Osburn, Idaho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Osburn, Idaho
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Location of Osburn in Shoshone County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Shoshone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Land | 1.32 sq mi (3.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,520 ft (770 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,555 |
| • Density | 1,181.47/sq mi (456.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83849
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-59590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411340 |
Osburn is a small city located in Shoshone County, Idaho, in the United States. It is part of the Silver Valley area, which is known for its mining history in northern Idaho. In 2010, about 1,555 people lived there.
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History of Osburn
The city of Osburn got its name from a person called Bill Osborne. He was important because he set up a trading post in this area a long time ago.
Geography of Osburn
Osburn is a small city when it comes to its size. It covers a total area of about 1.33 square miles (3.46 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Osburn has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,788 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,248 | 25.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,220 | −1.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,579 | −28.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,545 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,555 | 0.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,556 | 0.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,555 people living in Osburn. These people lived in 711 different homes. About 443 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Osburn were White (about 95.8%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, African American, and Asian people. About 4.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Osburn was about 48 years old. About 20.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means that about one-fifth of the people were kids or teenagers.
See also
In Spanish: Osburn para niños
