Payette County, Idaho facts for kids
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Payette County
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Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Idaho |
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| Founded | February 28, 1917 | |
| Named for | Francois Payette | |
| Seat | Payette | |
| Largest city | Payette | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 410 sq mi (1,100 km2) | |
| • Land | 407 sq mi (1,050 km2) | |
| • Water | 3.4 sq mi (9 km2) 0.65% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 25,386 | |
| • Density | 61.9/sq mi (23.91/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
| Congressional district | 1st | |
Payette County is a county located in Idaho in the United States of America. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,386. The county seat and largest city is Payette.
Payette County is part of the Ontario micropolitan area.
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History
The county was established in 1917, partitioned from Canyon County. It was named after the Payette River, which was named after French-Canadian François Payette. Originally a fur trapper with the North West Company, Payette was the first white man in the area in 1818.
Payette County is one of the few counties in Idaho to be the home to the endangered Idaho ground squirrel.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 410 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 407 square miles (1,050 km2) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2) (0.8%) is water. It is the smallest county in Idaho by area.
Adjacent counties
- Washington County - north
- Gem County - east
- Canyon County - south
- Malheur County, Oregon - west
National protected area
Rivers
Highways
I 84
US 30
US 95
SH-52
SH-72
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 7,021 | — | |
| 1930 | 7,318 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 9,511 | 30.0% | |
| 1950 | 11,921 | 25.3% | |
| 1960 | 12,363 | 3.7% | |
| 1970 | 12,401 | 0.3% | |
| 1980 | 15,722 | 26.8% | |
| 1990 | 16,434 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 20,578 | 25.2% | |
| 2010 | 22,623 | 9.9% | |
| 2020 | 25,386 | 12.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 27,279 | 20.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960, 1900–1990, 1990–2000, 2010, |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 22,623 people, 8,262 households, and 6,017 families living in the county. The population density was 55.6 inhabitants per square mile (21.5/km2). There were 8,945 housing units at an average density of 22.0 per square mile (8.5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 88.6% white, 1.1% American Indian, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 6.3% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 14.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 18.9% were American, 16.8% were German, 13.2% were English, and 10.5% were Irish.
Of the 8,262 households, 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.2% were non-families, and 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.19. The median age was 37.2 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,559 and the median income for a family was $50,323. Males had a median income of $38,582 versus $25,826 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,814. About 12.0% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 18,388 | 19,240 | 81.28% | 75.79% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 41 | 52 | 0.18% | 0.2% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 185 | 163 | 0.82% | 0.64% |
| Asian (NH) | 187 | 207 | 0.83% | 0.82% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 15 | 31 | 0.07% | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 15 | 133 | 0.07% | 0.52% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 429 | 1,292 | 1.9% | 5.09% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,363 | 4,268 | 14.87% | 16.81% |
| Total | 22,623 | 25,386 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 25,386 people, 9,086 households, and 6,275 families residing in the county.
Education
The county is served by three school districts:
- Fruitland School District 373
- New Plymouth School District 372
- Payette Joint School District 371
- Payette Joint District 371
- Payette High School
- McCain Middle School
- Payette Primary School
- Westside Elementary School
- Payette Night School
- New Plymouth District 372
- New Plymouth High School
- New Plymouth Middle School
- New Plymouth Elementary School
- Fruitland District 373
- Fruitland High School
- Fruitland Middle School
- Fruitland Elementary School
- Fruitland Alternative School
Residents are in the area (but not the taxation zone) for College of Western Idaho.
Communities
Cities
Unincorporated community
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Payette para niños
