Minidoka, Idaho facts for kids
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Minidoka, Idaho
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Location of Minidoka in Minidoka County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Minidoka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,281 ft (1,305 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 112 |
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(2019)
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113 |
| • Density | 1,076.19/sq mi (415.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83343
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-53110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0387013 |
Minidoka is a city in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States. The population was 112 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Burley, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Today Minidoka is one of Idaho's most strongly Hispanic communities, with over three quarters of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino.
Geography
Minidoka is located at 42°45′14″N 113°29′24″W / 42.75389°N 113.49000°W (42.753861, -113.489882).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 45 | — | |
| 1920 | 253 | 462.2% | |
| 1930 | 193 | −23.7% | |
| 1940 | 174 | −9.8% | |
| 1950 | 113 | −35.1% | |
| 1960 | 154 | 36.3% | |
| 1970 | 131 | −14.9% | |
| 1980 | 101 | −22.9% | |
| 1990 | 67 | −33.7% | |
| 2000 | 129 | 92.5% | |
| 2010 | 112 | −13.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 113 | 0.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 112 people, 30 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,018.2 inhabitants per square mile (393.1/km2). There were 43 housing units at an average density of 390.9 per square mile (150.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 46.4% White, 42.0% from other races, and 11.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 76.8% of the population.
There were 30 households, of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.3% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 6.7% were non-families. 3.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.73 and the average family size was 3.50.
The median age in the city was 30.3 years. 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.
Education
Minidoka is served by the Minidoka County Schools system.
Children are zoned to:
- Acequia Elementary School (Acequia)
- East Minico Middle School (Rupert)
- Minico High School (Unincorporated Minidoka County)
Infrastructure
Transportation
Minidoka is located on State Highway 24, which travels southwest to Rupert and northwest to Shoshone.
See also
In Spanish: Minidoka (Idaho) para niños
