Firth, Idaho facts for kids
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Firth, Idaho
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Welcome sign along North State Street (U.S. Route 91 in Firth, June 2008
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Location of Firth in Bingham County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bingham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,567 ft (1,392 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 517 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83236
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-27910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410508 |
Firth is a small town located in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. In 2020, about 517 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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Geography of Firth
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North State Street (U.S. Route 91 in Firth, April 2022
Firth covers a total area of about 0.54 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The town sits on the eastern side of the Snake River. It also faces the Blackfoot Mountains, offering nice views.
History of Firth
Firth started as a settlement by Swedish people in 1885. The town was named after Lorenzo J. Firth. He was an English immigrant who donated land for the railroad. The railroad station was named after him in 1903.
The town's post office was officially opened in 1905. Firth also has a cemetery, which was known as Dye cemetery before 1935.
Firth's Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 236 | — | |
| 1940 | 242 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 293 | 21.1% | |
| 1960 | 322 | 9.9% | |
| 1970 | 362 | 12.4% | |
| 1980 | 460 | 27.1% | |
| 1990 | 429 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 408 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 477 | 16.9% | |
| 2020 | 517 | 8.4% | |
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The population of Firth has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 236 people living in the town. By 2020, the population had grown to 517 residents.
Who Lives in Firth?
In 2010, there were 477 people living in Firth. These people lived in 168 households. About 121 of these households were families.
Most of the people in Firth were White (79.5%). About 14.5% were from other races. Around 25.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (42.3%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.84 people. The average family had 3.45 people.
The average age of people in Firth was 31.4 years. About 31.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 12.2% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even split of males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Firth (Idaho) para niños
