Paul, Idaho facts for kids
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Paul
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Location in Minidoka County, Idaho
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Minidoka |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,154 ft (1,266 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,195 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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1,728 |
| • Density | 2,620/sq mi (1,013/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
83347
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| Area code(s) | 208 and 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-61210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411386 |
Paul is a small city located in Minidoka County, Idaho, in the United States. It was founded in 1907. In 2020, about 1,195 people lived there. Paul is part of the larger Burley area. The city is named after Charles H. Paul. He was an engineer who worked on the Minidoka Project, an important irrigation project.
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Where is Paul Located?
Paul is in the southern part of Minidoka County. It is about 6 miles (10 km) west of Rupert. Rupert is the main city of the county. Paul is also about 5 miles (8 km) north of Burley.
Two main roads pass through Paul. Idaho State Highway 25 goes east and west. State Highway 27 goes south from the city center.
The United States Census Bureau says Paul covers about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Paul?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 527 | — | |
| 1930 | 363 | −31.1% | |
| 1940 | 606 | 66.9% | |
| 1950 | 560 | −7.6% | |
| 1960 | 701 | 25.2% | |
| 1970 | 911 | 30.0% | |
| 1980 | 940 | 3.2% | |
| 1990 | 901 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 998 | 10.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,169 | 17.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,195 | 2.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,728 | 47.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Paul's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,169 people living in Paul. These people lived in 446 households. About 311 of these were families. The city had about 1,827 people per square mile (705 per square kilometer).
Most people in Paul were White (76.6%). About 18.0% were from other racial backgrounds. About 28.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.3% of households had children under 18. Most households (56.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.62 people. The average family had 3.20 people.
The average age in Paul was 34.3 years. About 28.7% of residents were under 18. About 16% were 65 or older. There were slightly more males (51.3%) than females (48.7%).
Schools in Paul
Paul is part of the Minidoka County Schools system. Students in Paul attend different schools.
- Paul Elementary School is located in Paul.
- West Minico Middle School is in Minidoka County.
- Minico High School is also in Minidoka County.
For higher education, the county is near the College of Southern Idaho. However, it is not in its direct tax area.
The closest public libraries are in Burley and Rupert.
See also
In Spanish: Paul (Idaho) para niños
