Fruitland, Idaho facts for kids
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Fruitland, Idaho
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Location of Fruitland in Payette County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Payette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.16 sq mi (5.59 km2) |
| • Land | 2.15 sq mi (5.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,208 ft (673 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,684 |
| • Density | 2,519.03/sq mi (972.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83619
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-28990 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410554 |
Fruitland is a city in Payette County, Idaho, United States. It is located where the Snake River and Payette River meet. The city is near the border with Oregon. It is about 50 miles (80 km) west of Boise.
Fruitland got its name because of the many apple orchards around it. Its slogan is "The Big Apple of Idaho." In 2010, about 4,684 people lived here.
City Location and Size
Fruitland is part of the Snake River watershed. This means that water from the area eventually flows into the Snake River.
The city covers a total area of about 2.24 square miles (5.79 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.23 square miles (5.78 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
People of Fruitland
Fruitland is home to many different people. The U.S. Census helps us understand the population.
Population Growth
The number of people living in Fruitland has grown over the years:
- In 1950, there were 573 people.
- By 1970, the population had grown to 1,576.
- In 2000, there were 3,805 residents.
- The 2010 census counted 4,684 people.
- By 2020, the population had increased to 6,072 people.
Who Lives in Fruitland?
In 2010, there were 1,700 households in Fruitland. A household is like a home where people live. About 42.5% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (55%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Fruitland in 2010 was 32.7 years old. About 31.7% of the residents were under 18. Also, 13.9% of the people were 65 years old or older.
