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Deary, Idaho
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Location of Deary in Latah County, Idaho
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 Deary, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Deary, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Latah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,871 ft (875 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 506 |
| • Density | 784.19/sq mi (303.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83823
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-20890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410306 |
Deary is a small city in Latah County, Idaho. In 2010, about 506 people lived there. It is located about 24 miles (39 km) east of Moscow and 43 miles (69 km) northeast of Lewiston.
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History of Deary
Deary started as a small stop for travelers heading to the forests near Bovill, Idaho. This spot was first known as "Spud Hill" and then "Anderson".
The town was renamed "Deary" in 1907 when the railroad arrived. It was named after William Deary, who worked in the lumber business. A post office opened in Deary the same year.
Geography of Deary
Deary is located at the bottom of a place called Potato Hill, or "Spud Hill" by local people. It's a great spot for outdoor fun like camping and fishing, found between Spring Valley Reservoir and Moose Creek.
The city covers about 0.65 square miles (1.7 square kilometers) of land.
People in Deary
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 316 | — | |
| 1930 | 295 | −6.6% | |
| 1940 | 320 | 8.5% | |
| 1950 | 320 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 349 | 9.1% | |
| 1970 | 411 | 17.8% | |
| 1980 | 539 | 31.1% | |
| 1990 | 529 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 552 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 506 | −8.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 516 | 2.0% | |
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Deary's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 506 people living in Deary. These people made up 204 households and 143 families. The city had about 778 people per square mile (300 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Deary were White. There were also people from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people were from two or more races. A small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. The average age of people in Deary was about 39 years old.
Education in Deary
Deary has one school, which is called Deary Junior-Senior High School. It serves students from junior high through high school.
