Aberdeen, Idaho

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Aberdeen, Idaho
City
Location of Aberdeen in Bingham County, Idaho.
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Coordinates: 42°56′36″N112°50′22″W / 42.94333°N 112.83944°W / 42.94333; -112.83944
Country	United States
State	Idaho
County	Bingham
Area [1]
• Total	1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2)
• Land	1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	4,403 ft (1,342 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,756
• Density	1,704.85/sq mi (658.47/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	83210
Area codes	208, 986
FIPS code	16-00100
GNIS feature ID	0396023
Website	www.aberdeenidaho.us

Aberdeen is a city in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. The community was named after Aberdeen, in Scotland. ^[2] The population was 1,994 at the 2010 census, up from 1,840 in 2000. ^[3]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	471		—
1930	646		37.2%
1940	1,016		57.3%
1950	1,486		46.3%
1960	1,484		−0.1%
1970	1,542		3.9%
1980	1,528		−0.9%
1990	1,406		−8.0%
2000	1,840		30.9%
2010	1,994		8.4%
2020	1,756		−11.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

2010 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2010, there were 1,994 people, 615 households, and 466 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,935.9 inhabitants per square mile (747.5/km²). There were 667 housing units at an average density of 647.6 per square mile (250.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 60.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 37.5% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 54.1% of the population.

There were 615 households, of which 49.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 3.79.

The median age in the city was 28.1 years. 37.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 19.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[6] of 2000, there were 1,840 people, 603 households, and 435 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,807.9 inhabitants per square mile (698.0/km²). There were 654 housing units at an average density of 642.6 per square mile (248.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 66.30% White, 0.11% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 28.91% from other races, and 3.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 39.29% of the population.

There were 603 households, out of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,625, and the median income for a family was $31,393. Males had a median income of $27,537 versus $19,531 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,907. About 14.9% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.0% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Geography

Aberdeen is located at 42°56′36″N112°50′22″W / 42.94333°N 112.83944°W / 42.94333; -112.83944 (42.943405, -112.839322), ^[7] at an elevation of 4,403 feet (1,342 m) above sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 square miles (2.67 km²), all of it land. ^[8]

Climate

Aberdeen has a semi-arid steppe climate (BSk) according to the Köppen climate classification system. The hottest temperature recorded in Aberdeen was 104 °F (40.0 °C) on July 21, 1931, July 28, 1934, and July 23, 2006, while the coldest temperature recorded was −42 °F (−41.1 °C) on January 19, 1922. ^[9]

Climate data for Aberdeen, Idaho, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1914–present
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	56 (13)	63 (17)	76 (24)	86 (30)	96 (36)	103 (39)	104 (40)	103 (39)	100 (38)	89 (32)	73 (23)	67 (19)	104 (40)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	45.2 (7.3)	50.2 (10.1)	64.9 (18.3)	76.5 (24.7)	84.6 (29.2)	91.9 (33.3)	97.8 (36.6)	97.3 (36.3)	91.1 (32.8)	79.5 (26.4)	62.8 (17.1)	49.7 (9.8)	99.0 (37.2)
Average high °F (°C)	32.2 (0.1)	37.2 (2.9)	48.3 (9.1)	57.9 (14.4)	67.7 (19.8)	76.9 (24.9)	87.1 (30.6)	86.8 (30.4)	76.4 (24.7)	61.2 (16.2)	45.1 (7.3)	33.2 (0.7)	59.2 (15.1)
Daily mean °F (°C)	23.0 (−5.0)	27.3 (−2.6)	36.9 (2.7)	44.3 (6.8)	53.8 (12.1)	61.4 (16.3)	69.1 (20.6)	67.7 (19.8)	58.4 (14.7)	45.8 (7.7)	33.4 (0.8)	23.8 (−4.6)	45.4 (7.4)
Average low °F (°C)	13.8 (−10.1)	17.4 (−8.1)	25.6 (−3.6)	30.8 (−0.7)	39.8 (4.3)	45.8 (7.7)	51.1 (10.6)	48.7 (9.3)	40.4 (4.7)	30.4 (−0.9)	21.7 (−5.7)	14.5 (−9.7)	31.7 (−0.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	−7.1 (−21.7)	−1.6 (−18.7)	9.2 (−12.7)	17.7 (−7.9)	25.7 (−3.5)	32.9 (0.5)	40.3 (4.6)	37.1 (2.8)	27.3 (−2.6)	15.9 (−8.9)	3.5 (−15.8)	−6.3 (−21.3)	−12.5 (−24.7)
Record low °F (°C)	−42 (−41)	−38 (−39)	−22 (−30)	−7 (−22)	15 (−9)	22 (−6)	31 (−1)	29 (−2)	9 (−13)	−3 (−19)	−16 (−27)	−32 (−36)	−42 (−41)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.85 (22)	0.64 (16)	0.85 (22)	0.87 (22)	1.17 (30)	0.99 (25)	0.41 (10)	0.42 (11)	0.83 (21)	0.90 (23)	0.66 (17)	0.99 (25)	9.58 (244)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	7.7 (20)	5.1 (13)	1.8 (4.6)	0.5 (1.3)	0.1 (0.25)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.5 (1.3)	2.0 (5.1)	7.5 (19)	25.2 (64.55)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	7.9	6.5	6.1	6.7	7.5	5.3	3.6	3.8	4.8	5.7	5.7	8.4	72.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	5.1	3.6	1.0	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.2	1.4	5.5	17.2
Source 1: NOAA [10]
Source 2: National Weather Service [9]

Education

Aberdeen Public Schools are part of the Aberdeen School District #58. Schools located in the district include Aberdeen Elementary School, Aberdeen Middle School and Aberdeen High School.

The University of Idaho's Aberdeen Research and Extension Center is located near the town. ^[11]

C.J. Ward is the Superintendent of Schools. ^[12]

Transportation

Airport

Aberdeen Municipal Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles (3.7 km) southwest of the central business district of Aberdeen. ^[13]

Pocatello Regional Transit operates a shuttle bus from Aberdeen to Pocatello three times on Weekdays, and twice on Saturdays and Sundays.

See also

• Idaho portal

• List of cities in Idaho

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
2. The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 8.
3. Spokesman-Review Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine - 2010 census - Aberdeen, Idaho - accessed 2011-12-23
4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 18, 2012.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
9. "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Pocatello". National Weather Service. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
10. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Aberdeen EXP STN, ID". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
11. "Aberdeen Research and Extension Center | UIdaho".
12. "Aberdeen School District #58". Aberdeen School District #58. Archived from the original on June 20, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
13. FAA Airport Form 5010 for U36 PDF . Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 3 June 2010.

External links

• Official website
• The Aberdeen Times Archived December 27, 2012, at the Wayback Machine - local newspaper