Marsing, Idaho facts for kids
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Marsing, Idaho
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Marsing water tower, August 2018
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Location of Marsing in Owyhee County, Idaho
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Owyhee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
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| • Total | 1,031 |
| • Density | 1,935.39/sq mi (747.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83639
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-50950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411042 |
Marsing is a small city in Owyhee County, Idaho, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,031 people lived there. It is part of the larger Boise metropolitan area.
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About Marsing
Where is Marsing Located?
Marsing is found right on the Snake River. This river creates the border between Owyhee County and Canyon County.
The city covers a total area of about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Roads and Travel
State Highway 55 is an important road for Marsing. It connects the city to Canyon County and goes northeast to Nampa.
Just two miles (3 km) west of Marsing, Highway 55 meets U.S. Route 95. This is a main road that runs north and south through Idaho. It also connects to western Nevada and northern California.
Another road, State Highway 78, heads southeast from Marsing. It leads to other towns in Owyhee County, like Murphy and Grand View.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 643 | — | |
| 1960 | 555 | −13.7% | |
| 1970 | 610 | 9.9% | |
| 1980 | 786 | 28.9% | |
| 1990 | 798 | 1.5% | |
| 2000 | 890 | 11.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,031 | 15.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,318 | 27.8% | |
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The population of Marsing has changed over the years. In 1950, about 643 people lived there. By 2010, the number grew to 1,031 people. In 2019, it was estimated that about 1,318 people lived in Marsing.
Marsing's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,031 people living in Marsing. These people lived in 371 different homes.
The city had about 1,516 people per square mile (585 people per square kilometer). There were 403 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Marsing were White (74.9%). About 1.6% were Native American and 0.4% were Asian. A larger group, 20.6%, were from other races, and 2.6% were from two or more races.
Many residents, 33.8%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Marsing was 35.4 years old. About 29.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 13.1% were 65 years old or older. The city had a nearly even split of males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
Famous People from Marsing
Some notable people have connections to Marsing:
- Rodney A. Hawes Jr.: He is known as a business executive, someone who gives to good causes (philanthropist), and an investor.
- Shea McClellin: He used to be a professional football player in the NFL.
See also
In Spanish: Marsing (Idaho) para niños
