Lincoln County, Idaho
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Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,127.[1] The county seat and largest city is Shoshone.[2] The county is named after President Abraham Lincoln.[3] The Idaho Territory was created in 1863, during the Lincoln Administration of 1861–65. Lincoln County is included in the Hailey, ID Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Lincoln County was created by the Idaho Legislature on March 18, 1895, by a partitioning of Blaine County, which was created earlier that month by a merger of Alturas and Logan Counties. Lincoln County itself was partitioned on January 28, 1913, with a western portion becoming Gooding County and an eastern portion becoming Minidoka County. The county assumed its present borders on February 8, 1919, when a southern portion became Jerome County.[4]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.4%) is water.[5]
Adjacent counties
- Camas County - northwest
- Blaine County - north
- Minidoka County - east
- Jerome County - south
- Gooding County - west
Major highways
- File:US 26.svg US 26
- File:US 93.svg US 93
- File:ID-24.svg SH-24
- File:ID-75.svg SH-75 - Sawtooth Scenic Byway
National protected area
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1900 | 1,784 | — | |
| 1910 | 12,676 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 3,446 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 3,242 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 4,230 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 4,256 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 3,686 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 3,057 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 3,436 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 3,308 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 4,044 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 5,208 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 5,127 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 5,556 | [6] | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790–1960,[8] 1900–1990,[9] 1990–2000,[10] 2010–2020[11] | |||
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 5,127 people, 1,785 households, and the population density was 4.3 inhabitants per square mile (1.7/km²).[12]
The median age was 36.5 years, 28.0% of residents were under the age of 18, 16.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older, and there were 109.9 males for every 100 females (111.8 males per 100 females age 18 and over).[12]
Of the 1,785 households, 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 17.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present; 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[12]
There were 1,948 housing units, of which 8.4% were vacant; 68.4% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied and 31.6% were renter-occupied, with homeowner and rental vacancy rates of 1.3% and 1.9%, respectively.[12]
The racial makeup of the county was 70.1% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 1.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 15.7% from some other race, and 12.3% from two or more races; Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 32.0% of the population.[13]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[14]
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 5,208 people, 1,705 households, and 1,271 families living in the county.[15] The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 1,976 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"..[16] The racial makeup of the county was 80.1% white, 0.7% American Indian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 16.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 28.3% of the population.[15] In terms of ancestry, 21.2% were German, 17.3% were English, 6.9% were Irish, and 6.1% were American.[17]
Of the 1,705 households, 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.5% were non-families, and 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.52. The median age was 32.0 years.[15]
The median income for a household in the county was $45,714 and the median income for a family was $50,543. Males had a median income of $37,639 versus $30,080 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,011. About 10.9% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over.[18]
2000 census
As of the census[19] of 2000, there were 4,044 people, 1,447 households, and 1,050 families living in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 1,651 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 86.47% White, 0.47% Black or African American, 1.21% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 9.42% from other races, and 1.93% from two or more races. 13.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 16.8% were of English, 12.4% American, 11.5% German and 8.3% Irish ancestry.
There were 1,447 households, out of which 37.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.50% were married couples living together, 5.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 22.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.40% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 106.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,484, and the median income for a family was $36,792. Males had a median income of $26,576 versus $20,032 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,257. 13.10% of the population and 10.80% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.30% of those under the age of 18 and 7.00% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Communities
Cities
Unincorporated communities
- Hidden Valley (includes parts of Minidoka County and Jerome County)
- Kimama (includes parts of Minidoka County)
Politics
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Education
School districts include:[20]
- Dietrich School District 314
- Gooding Joint School District 231
- Jerome Joint School District 261
- Minidoka County Joint School District 331
- Richfield School District 316
- Shoshone Joint School District 312
The county is in the catchment area, but not the taxation zone, for College of Southern Idaho.[21]
See also
References
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