Basalt, Idaho facts for kids
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Basalt, Idaho
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Location of Basalt in Bingham County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bingham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,590 ft (1,400 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 394 |
| • Density | 1,392.49/sq mi (538.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83218
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| Area codes | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-05230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409794 |
Basalt is a small city in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. In 2010, about 394 people lived there. It is a quiet community in a beautiful part of the country.
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History of Basalt
The first people settled in Basalt in 1885. A post office, where you can send and receive mail, opened in 1888. The community got its name from a type of rock called basalt. This dark, volcanic rock was found near the original town site.
Geography of Basalt
Basalt covers a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city is about 0.30 square miles (0.76 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Basalt
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 200 | — | |
| 1920 | 345 | 72.5% | |
| 1930 | 259 | −24.9% | |
| 1940 | 252 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 227 | −9.9% | |
| 1960 | 275 | 21.1% | |
| 1970 | 349 | 26.9% | |
| 1980 | 414 | 18.6% | |
| 1990 | 407 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 419 | 2.9% | |
| 2010 | 394 | −6.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 408 | 3.6% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Basalt has changed over the years. The table above shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1910. In 2010, the population was 394 people.
Who Lives in Basalt?
In 2010, there were 394 people living in Basalt. These people made up 132 households and 108 families. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Basalt were White (90.6%). Some residents were Native American (0.8%). Others were from different backgrounds (6.9%) or a mix of two or more backgrounds (1.8%). About 13.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (39.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had almost 3 people, and families usually had a bit more.
The average age of people in Basalt was 33 years old. About 29.4% of residents were under 18. This means there were many young people in the city. About 18.5% of the population was 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Basalt (Idaho) para niños
