Genesee, Idaho

Genesee, Idaho
City
Location of Genesee in Latah County, Idaho.
Coordinates: 46°33.0′N116°55.5′W / 46.5500°N 116.9250°W / 46.5500; -116.9250 Coordinates: 46°33.0′N116°55.5′W / 46.5500°N 116.9250°W / 46.5500; -116.9250
Country	United States
State	Idaho
County	Latah
Government
• Mayor	John Herman
Area [1]
• Total	0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2)
• Land	0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	2,680 ft (820 m)
Population  (2010) [2]
• Total	955
• Estimate  (2019) [3]	965
• Density	1,571.66/sq mi (606.96/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	83832
Area code(s)	208
FIPS code	16-30160
GNIS feature ID	0372829
Website	www.cityofgenesee.com

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1890	282		—
1900	731		159.2%
1910	742		1.5%
1920	676		−8.9%
1930	555		−17.9%
1940	678		22.2%
1950	552		−18.6%
1960	535		−3.1%
1970	619		15.7%
1980	791		27.8%
1990	725		−8.3%
2000	946		30.5%
2010	955		1.0%
2019 (est.)	965	[3]	1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

Genesee is a city in Latah County, Idaho, United States. The population was 955 at the 2010 census, up from 946 in 2000. ^[5] The city was named for the Genesee region of western New York, ^{[6] [7]} although it may also be a modification of the biblical Genesis. ^[8]

The first area of permanent settlement in the county, it was incorporated 133 years ago on October 23, 1889. Known for the towns grain production that includes wheat, garbanzo beans(chickpeas), lentils, canola, and peas. The town has the main offices for PNW farmers CO-OP. There are 2 sets of grain bins and elevators. They are called East end and West end. The town also produces hay. The town is on the edge of Latah County and many of the rural residents live in Nez Perce county. There is one school in the town the Genesee School District, which is all in one k-12 building. The Genesee Bulldogs are in the whitepine league and are of thw 1a d1 classification. The sports that are played are 8 man football, volleyball, girls and boys basketball, baseball, softball and track. ^{[6] [9]}

Geography

Genesee is located at 46°33.0′N116°55.5′W / 46.5500°N 116.9250°W / 46.5500; -116.9250 (46.5506, -116.9245)., ^[10] at an elevation of 2,680 feet (817 m) above sea level. Located in the Palouse region, it is approximately 14 miles (23 km) south of Moscow, about halfway to Lewiston. The city center is just east of US-95, and just north of the Nez Perce County line in Sections 13 and 14 of Township 37 North, Range 5 West.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.66 square miles (1.71 km²), all of it land. ^[11]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census ^[2] of 2010, there were 955 people, 370 households, and 261 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,447.0 inhabitants per square mile (558.7/km²). There were 400 housing units at an average density of 606.1 per square mile (234.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 370 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 9.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[12] of 2000, there were 946 people, 355 households, and 275 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,456.6 inhabitants per square mile (562.4/km²). There were 378 housing units at an average density of 582.0 per square mile (224.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.83% White, 0.11% African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.

There were 355 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,167, and the median income for a family was $47,794. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $25,865 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,576. About 4.4% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

In popular culture

Several scenes from the 1991 movie Talent for the Game were filmed in Genesee in the summer of 1990. The movie contains cameos from Genesee locals. ^{[13] [14] [15] [16]}

See also

• Genesee Exchange Bank

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2012-12-18.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
5. Spokesman-Review Archived 2016-08-13 at the Wayback Machine - 2010 census - Genesee, Idaho - accessed 2011-12-27
6. White, Vera (October 20, 1989). "Genesee marks its 100th birthday". Idahonian. Moscow. p. 10A.
7. Boone, Lalia Phipps (1983). From A to Z in Latah County, Idaho: A Place Name Dictionary. Moscow, ID: Idaho Place Name Project.
8. Monroe, Julie R. (2006). Latah County. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing. p. 29. ISBN   0738531332. OCLC   70259334.
9. White, Vera (April 22, 1989). "Genesee: from boom times to bedroom town". Idahonian. Moscow. p. 1B.
10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
13. Harriman, Peter (July 18, 1990). "Our own 'Field of Dreams'". Idahonian. Moscow. p. A1.
14. Harriman, Peter (August 9, 1990). "Talent for 'Americana'". Idahonian. Moscow. p. 1A.
15. "Cameras will draw a crowd". Spokane Chronicle. Washington. Associated Press. July 30, 1990. p. A2.
16. "Palouse baseball movie strikes out in Florida". Idahonian. Moscow. Associated Press. May 25, 1991. p. A1.

External links

• Official website - City of Genesee
• Genesee Idaho.com - directory and history
• Genesee Joint School District
• Public Library
• Latah County Historical Society
• Visit North Central Idaho – Palouse region