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Notus, Idaho
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U.S. Post office in Notus, Idaho
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Location of Notus in Canyon County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Canyon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,323 ft (708 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 531 |
| • Density | 1,733.70/sq mi (669.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83656
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-58060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411282 |
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 144 | — | |
| 1940 | 277 | 92.4% | |
| 1950 | 313 | 13.0% | |
| 1960 | 324 | 3.5% | |
| 1970 | 304 | −6.2% | |
| 1980 | 437 | 43.8% | |
| 1990 | 380 | −13.0% | |
| 2000 | 458 | 20.5% | |
| 2010 | 531 | 15.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 638 | 20.2% | |
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Notus is a small city in Canyon County, Idaho. It is a quiet, rural place. In 2010, about 531 people lived there. Notus is the smallest of the eight towns in Canyon County. It is also part of the larger Boise metropolitan area.
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Notus: A Look Back in Time
The city of Notus is found along Highway 20/26 today. A long time ago, in 1874, a post office called "Lower Boise" was set up here. This post office helped the town grow in this spot.
The name "Notus" has an interesting story. A local railroad official's daughter thought "notus" was a Native American word. She believed it meant "it's all right." For a short time, the town was almost named 'Lemp'.
In 1926, a secondary school was built in Notus. The old building was taken down in 2017.
Where is Notus?
Notus is a small city in Idaho. It covers a total area of about 0.39 square miles (0.99 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.38 square miles (0.95 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
What's in Notus?
Notus has a few important places for its residents. There is one secondary school and one elementary school. These schools help the children of Notus learn and grow.
The city also has a park where people can relax and play. There is a museum along Highway 20/26. You can visit it to learn about the area's history. Notus also has a public library and one restaurant.
Who Lives in Notus?
In 2010, there were 531 people living in Notus. These people lived in 182 households. About 139 of these households were families.
The city had about 1397 people per square mile. Most people living in Notus were White (73.3%). About 29.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.5%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.92 people. The average family had about 3.34 people.
The average age of people in Notus was 35.5 years. About 31.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 11.7% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (52.9%) than males (47.1%) in the city.
Famous Faces from Notus
- Chris Horn is a notable person from Notus. He used to play professional football in the NFL as a wide receiver.
See also
In Spanish: Notus (Idaho) para niños
