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Filer, Idaho
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Location of Filer in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Twin Falls |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,780 ft (1,150 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,508 |
| • Density | 2,870.71/sq mi (1,107.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83328
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-27730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410503 |
Filer (FĪ-ler) is a small city in Twin Falls County, Idaho, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,508 people lived there. Filer is located just west of where two main roads, U.S. Routes 93 and 30, meet.
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Discover Filer's History
The city of Filer is named after Walter G. Filer. He was a general manager for a company that managed land and water in the Twin Falls area.
Filer was started in 1906. It became the end point for a train line called the Oregon Short Line, which came from Twin Falls. Walter Filer was also an engineer who helped build the Milner Dam on the Snake River.
Since 1916, Filer has been the home of the Twin Falls County Fair and Rodeo. This event is also known as the Magic Valley Stampede.
Filer's Geography
Filer is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 1.06 square miles (2.75 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Filer's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 214 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,012 | 372.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,011 | −0.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,239 | 22.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,425 | 15.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,249 | −12.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,173 | −6.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,645 | 40.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,511 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,620 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,508 | 54.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,931 | 16.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. The numbers above show how Filer's population has changed over many years.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 2,508 people living in Filer. There were 951 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 653 of these were families.
The city had about 2,366 people per square mile. Most people in Filer were White (91.6%). About 11.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Filer was 32.5 years old. About 31.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
Twin Falls County Fair
The Twin Falls County Fair is a very popular event in Filer. It happens during the first week of September each year. This fair is the biggest attraction in the city. People come from all around to enjoy the fair and rodeo.
Famous People from Filer
- Clark Kauffman, a farmer and politician.
See also
In Spanish: Filer (Idaho) para niños
