Garden City, Idaho facts for kids
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Garden City, Idaho
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Garden City as seen with downtown Boise in the background.
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Location of Garden City in Ada County, Idaho.
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 Garden City, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Ada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.28 sq mi (11.07 km2) |
| • Land | 4.08 sq mi (10.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,602 ft (793 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 12,316 |
| • Density | 3,018/sq mi (1,165/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
83703, 83714
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-29620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410567 |
Garden City is a city located in Ada County, Idaho. In 2020, about 12,316 people lived there. Garden City is almost completely surrounded by the larger city of Boise. However, it has its own separate local government.
Garden City got its name from the many gardens grown by Chinese immigrants who lived in the area a long time ago. The city's main street is called Chinden Boulevard. This name is a mix of the words "China" and "garden." In recent years, Garden City has become a popular spot for artists to set up their studios.
Garden City is part of the larger Boise metropolitan area. This means it's connected to Boise and other nearby towns.
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City Location and Size
Garden City is located in the state of Idaho. It covers a total area of about 4.17 square miles (10.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.04 square miles (10.46 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 764 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,681 | 120.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,368 | 40.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,571 | 93.0% | |
| 1990 | 6,369 | 39.3% | |
| 2000 | 10,624 | 66.8% | |
| 2010 | 10,972 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 12,316 | 12.2% | |
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The number of people living in Garden City has grown a lot over the years. In 1950, there were only 764 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 12,316 people.
Life in Garden City (2010 Census)
According to the 2010 census, there were 10,972 people living in Garden City. These people lived in 4,878 homes. About 2,849 of these homes were families.
The average age of people in Garden City was about 43.2 years old.
- About 20.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 18.8% of residents were 65 years or older.
The city had a mix of different people. About 86.2% of the people were White. About 13.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Garden City
Most students in Garden City attend schools in the Boise School District. A smaller part of the city is served by the West Ada School District.
Students in the Boise School District part of Garden City go to different schools:
- Elementary schools: Madison/Whittier, Mountain View, Pierce Park, Shadow Hills
- Middle schools: Some go to North Middle School, others to Riverglen Middle School.
- High schools: Some attend Boise High School, while others go to Capital High School.
See also
In Spanish: Garden City (Idaho) para niños
