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Kimberly, Idaho
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| Motto(s):
"A community working together to make a difference"
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Location of Kimberly in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Twin Falls |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,914 ft (1,193 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,264 |
| • Density | 2,269.88/sq mi (876.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83341
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-43570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411543 |
Kimberly is a city located in Twin Falls County, Idaho, in the United States. In 2010, about 3,264 people lived there. This number grew from 2,614 people in 2000. Kimberly is part of the larger Twin Falls area.
The city of Kimberly was started in 1905. It got its name from Peter L. Kimberly. He was a big investor who helped build the Milner Dam. This dam made it possible to bring water to farms in the area.
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Kimberly's Location and Size
Kimberly is located in the state of Idaho. The city covers a total area of about 1.61 square miles (4.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Schools in Kimberly
Students in Kimberly attend schools in the Kimberly School District. This district is known as #414. It includes several schools for different age groups.
The schools in the district are:
- Kimberly Elementary School
- Stricker Elementary School
- Rise Charter School
- Kimberly Middle School
- Kimberly High School
Kimberly's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 601 | — | |
| 1930 | 648 | 7.8% | |
| 1940 | 963 | 48.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,347 | 39.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,298 | −3.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,557 | 20.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,307 | 48.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,367 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,614 | 10.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,264 | 24.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,626 | 41.7% | |
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The population of Kimberly has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1920, there were only 601 people living there. By 2020, the population had increased to 4,626 people.
Who Lives in Kimberly?
In 2010, there were 3,264 people living in Kimberly. There were 1,123 households, which are groups of people living together. About 835 of these were families.
Many households (44.3%) had children under 18 years old. Most families (58.3%) were married couples. Some households (21.8%) had just one person living alone.
The average age of people in Kimberly was 31.9 years. About 32.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 11.1% of the people were 65 years or older. The city had a nearly equal number of males and females.
