Inkom, Idaho facts for kids
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Inkom, Idaho
Ingacom (Shoshone Indian name for Red Hare)
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Location of Inkom in Bannock County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bannock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,541 ft (1,384 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 792 |
| • Density | 927.98/sq mi (358.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83245
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-40330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410108 |
Inkom is a small city located in Bannock County, Idaho. It is part of the larger Pocatello area. In 2020, about 792 people lived there. Inkom is famous for being home to Simko Field Airport 1ID9, which is known as the smallest airport in the world! Its runway is only 122 meters (400 feet) long.
History of Inkom
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The area where Inkom is today was originally named "Ingacom" by the Shoshone Native American people. This name came from a special rock formation on the east side of town. This rock looked like a "Red Hare" or rabbit.
In 1930, a photo was taken of the "Red Hare" after parts of it, like its "ears," were broken off. The local creek was first called "Rabbit River." Later, its name was changed to Rapid Creek, which is what it's called now. Even today, you can still see the "Red Hare" rock formation.
Geography of Inkom
Inkom is a small city in terms of its size. According to official records, the city covers a total area of about 0.75 square miles (1.94 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.74 square miles (1.92 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Inkom has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 434 | — | |
| 1960 | 528 | 21.7% | |
| 1970 | 522 | −1.1% | |
| 1980 | 830 | 59.0% | |
| 1990 | 769 | −7.3% | |
| 2000 | 738 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 854 | 15.7% | |
| 2020 | 792 | −7.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 832 | −2.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 854 people living in Inkom. There were 288 households, which means 288 homes where people lived. Most of the people living in Inkom were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 4.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Inkom in 2010 was 32.4 years old. About 33% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means Inkom is a place with many young people and families.
See also
In Spanish: Inkom para niños
