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Albion, Idaho
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Overhead photo of Albion (2024)
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Location of Albion in Cassia County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Cassia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,728 ft (1,441 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 234 |
| • Density | 496.82/sq mi (191.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83311
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-01000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409677 |
Albion is a small city in Cassia County, Idaho, United States. It's part of the Burley, Idaho area. In 2020, 234 people lived there. Albion used to be the main town for Cassia County from 1879 to 1918.
Albion is special because it's one of the few cities in Idaho's Magic Valley region that was started before 1900. A long time ago, in 1893, it was home to the Albion State Normal School. This school helped train many teachers for Idaho. The school closed in 1951. Its teaching programs moved to Idaho State College, which is now Idaho State University in Pocatello.
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Discover Albion's Past: A Look at History
The first people settled in Albion around 1875. The city got its name from "Albion," which is an old, poetic name for Great Britain.
Albion's Schools and Colleges
The Albion Normal School opened in 1893. It taught students until it closed in 1951. Later, in 1957, Magic Valley Christian College opened in Albion. It closed in 1969. Today, the old college buildings are a popular place for visitors to explore. Many people find the history and unique atmosphere of these old buildings very interesting.
Local Business: D. L. Evans Bank
D. L. Evans Bank started in Albion in 1904. Even though the bank's main office is now in Burley, it still has a branch in Albion. This shows its long history in the town.
Exploring Albion's Geography
Albion is a small city. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.47 square miles (1.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Albion's Climate: Weather Patterns
Albion has a varied climate throughout the year. Summers are generally warm, while winters are cold. The area gets some rain and snow, with more precipitation in the spring and fall months.
| Climate data for Albion, Idaho | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38.1 (3.4) |
41.7 (5.4) |
49.3 (9.6) |
59.5 (15.3) |
67.3 (19.6) |
75.7 (24.3) |
86.2 (30.1) |
85.8 (29.9) |
74.8 (23.8) |
63.5 (17.5) |
49.6 (9.8) |
40.8 (4.9) |
61.0 (16.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 15.2 (−9.3) |
19.6 (−6.9) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
36.9 (2.7) |
41.3 (5.2) |
47.2 (8.4) |
47.1 (8.4) |
38.2 (3.4) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
18.5 (−7.5) |
31.2 (−0.5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.5 (38) |
1.2 (30) |
1.2 (30) |
1.4 (36) |
1.6 (41) |
1.1 (28) |
0.6 (15) |
0.4 (10) |
0.8 (20) |
1.3 (33) |
1.4 (36) |
1.4 (36) |
13.9 (350) |
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Albion's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 257 | — | |
| 1890 | 179 | −30.4% | |
| 1900 | 306 | 70.9% | |
| 1910 | 392 | 28.1% | |
| 1920 | 388 | −1.0% | |
| 1930 | 262 | −32.5% | |
| 1940 | 357 | 36.3% | |
| 1950 | 610 | 70.9% | |
| 1960 | 415 | −32.0% | |
| 1970 | 229 | −44.8% | |
| 1980 | 286 | 24.9% | |
| 1990 | 305 | 6.6% | |
| 2000 | 262 | −14.1% | |
| 2010 | 267 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 234 | −12.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 267 people living in Albion. These people lived in 113 households. Most of the residents were White (96.3%). About 4.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Albion in 2010 was 42.8 years. About 25.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 18.4% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.9%) and females (49.1%).
Education in Albion
The schools in Albion are part of the Cassia County School District. Students in the city attend Albion Elementary School.
Famous People from Albion
- Harold B. Lee (1899-1973) - He was an educator and an important American religious leader.
- Stephen Montague (1943-) - He is a classical composer. He lived in Albion as a child from 1947 to 1951.
See also
In Spanish: Albion (Idaho) para niños
