Minidoka County, Idaho |
Mule deer gathered at Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge |
Minidoka County is in south central Idaho between Twin Falls and Pocatello. "Minidoka" is a Dakota Sioux word meaning "a fountain of spring water." Minidoka County was founded in 1913 and contains 760 square miles of land and 3 square miles of water. The county seat is Rupert. |
Fast Facts about Minidoka County, Idaho |
Resident Racial Breakdown:
White Non-Hispanic: 67.2% Hispanic: 29.7% Native American: 0.6% Two or More Races: 2.0% Types of Jobs: Private Sector, wages or salary: 76% Government Sector: 11% Unincorporated, Self-Employed: 12% Homemaker, Unpaid: 1% Population Density: 25 People per Square Mile 2011 Cost of Living Index for Minidoka County: 83.2
2009 Estimates: Population: 19,226 Males: 9,278 Females: 9,286 Median Resident Age: 33.5 Years Estimated Median Household Income: $38,200 Estimated Median Home Value: $99,700 Major Industries: Agriculture & Forestry, Food Processing, Educational Services, Health Care, Construction, Transportation Services, Lodging & Food Services, Finance & Insurance Services, Repair & Maintenance, Retail Services |
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