Menan, Idaho facts for kids
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Menan, Idaho
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Location of Menan in Jefferson County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,807 ft (1,465 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 741 |
| • Density | 779.07/sq mi (300.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83434
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-52030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411075 |
Menan is a small city in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States. It's part of the larger Idaho Falls area. In 2010, about 741 people lived there.
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History of Menan
Menan was started in 1879. It was the first place settled by members of the Latter-day Saints church in the Snake River Valley.
Menan's Geography
Menan covers about 1.04 square miles (2.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and Celebrations in Menan
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 294 | — | |
| 1920 | 393 | 33.7% | |
| 1930 | 384 | −2.3% | |
| 1940 | 432 | 12.5% | |
| 1950 | 430 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 496 | 15.3% | |
| 1970 | 545 | 9.9% | |
| 1980 | 605 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 601 | −0.7% | |
| 2000 | 707 | 17.6% | |
| 2010 | 741 | 4.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 804 | 8.5% | |
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Menan is famous for its big Fourth of July celebration every year. If July 4th is a Sunday, the party happens on July 5th. This fun event includes games, tasty food, a duck race, and activities for everyone. The fireworks show at night is very impressive. Many thousands of people from nearby areas come to Menan for this yearly party.
Menan's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 741 people living in 259 households. About 200 of these were families. The city had about 712 people per square mile.
Most people in Menan were White (92.3%). About 10.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66%) were married couples. The average household had 2.86 people, and the average family had 3.31 people.
The average age in Menan was 33.5 years old. About 30.5% of residents were under 18. Also, 12.8% of people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.6%) and females (49.4%).
Schools in Menan
Menan is part of the Jefferson County School District 251.
- Jefferson High School (for grades 7-12)
- Midway Elementary School
The Menan, Annis, Grant Public Library is also located in Menan.
See also
In Spanish: Menan (Idaho) para niños
