Juliaetta, Idaho

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Juliaetta
Town

Seal
Location in Latah County and the state of Idaho
Coordinates: 46°34′40″N 116°42′28″W / 46.57778°N 116.70778°W / 46.57778; -116.70778Coordinates: 46°34′40″N 116°42′28″W / 46.57778°N 116.70778°W / 46.57778; -116.70778
Country United States
State Idaho
County Latah
Settled 1878
Incorporated (town) April 19, 1892
Area[1]
  Total 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2)
  Land 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2)
  Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation[2] 1,171 ft (357 m)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 579
  Estimate (2012[4]) 582
  Density 804.2/sq mi (310.5/km2)
Time zone Pacific (PST) (UTC-8)
  Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP Code 83535
Area code(s) 208
FIPS code 16-42130
GNIS feature ID 0399940
Website kendrick-juliaetta.org

Juliaetta is a city in Latah County, Idaho, United States. The population was 579 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Juliaetta is located at 46°34′40″N 116°42′28″W / 46.57778°N 116.70778°W / 46.57778; -116.70778 (46.577642, -116.707835)[5] at an elevation of 1,171 feet (357 m) above sea level. It is approximately 2 miles (3 km) north of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation; the Potlatch River runs parallel to Highway 3.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.73 square miles (1.89 km2), of which, 0.72 square miles (1.86 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890213
190028734.7%
191041444.3%
19204273.1%
1930274−35.8%
194033723.0%
19503658.3%
19603680.8%
197042314.9%
198052223.4%
1990428−18.0%
200060942.3%
2010579−4.9%
source:[6][7]
Location of Juliaetta, Idaho

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 579 people, 263 households, and 163 families residing in the city. The population density was 804.2 inhabitants per square mile (310.5 /km2). There were 294 housing units at an average density of 408.3 per square mile (157.6 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.2% African American, 1.7% Native American, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 263 households of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 31.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 609 people, 255 households, and 175 families residing in the city. The population density was 856.1 people per square mile (331.2/km²). There were 275 housing units at an average density of 386.6 per square mile (149.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.72% White, 2.13% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 255 households out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,295, and the median income for a family was $39,250. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $18,594 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,606. About 4.2% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

History

The area was originally called Schupferville for Rupert Schupfer, an original homesteader in the area.[9] The town was named in 1882 by the first postmaster, Charles Snyder. He named the town in honor of his two daughters, Julia and Etta.[10]

The Bank of Juliaetta is a historic building located on Main Street. It was built in 1889 and is now houses a restaurant. The building was placed on the historic register in 1998.[11]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18. 
  2. "Geographic Names Information System". U.S. Geological Survey. U.S. Department of the Interior. 1979. Retrieved 2007-05-10. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18. 
  4. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-03. 
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 
  6. Moffatt, Riley. Population History of Western U.S. Cities & Towns, 1850-1990. Lanham: Scarecrow, 1996, 94.
  7. "Subcounty population estimates: Idaho 2000-2007" (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2009-03-18. Retrieved 2009-04-28. 
  8. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  9. Boone, Lalia (1988). Idaho Place Names, A Geographical Dictionary. Moscow, Idaho: University of Idaho Press. ISBN 0-89301-119-3. 
  10. Otness, Lillian Woodworth (1983). A Great good country: a guide to historic Moscow and Latah County, Idaho. Moscow, ID: Latah County Historical Society. p. 156. ISBN 0-914429-10-8. 
  11. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09. 

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