Arimo, Idaho facts for kids
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Arimo, Idaho
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Location of Arimo in Bannock County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bannock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,744 ft (1,446 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 354 |
| • Density | 863.4/sq mi (339.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83214
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| Area codes | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-03340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409729 |
Arimo is a small city located in the beautiful Marsh Valley. It's right in the middle of Bannock County, Idaho, in the United States. Arimo is part of the larger Pocatello area. In 2020, about 354 people lived there, making it a close-knit community.
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What is Arimo Like?
How Big is Arimo?
Arimo is a pretty small city. It covers an area of about 0.44 square miles (which is about 1.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land, so there are no big lakes or rivers inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Arimo?
Arimo's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Arimo has changed a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 290 | — | |
| 1940 | 291 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 337 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 303 | −10.1% | |
| 1970 | 252 | −16.8% | |
| 1980 | 338 | 34.1% | |
| 1990 | 311 | −8.0% | |
| 2000 | 348 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 355 | 2.0% | |
| 2020 | 354 | −0.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 350 | −1.4% | |
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A Look at the People in 2010
In 2010, there were 355 people living in Arimo. These people lived in 108 different homes, and 89 of those were families.
Most people in Arimo were White (91.3%). A small number of people were Asian (0.3%), Pacific Islander (1.7%), or from other backgrounds. About 3.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (44.4%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (74.1%) were married couples. The average age of people in Arimo was about 28.9 years old. Many residents (35.8%) were under 18, and 11% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Learning in Arimo
Arimo is part of the Marsh Valley School Joint District #21. Students in the area go to three main schools:
- Downey Elementary School, which is in Downey
- Marsh Valley Middle School, located just north of Arimo
- Marsh Valley High School, also found just north of Arimo
Getting Around Arimo
Arimo is easy to reach because it's served by important highways:
- Interstate Highway 15 (I-15) runs along the west side of the city. You can get off at Exit 40.
- U.S. Highway 91 (US-91) also passes along the west side of the city, running right alongside I-15.
See also
In Spanish: Arimo (Idaho) para niños
