Weston, Idaho

Weston is a city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States. The population was 437 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Logan, Utah-Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was first settled in 1865.[4] The community was so named on account of its location at the west bank of the Bear River.[5]

Weston, Idaho
Location of Weston in Franklin County, Idaho.
Location of Weston in Franklin County, Idaho.
Coordinates: 42°2′10″N 111°58′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyFranklin
Government
  MayorGreg Garner
Area
  Total1.90 sq mi (4.93 km2)
  Land1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
4,744 ft (1,446 m)
Population
  Total437
  Estimate 
(2019)[3]
470
  Density247.37/sq mi (95.50/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
83286
Area code208
FIPS code16-87040
GNIS feature ID0375844

Geography

Weston is located at 42°2′10″N 111°58′30″W (42.036151, -111.975105).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.98 square miles (5.13 km2), of which, 1.97 square miles (5.10 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910308
192045246.8%
1930429−5.1%
19404392.3%
1950382−13.0%
1960284−25.7%
1970230−19.0%
198031034.8%
199039025.8%
20004259.0%
20104372.8%
2019 (est.)470[3]7.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 437 people, 139 households, and 112 families residing in the city. The population density was 221.8 inhabitants per square mile (85.6/km2). There were 147 housing units at an average density of 74.6 per square mile (28.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.5% African American, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 139 households, of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.1% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.4% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.63.

The median age in the city was 29 years. 37.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 9.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 425 people, 118 households, and 105 families residing in the city. The population density was 214.6 inhabitants per square mile (82.9/km2). There were 129 housing units at an average density of 65.1 per square mile (25.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.18% White, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 1.88% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.29% of the population.

There were 118 households, out of which 56.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.4% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.0% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.60 and the average family size was 3.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 39.5% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 107.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,556, and the median income for a family was $35,750. Males had a median income of $31,458 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,206. About 8.6% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. Leonard J. Arrington. History of Idaho. Vol. 1, p. 275
  5. Lund, Anthon Henrik (1922). The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine. Geneal. Society of Utah. p. 41.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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