Lewisville, Idaho facts for kids
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Lewisville, Idaho
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Location of Lewisville in Jefferson County, Idaho
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,797 ft (1,462 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 458 |
| • Density | 860.93/sq mi (332.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83431
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-46720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410828 |
Lewisville is a small city in Jefferson County, Idaho, in the United States. In 2010, about 458 people lived there. Lewisville is part of the larger Idaho Falls area.
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History of Lewisville
Lewisville was started in 1882.
For many years, Lewisville was very important for Idaho's potato industry. In 1960, a company called Idahoan Foods made Lewisville its main office. This company makes dehydrated potato products, like instant mashed potatoes and hash browns.
In 2011, Idahoan Foods moved its main office to Idaho Falls, which is about 14 miles (23 km) south. However, the company's main factory is still in Lewisville.
Because of the city's big role in the potato industry, the Governor of Idaho, Butch Otter, declared August 11, 2007, as "Lewisville Day" across the whole state.
Geography of Lewisville
Lewisville is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.63 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Lewisville's Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 346 | — | |
| 1920 | 383 | 10.7% | |
| 1930 | 285 | −25.6% | |
| 1940 | 371 | 30.2% | |
| 1950 | 402 | 8.4% | |
| 1960 | 385 | −4.2% | |
| 1970 | 468 | 21.6% | |
| 1980 | 502 | 7.3% | |
| 1990 | 471 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 467 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 458 | −1.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 520 | 13.5% | |
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How Many People Live Here? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 458 people living in Lewisville. These people lived in 159 households, and 129 of these were families.
Most people in Lewisville were White (about 89.74%). About 11.35% of the people were Hispanic. There were also small numbers of Native American and Asian people.
The average household in Lewisville had about 2.88 people. The average family had about 3.19 people.
Age Groups in Lewisville
The population of Lewisville is spread out across different age groups:
- About 28.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Lewisville was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 105.7 males.
Education in Lewisville
Students in Lewisville attend schools in the Jefferson County School District 251. The local elementary school for Lewisville is Midway Elementary School, which is located in Menan.
See also
In Spanish: Lewisville (Idaho) para niños
