Power County, Idaho

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Power County
County
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Power County Courthouse, American Falls
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Seal
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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°41′N112°50′W / 42.69°N 112.84°W / 42.69; -112.84
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Idaho.svg  Idaho
FoundedJanuary 30, 1913
Named for power plant at the American Falls Dam
Seat American Falls
Largest cityAmerican Falls
Area
 • Total1,443 sq mi (3,740 km2)
 • Land1,404 sq mi (3,640 km2)
 • Water38 sq mi (100 km2)  2.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,878
 • Density5.5/sq mi (2.1/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district 2nd
Website www.co.power.id.us

Power County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 Census, the county had a population of 7,878. [1] The county seat and largest city is American Falls. [2] The county was created by the Idaho Legislature on January 30, 1913, by a partition of Cassia County. It is named for an early hydroelectric power plant (1902) at the American Falls. [3]

Contents

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,443 square miles (3,740 km2), of which 1,404 square miles (3,640 km2) is land and 38 square miles (98 km2) (2.7%) is water. [4]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

National protected areas

Government

Power County's commissioners are: [5]

United States presidential election results for Power County, Idaho [6]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 2,11668.57%86528.03%1053.40%
2016 1,66660.41%69925.34%39314.25%
2012 1,87064.39%98233.82%521.79%
2008 1,75461.72%1,02736.14%612.15%
2004 2,10571.16%82928.03%240.81%
2000 1,87269.10%75527.87%823.03%
1996 1,50151.12%1,07036.44%36512.43%
1992 1,35245.41%83728.12%78826.47%
1988 1,83861.66%1,09536.73%481.61%
1984 2,29876.50%67822.57%280.93%
1980 2,23571.11%72723.13%1815.76%
1976 1,37449.96%1,28646.76%903.27%
1972 1,40564.45%62528.67%1506.88%
1968 1,22260.26%58228.70%22411.05%
1964 96645.42%1,16154.58%00.00%
1960 1,06552.59%96047.41%00.00%
1956 1,10859.03%76940.97%00.00%
1952 1,30868.45%60331.55%00.00%
1948 87552.05%79547.29%110.65%
1944 89552.77%80147.23%00.00%
1940 95150.45%93149.39%30.16%
1936 70839.07%1,07559.33%291.60%
1932 60334.74%1,12664.86%70.40%
1928 85256.50%65343.30%30.20%
1924 75743.13%31417.89%68438.97%
1920 1,15567.31%56132.69%00.00%
1916 1,02447.41%1,07949.95%572.64%

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920 5,105—
1930 4,457−12.7%
1940 3,965−11.0%
1950 3,9880.6%
1960 4,1113.1%
1970 4,86418.3%
1980 6,84440.7%
1990 7,0863.5%
2000 7,5386.4%
2010 7,8173.7%
2020 7,8780.8%
2023 (est.)8,253 [7] 4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]
1790–1960, [9] 1900–1990, [10]
1990–2000, [11] 2010, [12] 2020 [1]

2000 census

As of the census [13] of 2000, there were 7,538 people, 2,560 households, and 1,968 families living in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile (1.9 people/km2). There were 2,844 housing units at an average density of 2 units per square mile (0.77 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 83.78% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 3.29% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 11.10% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. 21.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 18.0% were of German, 17.6% English and 10.9% American ancestry.

There were 2,560 households, out of which 40.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.40% were married couples living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.10% were non-families. 20.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.80% 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 3.38.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 33.80% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 25.40% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,226, and the median income for a family was $36,685. Males had a median income of $29,676 versus $20,930 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,007. About 10.80% of families and 16.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.10% of those under age 18 and 12.70% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 7,817 people, 2,641 households, and 2,019 families living in the county. [14] The population density was 5.6 inhabitants per square mile (2.2/km2). There were 2,944 housing units at an average density of 2.1 units per square mile (0.81 units/km2). [15] The racial makeup of the county was 75.1% white, 2.3% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 19.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 29.8% of the population. [14] In terms of ancestry, 16.7% were German, 16.7% were English, and 7.2% were American. [16]

Of the 2,641 households, 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 23.6% were non-families, and 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.39. The median age was 33.2 years. [14]

The median income for a household in the county was $40,843 and the median income for a family was $46,391. Males had a median income of $35,674 versus $29,844 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,412. About 8.3% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over. [17]

Communities

An aerial view of the Power County wind farm in Power County Power County Wind Farm 002.jpg
An aerial view of the Power County wind farm in Power County

Cities

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Education

School districts include: [18]

See also

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References

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  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Commissioners - Power County, Idaho" . Retrieved November 12, 2020.
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  18. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Power County, ID" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved March 13, 2024. - Text list

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