Gooding, Idaho

Gooding is the county seat and largest city of Gooding County, Idaho, United States.[4] The population was 3,567 at the 2010 census.

Gooding, Idaho
City
An aerial view of Gooding, Idaho, from the South. The road in the middle of the photo is Highway 46.
Location of Gooding in Gooding County, Idaho.
Gooding, Idaho
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°56′14″N 114°42′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyGooding
Established1907
Incorporated1908
Area
 • Total1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2)
 • Land1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
3,573 ft (1,089 m)
Population
 • Total3,567
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
3,446
 • Density2,270.09/sq mi (876.50/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (Mountain)
ZIP code
83330
Area code(s)208
FIPS code16-32140
GNIS feature ID0399894
Websitewww.goodingidaho.org

The city is named for Frank R. Gooding, a local sheep rancher who became a prominent political figure in Idaho in the early 20th century, serving as both Governor of Idaho and a United States Senator. The original name of Gooding was Toponis.

Gooding is home to the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind.

The world's largest factory for barrel cheese, the raw product for processed cheese, is located in Gooding. It has a capacity of 120,000 metric tons per year of barrel cheese and belongs to the Glanbia group.[5] Gooding is also home to Gooding High School and Gooding Middle School.

Geography

Gooding is located at 42°56′14″N 114°42′49″W (42.937097, -114.713480),[6] near the confluence of the Big Wood River and Little Wood River, which merge to form the Malad River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.49 square miles (3.86 km2), of which, 1.48 square miles (3.83 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[7]

A 360 degree panorama near the center of Gooding, Idaho, 7th and Main (ID-46)

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19101,444—
19201,84327.6%
19301,592−13.6%
19402,56861.3%
19503,09920.7%
19602,750−11.3%
19702,599−5.5%
19802,94913.5%
19902,820−4.4%
20003,38420.0%
20103,5675.4%
2019 (est.)3,446[3]−3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 3,567 people, 1,395 households, and 864 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,410.1 inhabitants per square mile (930.5/km2). There were 1,537 housing units at an average density of 1,038.5 per square mile (401.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 84.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 11.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.9% of the population.

There were 1,395 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.26.

The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 19% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 3,384 people, 1,304 households, and 842 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,461.0 people per square mile (946.8/km2). There were 1,397 housing units at an average density of 1,016.0 per square mile (390.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.51% White, 0.15% African American, 1.60% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 5.97% from other races, and 2.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.80% of the population.

There were 1,304 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,316, and the median income for a family was $33,309. Males had a median income of $24,688 versus $16,926 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,752. About 12.4% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.

Schools

There are six schools based in Gooding; four in the Gooding Joint School District, the North Valley Academy charter school,[10] and the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind.

Gooding Joint School District

The Gooding Joint School District operates three schools: Gooding Elementary School, Gooding Middle School, and Gooding High School.[11]

There are approximately 1200 students in the district. It ranks 43rd in size amongst the 114 school districts in Idaho.

The Gooding Joint School District was ranked in fourth place (in the small district category) on the Digital School Districts Survey,[12] for its "use of technology to govern the district [and to] communicate with students, parents and the community."[13]

Gooding School District was the first district in the nation to win the HealthierUS Challenge "Gold Award of Distinction."[14][15][16]

North Valley Academy

The North Valley Academy charter school was approved December 20, 2007.[17] Kindergarten through eighth grade started in the 2008–2009 school year,[10] grades 9-12 began in the 2009–2010 school year.[18]

Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind
The main entrance and administration offices of the ISDB.

The Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind (ISDB) was first established in 1906 in Boise and operated there until it burned down on December 8, 1908. The Idaho Legislature passed an act on March 16, 1909 establishing a permanent state school.[19] Governor Frank Gooding donated land for the ISDB so it was moved to Gooding and started accepting students in September 1910.[20]

The grounds and some of the dormitories at the ISDB.

The school covers a 40-acre (160,000 m2) area and provides dormitories for many of its students and has other facilities, such as a gymnasium and park.[21][22]

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Sanitation

The city of Gooding has their own trucks and containers for garbage collection. Residents are billed for this service via a monthly utility bill that also includes billing for water and sewerage services. Each occupied residence is furnished with one 90 gallon disposal container. Residential containers are emptied once weekly. In 2010, sanitation became a widely debated issue in the lead up to municipal post elections, although there have since been no change to their arrangements.

See also

References
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  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  5. "Zuivelzicht" April 25, 2007
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
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  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  10. Times-News: Magicvalley.com, Twin Falls, ID
  11. Gooding School District
  12. Surveys - Center for Digital Education Archived 2006-11-30 at the Wayback Machine
  13. Gooding School District - Gooding School District Ranked 4th in the Nation
  14. Gooding Elementary wins USDA award for health
  15. Area school sets national bar for nutritional standards Archived 2009-11-23 at the Wayback Machine
  16. "HealthierUS School Challenge: Recognizing Excellence in Nutrition and Physical Activity". Archived from the original on 2009-11-08. Retrieved 2009-11-20.
  17. North Valley Academy - NVA Founders and Board Archived 2008-12-30 at the Wayback Machine
  18. North Valley Academy - Enrollment Archived 2008-12-30 at the Wayback Machine
  19. Gannon, Jack. 1981. Deaf Heritage–A Narrative History of Deaf America, Silver Spring, MD: National Association of the Deaf, pp. 53-54 (PDF Archived 2012-03-28 at the Wayback Machine)(PDF Archived 2012-03-28 at the Wayback Machine)
  20. ISDB History
  21. Schools Archived 2008-10-26 at the Wayback Machine
  22. Cottage Program
  23. OPE Report 0503 Archived 2010-01-04 at the Wayback Machine
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