Declo, Idaho facts for kids
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Declo, Idaho
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Location of Declo in Cassia County, Idaho.
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 Declo, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Cassia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,213 ft (1,284 m) |
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(2010)
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| • Total | 343 |
| • Density | 1,332.13/sq mi (514.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83323
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-20980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410308 |
Declo is a small city located in Cassia County, Idaho, in the United States. It is part of the area around Burley, Idaho. In 2020, about 338 people lived there. This was a small decrease from 343 people in 2010.
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History of Declo
The city of Declo was not always called Declo. It was first known as Marshfield. In 1916, the name was changed. The main Post Office asked the community to pick a new name with five letters or less.
To choose the new name, they used the last initials of the first five men who entered the Post Office. These men were August Detlef, George Eldredge, Hyrum Lewis, James Cooley, and Carl Osterhout. The Post Office liked "Declo" better than "Delco," and so the city was named Declo.
The Simplot Company's Start
The J. R. Simplot Company is a very well-known company today. It was started near Declo in 1923 by a 14-year-old named J. R. Simplot. He had moved to the area with his family when he was very young. Even though the company started here, its main office is now in Boise.
Geography of Declo
Declo is a small city, covering an area of about 0.28 square miles (0.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
The Hillside Letter 'D'
If you look to the southeast of Declo, you might see a large letter "D" on a hillside. This is a special kind of landmark called a Hillside Letter. It's a fun way to mark the town from a distance!
Declo's Climate
Declo has what is called a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually quite dry, but not a complete desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "BSk."
People of Declo
Declo has seen its population grow over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 22 | — | |
| 1930 | 196 | 790.9% | |
| 1940 | 238 | 21.4% | |
| 1950 | 219 | −8.0% | |
| 1960 | 237 | 8.2% | |
| 1970 | 251 | 5.9% | |
| 1980 | 276 | 10.0% | |
| 1990 | 279 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 338 | 21.1% | |
| 2010 | 343 | 1.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 369 | 7.6% | |
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Life in Declo (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 343 people living in Declo. These people lived in 115 different homes, and 87 of those were families. The city had about 1225 people per square mile.
Many homes in Declo had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples living together. The average age of people in Declo was about 29.8 years old. Many residents, about 35.6%, were under 18 years old.
Education in Declo
Students in Declo attend schools that are part of the Cassia County School District.
The city has several schools for different age groups:
- Declo Elementary School (for younger students)
- Declo Junior High School (for middle school students)
- Declo High School (for high school students)
Notable People from Declo
Some interesting people have come from Declo:
- Kelly Anthon: He is a leader in the Idaho Senate, which is part of the state government.
- J.R. Simplot: He was the person who started the J. R. Simplot Company when he was just 14 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Declo para niños
