Power County
Power County, Idaho
American Falls, ID 83211
Phone: (208) 226-7611
Fax: (208) 226-7612
www.co.power.id.us
In southeastern ID, east of Pocatello; organized Jan 30, 1913 from Bingham, Cassia, Oneida, and Blaine counties. Name Origin: For the American Falls Canal and Power Company
Area (sq mi):: 1442.60 (land 1405.57; water 37.03) Population per square mile: 5.50
Population 2005: 7,753 State rank: 32 Population change: 2000-20005 2.90%; 1990-2000 6.40% Population 2000: 7,538 (White 74.20%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 21.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 15.80%). Foreign born: 10.50%. Median age: 31.60
Income 2000: per capita $14,007; median household $32,226; Population below poverty level: 16.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,635-$19,903
Unemployment (2004): 6.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.10% Median travel time to work: 17.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 30.10%
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