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Blaine County, Idaho

Blaine County is a county in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 24,272. The county seat and largest city is Hailey. It is also home to the Sun Valley ski resort, adjacent to Ketchum.

Blaine County was created by the territorial legislature on March 5, 1895, by combining Alturas and Logan counties; it was named for former congressman and 1884 Republican presidential nominee James G. Blaine. Its present boundaries were set on February 8, 1917, when a western portion was partitioned off to form Camas County.

Blaine County is part of the Hailey, ID Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The Wood River Valley in present-day Blaine County was organized as part of Alturas County by the Idaho Territorial Legislature in 1864. By the 1880s the valley supported a thriving mining commerce; in 1882 the county seat of Alturas County was moved from Rocky Bar in present-day Elmore County to Hailey, in response to a population shift from Rocky Bar – which would eventually become a ghost town – to the Wood River Valley.

The Blaine County boundaries described in its 1895 creation ordinance contained lands that soon were partitioned off to form other counties. Only thirteen days after the official formation date of Blaine, Lincoln County was formed from the county. Lincoln itself was later partitioned to create Gooding (1913), Minidoka (1913), and Jerome (1919) counties. Blaine County was further reduced in 1917 when Camas County was formed.

The strong mining economy of the 1880s had substantially declined by 1890, when Idaho Territory became a state. The county began to recast itself as a tourism destination in 1936 with the opening of the Sun Valley resort, originally owned by the Union Pacific Railroad. The area soon attracted celebrity visitors, and later residents, most notably Ernest Hemingway, who is buried in the Ketchum Cemetery. Celebrities who have lived in Blaine County include Adam West, Demi Moore, and John Kerry.

County profile
Most Blaine County residents live in the Wood River Valley along State Highway 75 in the western half of the county. This area includes all of the county's incorporated cities and towns except Carey, which is located in the south-central part of the county at the junction of US 20 with US 26/93. The county's gerrymandered southeastern panhandle, known locally as the Yale area, is sparsely populated.

As the home of a major ski resort, Blaine County has a higher cost of living than surrounding areas; the median value of its owner-occupied housing units is more than double the state average. As a result, many who work in Blaine County live in outlying areas, particularly in the city of Shoshone in neighboring Lincoln County. It is estimated that 2,540 people from outside the county commute to work in Blaine County.

A portion of Blaine County, the "Yale" area, forms a political peninsula. Douglas S. Jones of the Mini-Cassia News Service wrote that access to a Union Pacific railroad line, and therefore getting tax money from it, is likely why the county wanted that strip of land.

Government and politics
Since 1992, Blaine County has gained a reputation as a Democratic Party enclave in strongly Republican Idaho. The Democratic presidential candidate has won the county in every election since; that year, incumbent George H. W. Bush finished third behind Bill Clinton and Ross Perot. In 2000 and 2004, Blaine was the only Idaho county carried by Al Gore and John Kerry, respectively. Barack Obama carried the county in 2008 by a 33.2% margin over John McCain, while McCain won statewide by a 25.3% margin. It was one of three counties (Latah, Teton) in Idaho won by Obama in 2008, and by far the highest margin. In 2020, Joe Biden defeated incumbent Donald Trump in the county by 36.8 percentage points, with his 67.1% vote share being the highest for any Democrat since 1900.

Obama also carried Blaine County in 2012 with 58.8 percent of the vote, compared to Mitt Romney's 38.7 percent. Blaine County was the only Idaho county in which Obama received over 50 percent of the vote, although he also carried Latah County with 49.6 percent of the vote. From 1968 through 1988, a less populated Blaine County was won by the Republican candidate in all six presidential elections, as was the state of Idaho, although even then the county voted more Democratic than Idaho as a whole in every election going back to 1924.

Similar to other Idaho counties, an elected three-member county commission heads the county government. Other elected officials include clerk, treasurer, sheriff, assessor, and prosecutor.

In 2006, Blaine County voted 66.3% against HJR 2, which amended the Idaho Constitution to outlaw same-sex marriage in Idaho; the measure passed with 63.4% of the statewide vote. Latah County, (Moscow, home of the University of Idaho), was the only other county where the measure failed.

Until the 2021 redistricting cycle, Blaine County at the state level was located in Legislative District 25, with an all-Democratic delegation in the Idaho Legislature. Michelle Stennett, a former minority leader of the Idaho Senate, and Wendy Jaquet, a member of the Idaho House of Representatives and a former minority leader of that body, both live in Ketchum.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2661 sqmi, of which 2644 sqmi is land and 17 sqmi (0.6%) is water.

Adjacent counties

 * Butte County – northeast
 * Bingham County – east
 * Power County – southeast
 * Cassia County – south
 * Minidoka County – southeast
 * Lincoln County – south
 * Camas County – west
 * Elmore County – northwest
 * Custer County – northwest

Major highways

 * US 20.svg – US 20
 * US 26.svg – US 26
 * US 93.svg – US 93
 * – Sawtooth Scenic Byway

National protected areas

 * Craters of the Moon National Monument (part)
 * Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge (part)
 * Salmon-Challis National Forest (part)
 * Sawtooth National Forest (part)
 * Sawtooth National Recreation Area (part)
 * Hemingway–Boulders Wilderness (part)
 * Sawtooth Wilderness (part)

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 18,991 people, 7,780 households, and 4,839 families in the county. The population density was 7 /mi2. There were 12,186 housing units at an average density of 5 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 90.73% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 6.43% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. 10.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 17.0% were of English, 14.6% German, 10.8% Irish and 6.2% American ancestry.

There were 7,780 households, out of which 31.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.20% were married couples living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.80% were non-families. 27.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.

The county population contained 24.00% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 32.60% from 25 to 44, 27.90% from 45 to 64, and 7.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 107.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $50,496, and the median income for a family was $60,037. Males had a median income of $35,949 versus $27,487 for females. The per capita income for the county was $31,346. About 4.90% of families and 7.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.80% of those under age 18 and 5.30% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 21,376 people, 8,823 households, and 5,575 families in the county. The population density was 8.1 PD/sqmi. There were 15,050 housing units at an average density of 5.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 84.9% white, 0.9% Asian, 0.6% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 11.8% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 20.0% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 24.1% were German, 18.8% were English, 11.4% were Irish, and 7.9% were American.

Of the 8,823 households, 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.8% were non-families, and 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age was 40.4 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $61,854 and the median income for a family was $73,929. Males had a median income of $48,036 versus $37,603 for females. The per capita income for the county was $32,656. About 4.9% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
All but one public school in the county is administered by the Blaine County School District 61. The school district covers the entire county. There are three district-operated public schools in the county that have high school divisions: Wood River High School in Hailey, Carey School in Carey, and Silver Creek High School in Hailey. Syringa Mountain School is the first charter school to be approved in Blaine County; it opened in 2014.

Students living in the rural Yale area in the county's southeastern panhandle are sent to schools in neighboring Minidoka County, operated by the Minidoka County School District. The Blaine district pays money to the Minidoka district to send the Yale students to Minidoka schools.

Private schools include Community School in Sun Valley and The Sage School in Hailey.

The College of Southern Idaho, a community college based in Twin Falls, operates an off-campus outreach center in Hailey. The county is in the catchment area, but not the taxation zone, for College of Southern Idaho.

Politics
In 1993 it was common for residents of the rural Yale area to oppose levying additional countywide taxes, partly due to a lack of proximity to county facilities and therefore less of a desire to fund them.

Cities

 * Bellevue
 * Carey
 * Hailey
 * Ketchum
 * Sun Valley

Census-designated place

 * Gannett

Unincorporated communities

 * Cathedral Pines
 * Doniphan
 * Galena
 * Gimlet
 * Picabo
 * Triumph
 * Sawtooth City
 * Stanton Crossing
 * Tikura

Ghost towns

 * Boulder
 * Vienna

Media
In 1993, it was not common for residents of the rural Yale area to read newspapers that are published in the county, and as a consequence many of them were not informed about changes in taxation that affected them.

Festivals
Blaine County hosts Wagon Days, Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Sun Valley Harvest Festival, and the Sun Valley for the Arts Wine Auction, among other events.

The Blaine County Fair is an annual summer event.

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Bingham County, Idaho

Bingham County is a county in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the population was 47,992. The county seat and largest city is Blackfoot.

Bingham County comprises the Blackfoot, ID Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Idaho Falls-Rexburg-Blackfoot, ID Combined Statistical Area.

History
Bingham County was created January 13, 1885. It was named for Henry H. Bingham, a congressman from Pennsylvania and friend of William Bunn, Idaho's Territorial Governor. The county was formed from Oneida County and was later partitioned itself to form Bannock (1893), Fremont (1893), Bonneville (1911), Power (1913), and Butte (1917) counties.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2120 sqmi, of which 2094 sqmi is land and 26 sqmi (1.2%) is water. The Snake River flows southwest through the middle of Bingham County; at the county's southwest corner the river flows into the American Falls Reservoir. At the SE county corner is the Blackfoot Reservoir and Dam, impounding waters of the Blackfoot River. Outflow from the Blackfoot Dam flows northwesterly through the lower part of Bingham County, discharging into the Snake River.

Smaller buttes called the East Butte and the Middle Butte located in the Snake River Plain are visible south of US Route 20.

Adjacent counties

 * Jefferson County - north
 * Bonneville County - east
 * Caribou County - southeast
 * Bannock County - south
 * Power County - southwest
 * Blaine County - west
 * Butte County - northwest

Highways

 * [[Image:I-15.svg|25px]] - Interstate 15
 * [[Image:US 20.svg|25px]] - US 20
 * [[Image:US 26.svg|25px]] - US 26
 * [[Image:US 91.svg|25px]] - US 91
 * [[Image:ID-39.svg|25px]] - SH-39

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 45,607 people, 14,999 households, and 11,731 families in the county. The population density was 21.8 PD/sqmi. There were 16,141 housing units at an average density of 7.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 80.6% white, 6.5% American Indian, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 9.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 17.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 22.3% were English, 12.7% were German, 5.9% were American, and 5.0% were Irish.

Of the 14,999 households, 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 21.8% were non-families, and 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.45. The median age was 31.8 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $44,128 and the median income for a family was $51,750. Males had a median income of $39,703 versus $25,815 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,633. About 13.2% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 41,735 people, 13,317 households, and 10,706 families in the county. The population density was 20 /mi2. There were 14,303 housing units at an average density of 7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 82.43% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 6.70% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 7.95% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. 13.30% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.6% were of English, 12.5% American, 8.9% German and 5.1% Danish ancestry.

There were 13,317 households, out of which 44.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.70% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.60% were non-families. 17.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.52.

The county population contained 34.90% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 19.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 100.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,423, and the median income for a family was $40,312. Males had a median income of $31,950 versus $21,591 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,365. About 9.90% of families and 12.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.30% of those under age 18 and 7.20% of those age 65 or over.

Cities

 * Aberdeen
 * Atomic City
 * Basalt
 * Blackfoot
 * Firth
 * Shelley

Census-designated places

 * Fort Hall
 * Groveland
 * Moreland
 * Riverside
 * Rockford

Unincorporated communities

 * Alridge
 * Cerro Grande
 * Clarkson
 * Coffee Point
 * Collins
 * Jameston
 * Gibson
 * Goshen
 * McDonaldville
 * Morgan
 * Pingree
 * Rising River
 * Rose
 * Springfield
 * Sterling
 * Thomas
 * Wapello
 * Wolverine
 * Woodville

Politics
Bingham County voters are reliably Republican. In no national election since 1948 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

Education
School districts include:
 * Aberdeen School District 58
 * Blackfoot School District 55
 * Bonneville Joint School District 93
 * Firth School District 59
 * Shelley Joint School District 60
 * Snake River School District 52

A portion of Bingham County is in the catchment zone (but not the taxation zone) of College of Eastern Idaho.

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Benewah County, Idaho

Benewah County is a county located in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 United States Census the county had a population of 9,530. The county seat and largest city is St. Maries, which has some area inside the Coeur d'Alene Reservation.

The county was established on January 23, 1915, of land partitioned from Kootenai County. It was named for a chief of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. The federally recognized Coeur d'Alene Tribe is based on the Coeur d'Alene Reservation in this and neighboring Kootenai County.

Geography
Benewah County lies on the west line of the state. Its west boundary line abuts the east boundary line of the state of Washington. The county has a total area of 784 sqmi, of which 777 sqmi is land and 7.3 sqmi (0.9%) is water. It is the northern part of the Palouse, a wide and rolling prairie-like region of the middle Columbia basin.

Adjacent counties

 * Spokane County, Washington – northwest
 * Kootenai County – north
 * Shoshone County – east
 * Latah County – south
 * Whitman County, Washington – southwest

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 95.svg|25px]] – US 95
 * [[Image:ID-3.svg|25px]] – SH-3
 * [[Image:ID-5.svg|25px]] – SH-5
 * [[Image:ID-6.svg|25px]] – SH-6
 * [[Image:ID-58.svg|25px]] – SH-58
 * [[Image:ID-60.svg|25px]] – SH-60

National protected area

 * St. Joe National Forest (part)

State protected areas

 * Heyburn State Park
 * McCroskey State Park

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 9,171 people, 3,580 households, and 2,538 families in the county. The population density was 12 /mi2. There were 4,238 housing units at an average density of 6 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 88.66% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 8.94% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. 1.55% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 26.6% were of German, 11.7% English, 9.5% American and 8.6% Irish ancestry.

There were 3,580 households, out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.40% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.99.

The county population contained 26.90% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 25.40% from 25 to 44, 26.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 104.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,517, and the median income for a family was $36,000. Males had a median income of $35,097 versus $20,288 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,285. About 10.50% of families and 14.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.20% of those under age 18 and 9.70% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 9,285 people, 3,837 households, and 2,571 families in the county. The population density was 12.0 PD/sqmi. There were 4,629 housing units at an average density of 6.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 86.6% white, 8.7% Native American, 0.3% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.5% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.5% of the population. In terms of European ancestry, 23.7% were German, 17.5% were Irish, 14.6% were English, 7.1% were Norwegian, and 3.4% were American.

Of the 3,837 households, 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.0% were non-families, and 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 44.8 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,500 and the median income for a family was $41,759. Males had a median income of $37,214 versus $22,348 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,312. About 11.2% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Benewah County voters tend to vote Republican in the last several decades. In only two national elections since 1968 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2020).

Cities

 * Plummer
 * St. Maries
 * Tensed

Census-designated places

 * De Smet
 * Fernwood
 * Parkline

Unincorporated communities

 * Alder Creek
 * Benewah
 * Cardwell
 * Chatcolet

 * Emida
 * Flat Creek
 * Hawleys Landing
 * Lotus
 * Mashburn
 * Meadowhurst
 * Miltown
 * Mowry
 * North South Ski Bowl
 * Omega
 * Pedee
 * Plummer Junction
 * Ramsdell
 * Renfrew
 * Riverdale
 * Rocky Point
 * Rover
 * Saint Joe
 * Sanders
 * Santa
 * Silvertip Landing
 * Tyson Creek Station
 * Wayland
 * Willard

Education
School districts include:
 * Kootenai Joint School District 274
 * Plummer-Worley Joint School District 44
 * St. Maries Joint School District 41

It is in the catchment area, but not the taxation zone, for North Idaho College.

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Bear Lake County, Idaho

Bear Lake County is a county in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 United States Census the county had a population of 6,372. The county seat is Paris, and Montpelier is the largest city.

The county is named after Bear Lake, a large alpine lake at an elevation of 5924 ft above sea level. The northern half of the 20-mile-long (32 km) lake is in Idaho, the southern half in Utah. The county was established in 1875 in the Idaho Territory, fifteen years before statehood.

History
Peg-Leg Smith established a trading post on the Oregon Trail from 1848 to 1850 near Dingle.

The first settlement in the Bear Lake Valley was Paris, settled by Mormon pioneers led by Charles Rich on September 26, 1863; thirty families comprised the original settlement. In the spring of 1864, Montpelier was settled on the other side of the valley on the Oregon Trail. Bear Lake County was established in 1875, and the railroad was extended through Montpelier in 1892.

Geography
Bear Lake County comprises the state's southeast corner. Its east boundary line abuts the west line of the state of Wyoming and its south boundary line abuts the north line of the state of Utah. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1049 sqmi, of which 975 sqmi is land and 75 sqmi (6.1%) is water. The county is centered on Bear Lake Valley and includes the surrounding mountain ranges. The valley is high in the mountains, with its lowest elevation over 5900 ft above sea level. The highest point in the county is Meade Peak at 9957 ft.

Adjacent counties

 * Caribou County - north
 * Lincoln County, Wyoming - east
 * Rich County, Utah - south
 * Franklin County - west

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 30.svg|25px]] - US 30
 * [[Image:US 89.svg|25px]] - US 89
 * [[Image:ID-36.svg|25px]] - SH-36
 * [[Image:ID-61.svg|25px]] - SH-61

National protected areas

 * Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge
 * Cache National Forest (part)
 * Caribou National Forest (part)

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 6,411 people, 2,259 households, and 1,710 families in the county. The population density was 7 /mi2. There were 3,268 housing units at an average density of 3 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 97.66% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.08% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 2.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 28.6% were of English, 16.1% American, 9.4% German, 7.1% Danish, 6.2% Swiss and 5.5% Swedish ancestry.

There were 2,259 households, out of which 38.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.90% were married couples living together, 6.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.30% were non-families. 22.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.33.

The county population contained 33.00% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 22.40% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,162, and the median income for a family was $38,351. Males had a median income of $33,958 versus $17,829 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,592. About 7.10% of families and 9.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.30% of those under age 18 and 9.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 5,986 people, 2,281 households, and 1,661 families in the county. The population density was 6.1 PD/sqmi. There were 3,914 housing units at an average density of 4.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 96.3% white, 0.5% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% black or African American, 1.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 37.1% were English, 10.2% were German, 8.0% were American, and 7.6% were Danish.

Of the 2,281 households, 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.2% were non-families, and 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.12. The median age was 40.5 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $43,374 and the median income for a family was $47,092. Males had a median income of $39,023 versus $26,417 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,284. About 11.2% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Cities

 * Bloomington
 * Georgetown
 * Montpelier
 * Paris
 * St. Charles

Census-designated place

 * Bennington

Unincorporated communities

 * Alton
 * Bern
 * Dingle
 * Fish Haven
 * Geneva
 * Liberty
 * Nounan
 * Ovid
 * Pegram
 * Raymond
 * Wardboro
 * Wooleys

Politics
Bear Lake County voters have been reliably Republican for several decades. In only one national election since 1948 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

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Bannock County, Idaho

Bannock County is a county in the southeastern part of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the population was 87,018, making it the sixth-most populous county in Idaho. The county seat and largest city is Pocatello. The county was established in 1893 and named after the local Bannock tribe. It is one of the counties with territories included in the Fort Hall Indian Reservation of the federally recognized Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1147 sqmi, of which 1112 sqmi is land and 35 sqmi (3.1%) is water. The Portneuf River flows through the county, meeting the Snake River (the American Falls Reservoir) at the county's lowest point, its northwestern corner. Bonneville Peak, on the eastern border in the Portneuf Range, is the county's highest point at 9,271 ft ASL; on its western slopes is the Pebble Creek ski area.

Adjacent counties

 * Bingham County - north
 * Caribou County - east
 * Franklin County - southeast
 * Oneida County - southwest
 * Power County - west

Highways

 * I-15.svg - Interstate 15
 * I-86.svg - Interstate 86
 * US 30.svg - US 30
 * US 91.svg - US 91
 * ID-40.svg - SH-40

National protected area

 * Caribou National Forest (part)

Demographics
Bannock County is part of the Pocatello, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 82,839 people, 30,682 households, and 20,836 families in the county. The population density was 74.5 PD/sqmi. There were 33,191 housing units at an average density of 29.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 89.8% white, 3.2% American Indian, 1.3% Asian, 0.8% black or African American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 23.4% were English, 16.9% were German, 9.3% were Irish, and 7.0% were American.

Of the 30,682 households, 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.1% were non-families, and 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.17. The median age was 31.4 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $44,848 and the median income for a family was $54,650. Males had a median income of $43,538 versus $28,870 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,275. About 10.6% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those aged 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 75,565 people, 27,192 households, and 19,224 families in the county. The population density was 68 PD/sqmi. There were 29,102 housing units at an average density of 26 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 91.29% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 2.91% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 2.08% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. 4.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.1% were of English, 14.2% German, 11.1% American, and 7.4% Irish ancestry.

There were 27,192 households, out of which 36.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples living together, 10.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% were non-families. 22.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.20.

The county population contained 28.10% under the age of 18, 14.60% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 20.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.70 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 94.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,683, and the median income for a family was $44,192. Males had a median income of $36,056 versus $23,595 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,148. About 9.80% of families and 13.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.60% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those aged 65 or over.

Government and politics
The last Democratic candidate for President to win the county was Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, although subsequent Republican victories have been by smaller margins than those in neighboring counties, due to the presence of Idaho State University.

Similar to other Idaho counties, an elected three-member county commission heads the county government. Other elected officials include clerk, treasurer, sheriff, assessor, coroner, and prosecutor.

Like other eastern Idaho counties, Bannock County has a significant Latter Day Saint population which tends to strongly vote Republican. However, a substantial trade union presence in the county - as well as the Idaho State University community - often gives Democrats an overall advantage, especially in local races. Bannock County routinely elects more Democrats than Republicans to county-level offices.

At the state level, Bannock County is located in Legislative Districts 28 and 29. Democrats currently control two of these six seats in the Idaho Legislature. In 2016, Republicans were able to win House Seat A in District 29.

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

Cities

 * Arimo
 * Chubbuck
 * Downey
 * Inkom
 * Lava Hot Springs
 * McCammon
 * Pocatello

Census-designated places

 * Fort Hall (part)
 * Tyhee

Unincorporated communities

 * Blackrock
 * Portneuf
 * Robin
 * Swanlake
 * Virginia
 * Zenda

Education
School districts include:
 * Grace Joint School District 148
 * Marsh Valley Joint School District 21
 * Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25
 * Preston Joint School District 201
 * West Side Joint School District 202

There is also a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-affiliated school, Shoshone Bannock Jr./Sr. High School.

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Ada County, Idaho

Ada County is located in the southwestern part of Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 494,967, which by 2022 was estimated to have risen to 518,907. Ada County is by far the state's most populous county; it is home to 26.8% of the state's population. The county seat and largest city is Boise, which is also the state capital. Ada County is included in the Boise metropolitan area. The Ada County Highway District has jurisdiction over all the local county and city streets, except for private roads and state roads. In the interior Pacific Northwest east of the Cascade Range, Ada County ranks second in population, behind Spokane County, Washington.

History
Ada County was created by the Idaho Territory legislature on December 22, 1864, partitioned from Boise County. It is named for Ada Riggs, the daughter of H. C. Riggs, a member of the legislature; he established the county and was a co-founder of Boise. Canyon County, which originally included Payette County and most of Gem County, was partitioned from western Ada County in 1891.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1060 sqmi, of which 1053 sqmi is land and 7.9 sqmi (0.7%) is water. The Boise River flows through the northern portion of the county, and the northwest border is bounded by the foothills of the Boise Range mountains; the summits are in adjacent Boise County. The southwestern border of the county is bounded by the Snake River.

Adjacent counties

 * Gem County - northwest
 * Boise County - northeast
 * Elmore County - east
 * Owyhee County - south
 * Canyon County - west

Major highways

 * [[Image:I-84.svg|x25px]] - Interstate 84
 * [[Image:I-184.svg|x25px]] - Interstate 184
 * [[Image:US 20.svg|x25px]] - US 20
 * [[Image:US 26.svg|x25px]] - US 26
 * [[Image:US 30.svg|x25px]] - US 30
 * [[Image:ID-16.svg|x25px]] - SH-16
 * [[Image:ID-21.svg|x25px]] - SH-21 - Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway
 * [[Image:ID-44.svg|x25px]] - SH-44
 * [[Image:ID-55.svg|x25px]] - SH-55 - Payette River Scenic Byway
 * [[Image:ID-69.svg|x25px]] - SH-69

County roads and highways are maintained by the Ada County Highway District.

National protected areas

 * Boise National Forest (part)
 * Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (part)

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 392,365 people, 148,445 households, and 99,282 families in the county. The population density was 372.8 PD/sqmi. There were 159,471 housing units at an average density of 151.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 90.3% white, 2.4% Asian, 1.1% black or African American, 0.7% American Indian, 0.2% Pacific islander, 2.4% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 7.1% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 19.4% were German, 15.9% were English, 11.8% were Irish, and 8.6% were American.

Of the 148,445 households, 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.1% were non-families, and 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age was 34.8 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $55,835 and the median income for a family was $67,519. Males had a median income of $48,290 versus $34,875 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,915. About 6.9% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 300,904 people, 113,408 households, and 77,344 families in the county. The population density was 285 /mi2. There were 118,516 housing units at an average density of 112 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 92.86% White, 0.65% Black or African American, 0.69% Native American, 1.74% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 1.67% from other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.48% of the population.

There were 113,408 households, out of which 36.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% were married couples living together, 9.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.80% were non-families. 23.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.07% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.11.

The county population contained 27.30% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 32.50% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 9.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $46,140, and the median income for a family was $54,416. Males had a median income of $37,867 versus $26,453 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,519. About 5.40% of families and 7.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.20% of those under age 18 and 5.70% of those age 65 or over.

Government and politics
Ada County has traditionally been rather conservative for an urban county. Like Idaho as a whole, it has long been a Republican Party stronghold. The last victory in a presidential election by a Democrat in Ada County was by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936. It rejected Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 during his 44-state landslide. Barry Goldwater carried it by 13 points, a major reason why Idaho was Johnson's closest state. In 2008 the presidential election in Ada County was more competitive than in previous years; John McCain defeated Barack Obama by six percentage points. Obama became the first Democrat to garner as much as 40 percent of the county's vote since Lyndon B. Johnson. In 2016, Donald Trump won the county by only a plurality due to high third party performance. In 2020, whereas the state of Idaho voted very strongly for Trump, he carried Ada County by a slim majority, only beating Joe Biden by around 3 percentage points. The election was close due to Biden's strength in Boise's downtown urban core, which gave him 59.2% of the vote to Trump's 37.4%. This is the narrowest election in decades for Ada County, and the closest a Democrat has come to carrying the county since 1940.

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jerry Brady carried the county in his 2002 and 2006 races, despite losing statewide in both contests. Another prominent Democrat, Boise mayor David Bieter, was elected in 2007, 2011 and 2015.

Ada County is split between the first and second congressional districts; it is the only county in the state that is not located entirely within one district. As of 2022, the first district is represented by Russ Fulcher and includes Meridian, Eagle and Kuna, while the second district is represented by Mike Simpson and includes most of Boise proper. Both Fulcher and Simpson are Republicans.

In the Idaho Legislature, Ada County is split among nine districts, the most of any county. Each district elects one state senator and two state representatives. As of 2022, In the state senate, Republicans hold five seats and Democrats hold four. In the state house, Republicans hold ten seats and Democrats hold eight. Generally, Democratic strength is concentrated in Boise itself, while Republican strength is concentrated in the western suburbs. Several of the Boise seats were Democratic pickups in 2006.

Each party held all of their respective legislative seats in the 2008 elections, but Republicans won two competitive county commission races.

County offices
The county government is administered by the Ada County Board of Commissioners, a three-member legislative body. Other elected officials include clerk, treasurer, sheriff, assessor, coroner, and prosecutor.

The Idaho Department of Correction operates the South Boise Prison Complex, a correctional facility located in unincorporated Ada County, south of the Boise Airport and east of Kuna.

Education
School districts include:
 * Public School districts
 * Boise School District
 * Kuna Joint School District 3
 * Melba Joint School District 136
 * West Ada School District (Meridian Joint School District 2)

Residents are in the area (and the taxation zone) for College of Western Idaho.

Cities

 * Boise
 * Eagle
 * Garden City
 * Kuna
 * Meridian
 * Star

Census-designated places

 * Avimor
 * Hidden Springs

Unincorporated communities

 * Mora
 * Pleasant Valley
 * Sonna

Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Ada County.

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