Bannock County, Idaho

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Bannock County
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Bannock County Courthouse in Pocatello
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Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
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Idaho's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°40′N112°13′W / 42.67°N 112.22°W / 42.67; -112.22
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Idaho.svg  Idaho
FoundedMarch 6, 1893
Named for Bannock tribe
Seat Pocatello
Largest cityPocatello
Area
  Total
1,147 sq mi (2,970 km2)
  Land1,112 sq mi (2,880 km2)
  Water35 sq mi (90 km2)  3.1%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
87,018
  Estimate 
(2023)
90,400 Increase2.svg
  Density76/sq mi (29/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain)
  Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district 2nd
Website www.bannockcounty.us

Bannock County is a county in the southeastern part of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the population was 87,018, [1] making it the sixth-most populous county in Idaho. The county seat and largest city is Pocatello. [2] The county was established in 1893 and named after the local Bannock tribe. [3] It is one of the counties with territories included in the Fort Hall Indian Reservation of the federally recognized Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.

Contents

The county would get international attention in 2006 when the murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart occurred in a home located in the area. [4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,147 square miles (2,970 km2), of which 1,112 square miles (2,880 km2) is land and 35 square miles (91 km2) (3.1%) is water. [5] 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 feet (2,826 m) ASL; on its western slopes is the Pebble Creek ski area.

Adjacent counties

Highways

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1900 11,702
1910 19,24264.4%
1920 27,53243.1%
1930 31,26613.6%
1940 34,75911.2%
1950 41,74520.1%
1960 49,34218.2%
1970 52,2005.8%
1980 65,42125.3%
1990 66,0260.9%
2000 75,56514.4%
2010 82,8399.6%
2020 87,0185.0%
2023 (est.)90,400 [6] 3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790–1960, [8] 1900–1990, [9]
1990–2000, [10] 2010–2020 [1]

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. [11] The population density was 74.5 inhabitants per square mile (28.8/km2). There were 33,191 housing units at an average density of 29.8 per square mile (11.5/km2). [12] 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. [11] In terms of ancestry, 23.4% were English, 16.9% were German, 9.3% were Irish, and 7.0% were American. [13]

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. [11]

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. [14]

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 inhabitants per square mile (26/km2). There were 29,102 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km2). 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. [15] Subsequent Republican victories have been by smaller margins than those in the rest of Eastern Idaho, due to the presence of Idaho State University.

United States presidential election results for Bannock County, Idaho [16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.%No.%No.%
2024 24,32960.86%14,30635.79%1,3413.35%
2020 23,33158.65%14,68236.91%1,7704.45%
2016 17,18051.41%10,34230.95%5,89417.64%
2012 21,01059.14%13,21437.20%1,2993.66%
2008 19,35654.62%14,79241.74%1,2893.64%
2004 21,47961.64%12,90337.03%4621.33%
2000 18,22359.07%10,89235.30%1,7375.63%
1996 14,05844.80%12,80640.81%4,51314.38%
1992 12,01637.30%11,09134.43%9,10428.26%
1988 14,98652.40%13,07445.71%5411.89%
1984 18,74265.77%9,39932.98%3551.25%
1980 18,47761.88%8,63928.93%2,7439.19%
1976 13,17253.65%10,26141.80%1,1174.55%
1972 12,85657.93%7,84035.33%1,4956.74%
1968 10,23447.97%9,08442.58%2,0169.45%
1964 7,82536.72%13,48363.28%00.00%
1960 9,15742.11%12,58657.89%00.00%
1956 10,47653.51%9,10146.49%00.00%
1952 10,86455.25%8,77144.61%270.14%
1948 5,58035.86%9,67962.20%3011.93%
1944 5,41335.84%9,68164.09%110.07%
1940 5,41934.05%10,49365.94%10.01%
1936 3,83028.60%9,44370.51%1200.90%
1932 4,67635.81%8,27163.34%1120.86%
1928 5,29753.22%4,60246.24%540.54%
1924 4,52044.99%1,61216.05%3,91438.96%
1920 4,87162.00%2,98638.00%00.00%
1916 2,95040.10%4,08455.52%3224.38%
1912 2,31648.04%1,48630.82%1,01921.14%
1908 2,69056.75%1,89239.92%1583.33%
1904 2,82668.58%1,06325.79%2325.63%
1900 1,68451.58%1,58148.42%00.00%
1896 22814.27%1,36385.29%70.44%

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. [17]

Like the rest of eastern Idaho, 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. [18] Democrats currently control two of these six seats in the Idaho Legislature. [19] 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. [20]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Education

School districts include: [25]

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

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Idaho.gov - Bannock County Archived August 10, 2009, at the Wayback Machine - accessed May 31, 2009
  4. "The 'Scream' Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart" . Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  9. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  11. 1 2 3 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  12. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  13. "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  14. "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  15. Dave Leip's Atlas of US Presidential Elections
  16. Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  17. Bannock County Elections
  18. Idaho Legislative District Map Archived November 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  19. Idaho Legislative Districts Archived November 10, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  20. Static Printable Map of Pocatello & Chubbuck Archived September 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine . City of Pocatello. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
  21. Blackrock ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  22. Portneuf ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  23. Robin ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  24. Zenda ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  25. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Bannock County, ID" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2022. - Text list

Further reading

42°40′N112°13′W / 42.67°N 112.22°W / 42.67; -112.22