Greenleaf, Idaho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenleaf, Idaho
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Greenleaf City Hall, June 2011
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Location of Greenleaf in Canyon County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Canyon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,408 ft (734 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 846 |
| • Density | 1,150.65/sq mi (444.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83626
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-33490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410659 |
Greenleaf is a small city located in Canyon County, Idaho, in the United States. In 2010, about 846 people lived there. Greenleaf is part of the larger Boise-Nampa metropolitan area.
The town was started in the early 1900s by a group called the Quakers. They are a religious group known for their peaceful beliefs. Greenleaf was named after John Greenleaf Whittier, a famous Quaker poet and a strong supporter of ending slavery.
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Exploring Greenleaf's Location
Greenleaf is in the state of Idaho. It is part of Canyon County. The city covers a total area of about 0.73 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Greenleaf's Population Story
The number of people living in Greenleaf has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 663 | — | |
| 1990 | 648 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 862 | 33.0% | |
| 2010 | 846 | −1.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 886 | 4.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 846 people living in Greenleaf. There were 299 households, which are like homes where people live. About 226 of these were families.
The average age of people in Greenleaf was about 39.6 years old.
- About 28% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years old or older.
- There were slightly more females (53.1%) than males (46.9%) in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Greenleaf (Idaho) para niños
