Bingham County, Idaho

Bingham County is a county in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 45,607.[1] The county seat and largest city is Blackfoot.[2]

Bingham County
U.S. county
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
Idaho's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°13′N 112°24′W
Country United States
State Idaho
FoundedJanuary 13, 1885
Named forHenry H. Bingham
SeatBlackfoot
Largest cityBlackfoot
Area
 • Total2,120 sq mi (5,500 km2)
 • Land2,094 sq mi (5,420 km2)
 • Water26 sq mi (70 km2)  1.2%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total45,607
 • Estimate 
(2019)
46,811
 • Density22.3/sq mi (8.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.co.bingham.id.us

Bingham County comprises the Blackfoot, ID Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Idaho Falls-Rexburg-Blackfoot, ID Combined Statistical Area.

History

Bingham County was created January 13, 1885. It was named for Henry H. Bingham, a congressman from Pennsylvania and friend of William Bunn, Idaho's Territorial Governor. The county was formed from Oneida County and was later partitioned itself to form Bannock (1893), Fremont (1893), Bonneville (1911), Power (1913), and Butte (1917) counties.[3]

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,120 square miles (5,500 km2), of which 2,094 square miles (5,420 km2) is land and 26 square miles (67 km2) (1.2%) is water.[4] The Snake River flows southwest through the middle of Bingham County; at the county's southwest corner the river flows into the American Falls Reservoir. At the SE county corner is the Blackfoot Reservoir and Dam, impounding waters of the Blackfoot River. Outflow from the Blackfoot Dam flows northwesterly through the lower part of Bingham County, discharging into the Snake River.

Smaller buttes called the East Butte and the Middle Butte located in the Snake River Plain are visible south of US Route 20.

Adjacent counties

Highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
189013,575—
190010,447−23.0%
191023,306123.1%
192018,310−21.4%
193018,5611.4%
194021,04413.4%
195023,27110.6%
196028,21821.3%
197029,1673.4%
198036,48925.1%
199037,5833.0%
200041,73511.0%
201045,6079.3%
2019 (est.)46,8112.6%
US Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2018[1] 2019[9]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census,[10] there were 41,735 people, 13,317 households, and 10,706 families in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (8/km2). There were 14,303 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 82.43% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 6.70% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 7.95% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. 13.30% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.6% were of English, 12.5% American, 8.9% German and 5.1% Danish ancestry.

There were 13,317 households, out of which 44.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.70% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.60% were non-families. 17.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.52.

The county population contained 34.90% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 19.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 100.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,423, and the median income for a family was $40,312. Males had a median income of $31,950 versus $21,591 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,365. About 9.90% of families and 12.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.30% of those under age 18 and 7.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 45,607 people, 14,999 households, and 11,731 families in the county.[11] The population density was 21.8 inhabitants per square mile (8.4/km2). There were 16,141 housing units at an average density of 7.7 per square mile (3.0/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 80.6% white, 6.5% American Indian, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 9.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 17.2% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 22.3% were English, 12.7% were German, 5.9% were American, and 5.0% were Irish.[13]

Of the 14,999 households, 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 21.8% were non-families, and 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.45. The median age was 31.8 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $44,128 and the median income for a family was $51,750. Males had a median income of $39,703 versus $25,815 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,633. About 13.2% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Politics

Bingham County voters are reliably Republican. In no national election since 1948 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

Presidential election results
Previous presidential election results[32]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 76.5% 15,295 20.6% 4,124 2.9% 577
2016 65.6% 10,907 17.6% 2,924 16.8% 2,794
2012 76.0% 13,440 21.6% 3,822 2.4% 416
2008 71.3% 12,230 25.8% 4,424 2.9% 502
2004 76.9% 12,734 21.8% 3,605 1.4% 226
2000 73.5% 10,628 22.9% 3,310 3.6% 527
1996 56.4% 8,391 28.9% 4,304 14.7% 2,186
1992 45.9% 7,333 22.3% 3,565 31.8% 5,093
1988 68.9% 10,131 29.6% 4,346 1.6% 228
1984 78.7% 11,900 20.3% 3,064 1.0% 152
1980 76.1% 11,781 18.9% 2,933 5.0% 773
1976 60.8% 7,327 36.1% 4,347 3.1% 371
1972 64.3% 6,886 23.1% 2,476 12.6% 1,343
1968 60.2% 6,484 27.8% 2,988 12.0% 1,293
1964 50.6% 5,364 49.4% 5,231
1960 55.1% 5,934 44.9% 4,843
1956 63.2% 5,853 36.8% 3,412
1952 66.9% 6,114 33.1% 3,024 0.1% 5
1948 49.0% 3,162 49.6% 3,197 1.4% 89
1944 48.4% 3,223 51.5% 3,428 0.1% 7
1940 48.9% 3,662 51.0% 3,815 0.2% 11
1936 34.9% 2,354 62.4% 4,215 2.7% 184
1932 42.5% 2,894 55.9% 3,802 1.6% 111
1928 64.3% 3,236 35.3% 1,778 0.4% 21
1924 53.5% 2,693 13.8% 696 32.7% 1,649
1920 73.6% 3,293 26.5% 1,184
1916 43.3% 1,885 53.0% 2,306 3.6% 158
1912 47.9% 1,410 27.7% 814 24.4% 719
1908 59.9% 3,277 32.0% 1,749 8.1% 442
1904 71.2% 3,186 19.9% 890 9.0% 402
1900 47.1% 1,436 52.9% 1,613

See also

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