Homedale, Idaho

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Homedale,Idaho
City
Owyhee County Idaho Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Homedale Highlighted 1638170.svg
Location of Homedale in Owyhee County, Idaho.
Coordinates: 43°37′18″N116°56′13″W / 43.62167°N 116.93694°W / 43.62167; -116.93694
CountryUnited States
State Idaho
County Owyhee
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.42 sq mi (3.69 km2)
 • Land1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
[2]
2,241 ft (683 m)
Population
 (2010) [3]
 • Total
2,633
 • Density1,926.35/sq mi (743.75/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
83628
Area code(s) 208, 986
FIPS code 16-38170
GNIS feature ID2410782 [2]
Website www.cityofhomedale.com
Branch RR route in 1930 OSLRR Homedale Branch.jpg
Branch RR route in 1930

Homedale is a city in Owyhee County Idaho. The population was 2,633 at the time of the 2010 census. The town name was chosen by drawing names from a hat during a community picnic. Homedale is part of the Boise metropolitan area. It was, at one time, the terminus of a branch of the Oregon Short Line Railroad.

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History

Homedale was first settled by Jacob Mussell in the late 19th century. In 1898 Jacob Mussell built a ferry boat to help settlers cross the Snake River making Homedale more accessible. By 1914 Homedale had a mayor, a council, a schoolhouse, and a railroad though it wouldn't be an official city until 1920. In 1914 Austrians were lured to Homedale and promised good farming ground. When they arrived in Homedale they found the land undeveloped though they still had to buy the land. Today there still is an Austrian Town in Homedale. Basque culture is also deeply rooted in Homedale.

Geography

Homedale is on the Snake River, which is the border with Canyon County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.47 square miles (3.81 km2), all of it land. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930 225—
1940 857280.9%
1950 1,41164.6%
1960 1,381−2.1%
1970 1,4112.2%
1980 2,07847.3%
1990 1,963−5.5%
2000 2,52828.8%
2010 2,6334.2%
2019 (est.)2,720 [5] 3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

2010 census

As of the census [3] of 2010, there were 2,633 people, 877 households, and 609 families living in the city. The population density was 1,791.2 inhabitants per square mile (691.6/km2). There were 960 housing units at an average density of 653.1 per square mile (252.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 63.1% White, 0.2% African American, 1.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 31.3% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 43.0% of the population.

There were 877 households, of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.2% 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 2.96 and the average family size was 3.58.

The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 33.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 19% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census [7] of 2000, there were 2,528 people, 842 households, and 595 families living in the city. The population density was 2,859.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,104.1/km2). There were 933 housing units at an average density of 1,055.3 per square mile (407.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 63.77% White, 0.20% African American, 0.99% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 30.58% from other races, and 3.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 39.24% of the population.

There were 842 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.66.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 36.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,196, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $22,740 versus $19,722 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,986. About 17.8% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.9% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Highways

The city is served by U.S. Route 95, the primary north–south highway for the state. State Highway 19 heads westward for five miles (8 km) and enters Oregon to become Oregon Route 201, which turns northward to Ontario.

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification, Homedale has a cold semi arid climate (BSk).

Climate data for Homedale, Idaho, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1990–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)62
(17)		69
(21)		82
(28)		90
(32)		100
(38)		107
(42)		112
(44)		109
(43)		104
(40)		94
(34)		82
(28)		66
(19)		112
(44)
Mean maximum °F (°C)53.5
(11.9)		61.0
(16.1)		71.0
(21.7)		82.0
(27.8)		91.3
(32.9)		98.5
(36.9)		104.1
(40.1)		102.8
(39.3)		95.8
(35.4)		84.4
(29.1)		65.7
(18.7)		56.1
(13.4)		104.8
(40.4)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)37.9
(3.3)		45.7
(7.6)		56.5
(13.6)		63.7
(17.6)		73.0
(22.8)		81.4
(27.4)		92.3
(33.5)		91.1
(32.8)		80.5
(26.9)		65.7
(18.7)		49.5
(9.7)		38.7
(3.7)		64.7
(18.1)
Daily mean °F (°C)30.4
(−0.9)		36.3
(2.4)		44.3
(6.8)		50.6
(10.3)		59.9
(15.5)		67.0
(19.4)		75.7
(24.3)		73.2
(22.9)		63.3
(17.4)		50.7
(10.4)		39.0
(3.9)		30.9
(−0.6)		51.8
(11.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)22.9
(−5.1)		26.8
(−2.9)		32.0
(0.0)		37.4
(3.0)		46.8
(8.2)		52.7
(11.5)		59.1
(15.1)		55.4
(13.0)		46.0
(7.8)		35.7
(2.1)		28.5
(−1.9)		23.1
(−4.9)		38.9
(3.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C)6.1
(−14.4)		12.4
(−10.9)		17.6
(−8.0)		22.2
(−5.4)		31.4
(−0.3)		39.5
(4.2)		46.2
(7.9)		43.1
(6.2)		33.0
(0.6)		21.1
(−6.1)		12.5
(−10.8)		6.9
(−13.9)		1.3
(−17.1)
Record low °F (°C)−17
(−27)		3
(−16)		11
(−12)		13
(−11)		22
(−6)		33
(1)		35
(2)		32
(0)		19
(−7)		8
(−13)		−3
(−19)		−15
(−26)		−17
(−27)
Average precipitation inches (mm)1.45
(37)		0.85
(22)		0.94
(24)		0.87
(22)		1.30
(33)		0.81
(21)		0.30
(7.6)		0.22
(5.6)		0.41
(10)		0.75
(19)		0.98
(25)		1.18
(30)		10.06
(256.2)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)6.14.05.06.24.34.41.11.31.13.84.75.347.3
Source 1: NOAA [8]
Source 2: National Weather Service [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Homedale, Idaho
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
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