Washington County (Idaho)

Washington County is a county located in the state of Idaho in the United States. The administrative headquarters ( County Seat) is wise.

Geography

The County is located in western Idaho, adjacent to Oregon and has an area of ​​3816 square kilometers, of which 45 square kilometers are water surface.

Adjacent counties

• Adams County in the north
• Gem County in the east
• Payette County in the south
• Malheur County in southwest Oregon
• Baker County Oregon in the West

History

Washington County was formed on February 20, 1879 from parts of Boise County. It was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. Partly settlers arrived in 1811 in this area. It became famous after gold was found in the early 1860s.

Demographic data

1900-1990 2000 2010

According to the census of 2000, there were 9,977 people in Washington County. Of these, 147 people were living in collective centers, the other residents living in 3,762 households and 2,738 families. The population density was 3 people per square kilometer. The racial the population was made ​​up of 87.61 percent White, 1.03 percent Asian, 0.66 percent Native American, 0.10 percent African American, 0.07 percent of residents from the Pacific Islander and 8.17 percent from other races groups; 2.36 percent are descended from two or more races. 13.75 percent of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 3,762 households out of which 32.7 percent of children under the age of 18 living with them. 60.7 percent were married couples living together. 8.2 percent were single mothers and 27.2 percent were non-families. 23.5 percent of all households and 13.3 percent living alone who is 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.10 persons.

27.4 percent of the population were under 18 years old, 7.2 percent 18-24 years, 23.4 percent between 25 and 44 years 24.3 per cent between 45 and 64 years. 17.7 percent were 65 years or older. The average age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over 93.0 males.

The median household income was $ 30,625, and the median income for a family $ 35,542. Males have a median income of $ 27,222, women $ 18,053. The per capita income was $ 15,464. 10.0 percent of families and 13.3 percent of the population lived below the poverty line.

Places in County

• Barton
• Cambridge
• Concrete
• Crystal
• Diamond
• Eaton
• Feltham
• Jonathan
• Midvale
• Mineral
• Rebecca