Eastern Idaho is the area of Idaho lying east of the Magic Valley region. Much of the region is in the Mormon Corridor , and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plays a major role in the lives of the region's residents.
25-483: Eastern Idaho is generally understood to include Bannock , Bear Lake , Bingham , Bonneville , Caribou , Clark , Franklin , Fremont , Jefferson , Madison , Oneida , Power and Teton counties. According to the 2010 census the counties of the Eastern Idaho region had a combined population of 365,847. Idaho Falls and Pocatello are the region's largest cities and only metropolitan areas, accounting for
50-562: A Democratic presidential nominee since the landslide election of 1964 , which was also the last time the region as well as the state of Idaho as a whole voted for the candidate of the Democratic Party. The region has also shown a strong affinity for third-party candidates, such as for the candidacies of George Wallace in 1968, John G. Schmitz in 1972, Bo Gritz in 1992, and Evan McMullin in 2016, all four of whom besides Wallace performed exceptionally well there proportionate to
75-417: A household in the county was $ 36,683, and the median income for a family was $ 44,192. Males had a median income of $ 36,056 versus $ 23,595 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,148. About 9.80% of families and 13.90% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.60% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those aged 65 or over. The last Democratic candidate for President to win
100-619: A semi-professional soccer team Idaho Lobos FC based in Idaho Falls. The team competes in the Mountain Conference of the UPSL . The Eastern Idaho region grows most of Idaho's potato crop, making it one of the world's most productive potato-growing areas. Barley for beer production is also significant. Several major breweries, including Coors , Anheuser-Busch and Mexico's Grupo Modelo have barley producing operations in
125-624: Is a county in the southeastern part of Idaho . As of the 2020 census , the population was 87,018, making it the sixth-most populous county in Idaho. The county seat and largest city is Pocatello . The county was established in 1893 and named after the local Bannock tribe . It is one of the counties with territories included in the Fort Hall Indian Reservation of the federally recognized Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The county would get international attention in 2006 when
150-879: Is a computer chip manufacturer. Idaho State University in Pocatello is home to the Idaho Accelerator Center. The center contains 10 operating accelerators used in research done through the University, national laboratories such as INL, and the private sector. Idaho State University operates the Center For Advanced Energy Studies at University Place in Idaho Falls. This public-private partnership researches solutions to America's continuing energy crisis. 43°N 112°W / 43°N 112°W / 43; -112 Bannock County, Idaho Bannock County
175-623: Is the Idaho Falls Chukars of Minor League Baseball . The organization, which has changed names and affiliations numerous times, has been around since 1940 and has played at Melaleuca Field since 2007. Second, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings, who play at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls. The team played their first game in the winter of 2022. In the spring of 2018, Eastern Idaho gained
200-476: The 2000 census , there were 75,565 people, 27,192 households, and 19,224 families in the county. The population density was 68 inhabitants per square mile (26/km ). There were 29,102 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 91.29% White , 0.59% Black or African American , 2.91% Native American , 0.99% Asian , 0.16% Pacific Islander , 2.08% from other races , and 1.98% from two or more races. 4.68% of
225-674: The Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart occurred in a home located in the area. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,147 square miles (2,970 km ), of which 1,112 square miles (2,880 km ) is land and 35 square miles (91 km ) (3.1%) is water. The Portneuf River flows through the county, meeting the Snake River (the American Falls Reservoir ) at
250-579: The Snake River and its branches and tributaries. Island Park , Bear Lake , Heise Hot Springs, and Lava Hot Springs are also regional tourist hotspots. Cultural events are routinely held at Idaho State University and Brigham Young University-Idaho, and at various venues throughout downtown Idaho Falls. Idaho State University's 123,000-square-foot (11,400 m) L.E. and Thelma E Stephens Performing Arts Center contains state-of-the-art performance space. The facility's Jensen Grand Concert Hall contains more than 500 fiberglass-reinforced gypsum panels which allow
275-545: The area. Sugar beets , alfalfa and wheat are also major crops. There are also many cattle ranches for raising beef . Idaho National Laboratory between Idaho Falls and Arco in Butte County is one of the nation's top nuclear research facilities. Philo Farnsworth , inventor of the cathode ray tube , and considered the primary inventor of television grew up in Rigby . ON Semiconductor (formerly AMIS) of Pocatello
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#1732772156543300-492: The concert hall to be computer-tuned. Two ceiling canopies allow the acoustics of the hall to be computer-adjusted, making the center a hit with both performers and their audiences. Idaho Falls's Museum of Idaho brings in major national exhibitions each year, including Da Vinci inventions and the famous Bodies exhibit. The Eastern Idaho State Fair is held every September in Blackfoot. The 2004 independent film Napoleon Dynamite
325-417: The county was Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 . Subsequent Republican victories have been by smaller margins than those in the rest of Eastern Idaho, due to the presence of Idaho State University . Similar to other Idaho counties, an elected three-member county commission heads the county government. Other elected officials include clerk , treasurer, sheriff , assessor , coroner , and prosecutor . Like
350-535: The county's lowest point, its northwestern corner. Bonneville Peak, on the eastern border in the Portneuf Range , is the county's highest point at 9,271 feet (2,826 m) ASL; on its western slopes is the Pebble Creek ski area . Bannock County is part of the Pocatello, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of the 2010 census , there were 82,839 people, 30,682 households, and 20,836 families in
375-420: The county. The population density was 74.5 inhabitants per square mile (28.8/km ). There were 33,191 housing units at an average density of 29.8 per square mile (11.5/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 89.8% white, 3.2% American Indian, 1.3% Asian, 0.8% black or African American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.7% of
400-420: The majority of the region's population. Other important cities include Rexburg , Chubbuck and Blackfoot . Americans who are of English ancestry form a large plurality in every county in eastern Idaho. Eastern Idaho is a solidly Republican region, even more so than the rest of the state. Besides Teton County voting for Barack Obama in 2008 and Joe Biden in 2020 , no county in the region has voted for
425-471: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.1% were of English , 14.2% German , 11.1% American , and 7.4% Irish ancestry. There were 27,192 households, out of which 36.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples living together, 10.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% were non-families. 22.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.60% had someone living alone who
450-421: The population. In terms of ancestry, 23.4% were English , 16.9% were German , 9.3% were Irish , and 7.0% were American . Of the 30,682 households, 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.1% were non-families, and 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
475-555: The region's cities and towns support separate public school districts. Eastern Idaho is generally thought of as an all-season outdoor mecca above all else, with ski resorts Kelly Canyon and Pebble Creek , and extreme proximity to Yellowstone , the Tetons , Jackson , and Grand Targhee in Wyoming, each of which lie near the Idaho border. The area is also renowned in the fly fishing world as well, with travelers coming from afar to fish
500-485: The rest of eastern Idaho, Bannock County has a significant Latter Day Saint population which tends to strongly vote Republican . However, a substantial trade union presence in the county - as well as the Idaho State University community - often gives Democrats an overall advantage, especially in local races. Bannock County routinely elects more Democrats than Republicans to county-level offices. At
525-468: The share of the national vote. Eastern Idaho is home to several of the state's colleges and universities, including Idaho State University in Pocatello, College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls and Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg. The Center for Higher Education provides outreach degree programs for Idaho State University and the University of Idaho at University Place in Idaho Falls. Most of
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#1732772156543550-844: The state level, Bannock County is located in Legislative Districts 28 and 29. Democrats currently control two of these six seats in the Idaho Legislature . In 2016, Republicans were able to win House Seat A in District 29. Idaho Department of Correction operates the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center (PWCC) in Pocatello and in Bannock County. School districts include: There is also
575-468: Was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.17. The median age was 31.4 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 44,848 and the median income for a family was $ 54,650. Males had a median income of $ 43,538 versus $ 28,870 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,275. About 10.6% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those aged 65 or over. As of
600-441: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.20. The county population contained 28.10% under the age of 18, 14.60% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 20.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.70 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 94.40 males. The median income for
625-568: Was set in and filmed on location in Preston in Cache Valley . Since the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the largest religion in the region, Mormon culture dominates the region, though there are also many Methodists, Baptists, Episcopalians, Lutherans, Roman Catholics, Presbyterians, and Jehovah's Witnesses. There are only two professional sports teams in the region. First
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