Mud Lake, Idaho facts for kids
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Mud Lake, Idaho
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Location of Mud Lake in Jefferson County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,790 ft (1,460 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 358 |
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(2019)
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419 |
| • Density | 2,950.70/sq mi (1,136.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83450
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-55450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0397940 |
Mud Lake is a small city in Jefferson County, Idaho, in the United States. It is part of the Idaho Falls, Idaho metropolitan area. In 2010, about 358 people lived there. By 2019, the population had grown to around 419 people.
Mud Lake is also known for a very large lake nearby. This lake covers over 3,000 acres!
History of Mud Lake
The area around Mud Lake has a unique history. In 1919, settlers who were members of the Latter-day Saint Church formed a local group, called a branch, in Mud Lake.
Mud Lake gained national attention in 1981. This was because of a huge number of jackrabbits that appeared in the area.
On August 21, 2017, Mud Lake was a special place. It was directly in the path of a total solar eclipse. This meant people there could see the sun completely covered by the moon.
Where is Mud Lake?
Mud Lake is located in Idaho at specific coordinates: 43.840818 degrees North and -112.481806 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 0.16 square miles (0.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Mud Lake
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 187 | — | |
| 1970 | 194 | 3.7% | |
| 1980 | 243 | 25.3% | |
| 1990 | 179 | −26.3% | |
| 2000 | 270 | 50.8% | |
| 2010 | 358 | 32.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 419 | 17.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 358 people living in Mud Lake. These people lived in 96 households, and 84 of these were families. The city had about 2,237 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Mud Lake were White (63.4%). About 1.1% were Native American. A large part of the population, 32.4%, identified as being from other races. Also, 44.4% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (63.5%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 3.73 people. The average family had 4.01 people.
The average age of people in Mud Lake was 22.2 years old. Many residents (45%) were under 18. About 48.3% of the population was male, and 51.7% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Mud Lake (Idaho) para niños
