Chubbuck, Idaho facts for kids
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Chubbuck, Idaho
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Chubbuck, Idaho entrance, off I-86.
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Location of Chubbuck in Bannock County, Idaho.
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 Chubbuck, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bannock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.91 sq mi (15.30 km2) |
| • Land | 5.90 sq mi (15.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,469 ft (1,362 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,570 |
| • Density | 2,642.48/sq mi (1,020.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83202
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-14680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409460 |
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Chubbuck is a city located in Bannock County, Idaho. It is considered part of the larger Pocatello area. In 2020, the city had a population of 15,570 people. Chubbuck is situated just north of Pocatello. Over the years, there have been talks about the two cities joining together, but Chubbuck has always chosen to remain a separate city.
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Geography of Chubbuck
Chubbuck covers a total area of about 5.91 square miles (15.30 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a very small amount being water.
Population and People
Chubbuck has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 120 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,590 | 1,225.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,924 | 83.9% | |
| 1980 | 7,052 | 141.2% | |
| 1990 | 7,791 | 10.5% | |
| 2000 | 9,700 | 24.5% | |
| 2010 | 13,922 | 43.5% | |
| 2020 | 15,570 | 11.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 16,362 | 17.5% | |
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Chubbuck's Population in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 13,922 people living in Chubbuck. Most residents were White (90.5%). Other groups included Native American (2.4%), Asian (1.1%), and African American (0.4%). About 7.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Chubbuck was about 30.2 years old. Many young people lived there, with 33.5% of residents being under 18 years old.
Schools in Chubbuck
Chubbuck is part of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District. The city has two elementary schools within its own borders. Other elementary schools in nearby Pocatello and Tyhee also serve students from Chubbuck.
For middle school, students from Chubbuck usually go to Hawthorne, Alameda, or Irving Middle Schools in Pocatello. A small number of students might attend Franklin Middle School, also in Pocatello.
When it's time for high school, students from Chubbuck attend either Pocatello High School or Highland High School, both located in Pocatello.
See also
In Spanish: Chubbuck para niños
