

Education
The Cassia County portion of Burley is a part of the Cassia County School District. Facilities include Burley High School and junior high, and three elementary schools.

The Minidoka County portion of Burley is a part of the Minidoka County Schools. Residents of Minidoka County in Burley are zoned to Heyburn Elementary School, West Minico Middle School, and Minico High School.

The Burley Public Library is in Burley.

The College of Southern Idaho has both Cassia and Minidoka counties in its catchment area, though neither are in its taxation area. It operates the Mini-Cassia Center, a satellite campus in Burley, housed in Burley High School’s previous facility.

Notable people

 * Steve Antone, former Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives
 * Denton Darrington, former Republican member of the Idaho State Senate
 * Henry Dworshak, former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate
 * John V. Evans, former D. L. Evans Bank president and Democratic Governor of Idaho
 * Shaun Graham, visual effects animator for video games, television and film
 * William Norman Grigg, journalist, magazine editor and constitutionalist author
 * Parley G. Hellewell, former Republican member of the Utah State Senate
 * Bryant "Babe" Hiskey, retired PGA Tour professional golfer
 * Darrell Huntley, actor
 * Kent Jensen, musician
 * Troy Merritt, professional golfer
 * Pete Nielsen, incumbent Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives
 * George W. Pace, author and former professor of religion at Brigham Young University
 * Cheryl Paris, actress
 * Gary Peacock, jazz bassist best known for his work with Albert Ayler and in the Keith Jarrett Trio
 * Barbara Jane Reams, actress
 * Ron Romanick, former Major League Baseball pitcher (California Angels) and bullpen coach (Oakland Athletics)
 * M. Phil Senini, actor, screenwriter and production assistant
 * Mike Simpson, incumbent Republican member of the United States House of Representatives
 * Fred Wood, former Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives
 * Calvin E. Wright, former Democratic Idaho State Auditor (1939–45), Democratic nominee for Idaho Governor (1950)
 * Clay Handy, current member of Idaho State House of Representatives and local businessman

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Declo, Idaho

Declo is a city in Cassia County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Burley, Idaho micropolitan area. The population was 338 at the time of the 2020 Census, down from 343 in 2010.

History
The city was originally named Marshfield. In 1916, the name was changed to Declo. The Central Post Office told the community to choose another name not to exceed five letters. the last initials of the first five men to enter the post office were recorded: August Detlef, George Eldredge, Hyrum Lewis, James Cooley, and Carl Osterhout. The Central Post Office said they preferred Declo instead of Delco, and such it was named.

The J. R. Simplot Company was founded in 1923 near Declo by 14-year-old entrepreneur J. R. Simplot, who had moved to the area with his family as a toddler. The corporate headquarters for the company are now located in Boise.

Geography
Declo is located at 42.51944°N, -113.63°W (42.519441, -113.629978), at an elevation of 4219 ft above sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 sqmi, all of it land.

The Hillside Letter "D" can be seen in the southeast (42.2847°N, -113.3439°W)

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 343 people, 115 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density was 1225.0 PD/sqmi. There were 127 housing units at an average density of 453.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.1% White, 4.1% Native American, 9.9% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.2% of the population.

There were 115 households, of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.7% 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 2.98 and the average family size was 3.44.

The median age in the city was 29.8 years. 35.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% 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 338 people, 103 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,226.7 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 410.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.44% White, 0.59% African American, 0.30% Native American, 23.37% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.22% of the population.

There were 103 households, out of which 48.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 10.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.57.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,528, and the median income for a family was $39,286. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,884. About 9.4% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
Declo is part of the Cassia County School District.

The following schools are located in Declo:
 * Declo Elementary School
 * Declo Junior High School
 * Declo High School

Notable people

 * J.R. Simplot, founder of the J. R. Simplot Company
 * Robert C. Moore, Western artist
 * Kelly Anthon, Majority Leader of the Idaho Senate

title: Declo, Idaho


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Malta, Idaho

Malta is a city in Cassia County, Idaho, United States. The population was 193 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Burley, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The settlers in the Malta area in the early 1880s had no central location for mail delivery. The mail was delivered in open boxes. The Condit family secured a permit from the U.S. Post Office Department to open a post office and name the community. The post office was opened in 1883. Apparently it seemed like an island in a wide expanse of sea, so they named it Malta after the island of Malta in the Mediterranean.

A website, created as an Eagle Scout project, includes a history on the majority of the people buried at the Valley Vu Cemetery in Malta. It also has histories and information from Raft River High School, including yearbooks.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 193 people, 66 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density was 137.9 PD/sqmi. There were 74 housing units at an average density of 52.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White and 8.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.5% of the population.

There were 66 households, of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% 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 3.70.

The median age in the city was 33.2 years. 32.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 177 people, 62 households, and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was 124.5 PD/sqmi. There were 75 housing units, with an average density of 52.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.31% White, 1.13% Native American, and 0.56% from two or more races.

There were 62 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,292, and the median income for a family was $38,542. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $43,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,852. About 9.3% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.8% of those sixty five or over.

Geography
Malta is located at 42.30917°N, -113.37056°W (42.309305, -113.370498).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.40 sqmi, all of it land.

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

Education
Malta is a part of the Cassia County School District.

Zoned schools include:
 * Raft River Elementary School
 * Raft River Junior/Senior High School

title: Malta, Idaho