Declo, Idaho
Encyclopedia
Declo is a city in Cassia County
, Idaho
, United States
. It is part of the Burley, Idaho
Micropolitan Statistical Area
. The population was 343 at the 2010 census
. The world's largest potato processing company was founded in 1923 near Declo by a 14-year-old entrepreneur named J.R. Simplot. The corporate headquarters for the J. R. Simplot Company are now located in Boise
.
Declo High School
's first graduating class graduated in 1927. The school's colors were green and white until about 1930, when they were changed to orange, black, and white.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 338 people, 103 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,226.7 people per square mile (466.1/km²). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 410.1 per square mile (155.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.44% White, 0.59% African American, 0.30% Native American, 23.37% from other races
, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.22% of the population.
There were 103 households out of which 48.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples
living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 10.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.57.
In the city the population was spread out with 38.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,528, and the median income for a family was $39,286. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $12,884. About 9.4% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Declo is zoned to:
All of the schools are in the city of Declo.
Cassia County, Idaho
Cassia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 Census the county had a population of 22,952. The county seat and largest city is Burley.-History:...
, Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is part of the Burley, Idaho
Burley, Idaho
Burley is a city in Cassia and Minidoka counties in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Idaho. The population was 10,345 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Cassia County....
Micropolitan Statistical Area
Burley micropolitan area
The Burley Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in the Magic Valley region of Idaho, anchored by the city of Burley...
. The population was 343 at the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
. The world's largest potato processing company was founded in 1923 near Declo by a 14-year-old entrepreneur named J.R. Simplot. The corporate headquarters for the J. R. Simplot Company are now located in Boise
Boise, Idaho
Boise is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho, as well as the county seat of Ada County. Located on the Boise River, it anchors the Boise City-Nampa metropolitan area and is the largest city between Salt Lake City, Utah and Portland, Oregon.As of the 2010 Census Bureau,...
.
History
Declo was originally named Marshfield. Its name was changed about 1916.Declo High School
Declo High School
Declo High School is a public high school located in Declo, Idaho. It is the second largest high school operated by the Cassia County Joint School District...
's first graduating class graduated in 1927. The school's colors were green and white until about 1930, when they were changed to orange, black, and white.
Geography
Declo is located at 42°31′10"N 113°37′48"W (42.519441, -113.629978).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 338 people, 103 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,226.7 people per square mile (466.1/km²). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 410.1 per square mile (155.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.44% White, 0.59% African American, 0.30% Native American, 23.37% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.22% of the population.
There were 103 households out of which 48.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 10.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.57.
In the city the population was spread out with 38.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,528, and the median income for a family was $39,286. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $12,884. About 9.4% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Education
Declo is in the Cassia County School District.Declo is zoned to:
- Declo Elementary School
- Declo Junior High School
- Declo High SchoolDeclo High SchoolDeclo High School is a public high school located in Declo, Idaho. It is the second largest high school operated by the Cassia County Joint School District...
All of the schools are in the city of Declo.