Arbon Valley, Idaho facts for kids
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Arbon Valley, Idaho
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Location of Arbon Valley, Idaho
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Power |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.1 sq mi (88 km2) |
| • Land | 34.1 sq mi (88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
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| • Total | 599 |
| • Density | 17.57/sq mi (6.782/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area codes | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-02935 |
Arbon Valley is a small community in Power County, Idaho, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it is a special area defined for counting people. In 2010, about 599 people lived there. Arbon Valley is located inside the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, not far from the city of Pocatello.
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History of Arbon Valley
The valley where Arbon Valley is located got its name from an early settler. This person was named George Dennis Arbon. He was one of the first people to live in this area.
Geography and Climate
Arbon Valley is found in Idaho. Its exact location is 42°53′30″N 112°36′31″W / 42.89167°N 112.60861°W.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Arbon Valley covers about 34.1 square miles (which is about 88 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a very tiny part, about 0.1 square miles, is water.
Local Climate
Arbon Valley has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a complete desert. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "BSk."
Population and People
In the year 2000, there were 627 people living in Arbon Valley. These people lived in 224 different homes. Most of the homes (180) were families.
Community Makeup
Most of the people living in Arbon Valley in 2000 were White (about 87.40%). There were also people who were Native American (4.63%), Asian (0.80%), and African American (0.16%). Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more. About 10.37% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population in Arbon Valley included people of all ages. About 28.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9.1% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 30.5%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 6.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Arbon Valley was 36 years.
Education
Children in Arbon Valley attend schools that are part of the American Falls Joint School District 381.
See also
In Spanish: Arbon Valley para niños
