Glenns Ferry, Idaho

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Glenns Ferry is a city in Elmore County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,611 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Geography

Glenns Ferry is located at 42°57′7″N, 115°18′4″W (42.951954, -115.301132)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 km² (1.8 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,611 people, 610 households, and 428 families residing in the city. The population density was 355.4/km² (920.2/mi²). There were 707 housing units at an average density of 156.0/km² (403.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.41% White, 1.18% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 9.75% from other races, and 3.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.44% of the population.

There were 610 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city the population was spread out with 32.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,379, and the median income for a family was $32,019. Males had a median income of $27,321 versus $17,692 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,869. About 20.5% of families and 24.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.