25-534: Inkom is a city in Bannock County , Idaho . It is part of the Pocatello, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area . The population was 792 at the time of the 2020 census . It is the home of the smallest airport in the world, Simko Field Airport 1ID9, with a runway length of 122 meters (400 feet). The Shoshone Indians named the area around present day Inkom "Ingacom", a reference to the rock formation on
50-426: A Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-affiliated school, Shoshone Bannock Jr./Sr. High School . 42°40′N 112°13′W / 42.67°N 112.22°W / 42.67; -112.22 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income
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
100-507: A male householder with no wife present, and 22.9% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.41. The median age in the city was 32.4 years. 33% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
125-429: A standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
150-590: Is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using
175-476: 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
200-567: 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
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
250-487: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.75 square miles (1.94 km), of which, 0.74 square miles (1.92 km) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 854 people, 288 households, and 222 families living in the city. The population density was 1,154.1 inhabitants per square mile (445.6/km). There were 305 housing units at an average density of 412.2 per square mile (159.2/km). The racial makeup of
275-402: The average family size was 3.31. In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males. The median income for a household in the city
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#1732766089075300-535: The city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 738 people, 253 households, and 201 families living in the city. The population density was 1,141.8 inhabitants per square mile (440.9/km). There were 263 housing units at an average density of 406.9 per square mile (157.1/km). The racial makeup of the city was 95.12% White , 0.27% African American , 1.36% Native American , 0.27% Asian , 1.22% from other races , and 1.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.71% of
325-417: The city was 95.2% White , 0.6% African American , 0.2% Native American , 0.8% Asian , 1.3% from other races , and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population. There were 288 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had
350-417: 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
375-592: 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
400-420: 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
425-478: The eastern side of town, where one can see the remnants of the "Red Hare". It was photographed in 1930 after the "ears" had been knocked off by vandals. The local creek was originally called "Rabbit River" but later changed to Rapid Creek as it is called today. The "Red Hare" is still there today. Inkom is located at 42°47′46″N 112°15′0″W / 42.79611°N 112.25000°W / 42.79611; -112.25000 (42.796055, -112.249933). According to
450-471: 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
475-406: The population. There were 253 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and
500-421: 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
525-485: 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
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#1732766089075550-788: 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
575-437: Was $ 32,500, and the median income for a family was $ 42,000. Males had a median income of $ 34,167 versus $ 22,656 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,501. About 8.0% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over. Bannock County, Idaho Bannock County is a county in the southeastern part of Idaho . As of
600-468: 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
625-441: 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
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