Nezperce, Idaho

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Nezperce is a city in Lewis County, Idaho, United States. The population was 523 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Lewis County^GR6.

[edit] Geography

Nezperce is located at 46°14′4″N, 116°14′23″W (46.234545, -116.239753)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 523 people, 197 households, and 150 families residing in the city. The population density was 492.5/km² (1,283.7/mi²). There were 225 housing units at an average density of 211.9/km² (552.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.20% White, 1.34% African American, 1.91% Native American, 1.34% Asian, 0.76% from other races, and 3.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 197 households out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, and 23.4% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,094, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $21,094 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,450. About 5.7% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.