Arbon Valley, Idaho Explained

Official Name:Arbon Valley, Idaho
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Mapsize:250x200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Idaho
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Power
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:34.1
Area Land Sq Mi:34.1
Area Water Sq Mi:0.04
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:599
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Coordinates:42.8917°N -112.6086°W
Area Codes:208, 986
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:16-02935

Arbon Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Power County, Idaho, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 599.[1] It lies within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, just west of the city of Pocatello.

History

The valley in which Arbon Valley is located was named after George Dennis Arbon, an early settler.[2]

Geography

Arbon Valley is located at 42.8917°N -112.6086°W (42.891629, -112.608711).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 34.1sqmi, of which, 34.1sqmi of it is land and 0.1sqmi of it (0.18%) is water.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Arbon Valley has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]

Demographics

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 627 people, 224 households, and 180 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 18.4/mi2. There were 241 housing units at an average density of 7.1/mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.40% White, 0.16% African American, 4.63% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 4.78% from other races, and 2.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.37% of the population.

There were 224 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,818, and the median income for a family was $39,500. Males had a median income of $31,484 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,646. About 8.0% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

It is in American Falls Joint School District 381.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. U.S. Census Bureau. 22 March 2011.
  2. News: Power County profits from kind donation . The Power County Press . Oct 25, 2006 . 25 May 2015 . 9.
  3. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  4. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=725780&cityname=Arbon+Valley%2C+Idaho%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Arbon Valley, Idaho
  5. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  6. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Power County, ID. U.S. Census Bureau. 2024-03-13. - Text list