Murtaugh, Idaho facts for kids
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Murtaugh, Idaho
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Location of Murtaugh in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Twin Falls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,088 ft (1,246 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 115 |
| • Density | 1,445.38/sq mi (558.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83344
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-55900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411200 |
Murtaugh is a small city in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. In 2010, the population was 115 people. This was a bit less than the 139 people who lived there in 2000. Murtaugh is part of the larger Twin Falls, Idaho area.
History of Murtaugh
Murtaugh has been a community since at least the early 1950s. The city is named after Mark Murtaugh. He was important because he managed a local project to bring water for farming. This is called an irrigation project.
Geography of Murtaugh
Murtaugh is a very small place. According to government information, the city covers about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
The community is located right where U.S. Route 30 makes a turn. South of the city, across US-30, you can find Murtaugh Lake.
Population and People
The number of people living in Murtaugh has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 272 | — | |
| 1950 | 239 | −12.1% | |
| 1960 | 214 | −10.5% | |
| 1970 | 124 | −42.1% | |
| 1980 | 114 | −8.1% | |
| 1990 | 134 | 17.5% | |
| 2000 | 139 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 115 | −17.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 172 | 49.6% | |
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Murtaugh in 2010
In 2010, there were 115 people living in Murtaugh. These people lived in 43 different homes. About 30 of these homes were families. The city had about 958 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Murtaugh were White. About 15% were from other backgrounds. Around 20% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About a third of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were married couples living together. The average age of people in Murtaugh was about 40.8 years old. About 24% of residents were under 18. About 15% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more males lived in Murtaugh than females.
See also
In Spanish: Murtaugh (Idaho) para niños
