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Kendrick, Idaho
Downtown Kendrick
Downtown Kendrick
Location of Kendrick in Latah County, Idaho.
Location of Kendrick in Latah County, Idaho.
Country United States
State Idaho
County Latah
Area
 • Total 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2)
 • Land 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
1,198 ft (365 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 303
 • Density 847.22/sq mi (327.13/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
83537
Area code(s) 208
FIPS code 16-42760
GNIS feature ID 2410179

Kendrick is a small city located in Latah County, Idaho, in the United States. In 2010, about 303 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 369 people who lived there in 2000.

The Story of Kendrick

Kendrick was founded in 1889. It was first called Latah or Latah City. A person named Thomas Kirby started the city. On May 24, 1889, a post office opened there. Thomas Kirby was the first postmaster, which means he was in charge of the mail.

Where is Kendrick Located?

Kendrick is a small city in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.40 square miles (1.04 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a very small part is water.

How Many People Live in Kendrick?

Kendrick, Idaho (circa 1911)
Kendrick, circa 1911
Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 490
1910 543 10.8%
1920 522 −3.9%
1930 363 −30.5%
1940 407 12.1%
1950 409 0.5%
1960 443 8.3%
1970 426 −3.8%
1980 395 −7.3%
1990 325 −17.7%
2000 369 13.5%
2010 303 −17.9%
2019 (est.) 305 0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Kendrick has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 490 people. The highest population was in 1910, with 543 residents. By 2010, the population was 303 people.

Kendrick's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 303 people living in Kendrick. These people lived in 144 different homes. About 88 of these homes were families. The city had 166 housing units, which are places where people can live.

Most of the people in Kendrick were White (97.0%). A small number were Native American (1.0%). About 2.0% of the people were from two or more races. Also, 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Kendrick was 50.5 years old.

  • About 20.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • About 26.1% of residents were 65 years or older.

The number of males and females was almost equal, with 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

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