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Rupert, Idaho
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Wilson Theatre in downtown Rupert in 2006
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Location of Rupert in Minidoka County, Idaho.
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 Rupert, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Minidoka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,157 ft (1,267 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 5,554 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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5,893 |
| • Density | 2,862.07/sq mi (1,105.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
83343, 83350
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-70660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0374811 |
Rupert is the county seat and largest city of Minidoka County, Idaho,. It is part of the Burley Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,554 at the 2010 census.
Rupert, founded in 1906, sprung up after the announcement of the Minidoka Reclamation Project, which provided irrigation and electricity following the completion of the Minidoka Dam in 1906. After the dam was built, Rupert became one of the first cities in the world to have its streets lit by electricity.
Geography
Rupert is located at an elevation of 4,157 feet (1,267 m) above sea level. It is part of the agricultural region of the Snake River Plain known as Magic Valley, and is a few miles north of the Snake River. Interstate 84 passes a few miles to the south, and before its construction, U.S. Route 30 passed through Rupert. Acequia lies about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Rupert and Paul is about the same distance to the west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.09 square miles (5.41 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 297 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,372 | 698.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,250 | −5.1% | |
| 1940 | 3,167 | 40.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,098 | −2.2% | |
| 1960 | 4,153 | 34.1% | |
| 1970 | 4,563 | 9.9% | |
| 1980 | 5,476 | 20.0% | |
| 1990 | 5,455 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,645 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,554 | −1.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 5,893 | 6.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,554 people, 2,026 households, and 1,397 families living in the city. The population density was 2,657.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,026.0/km2). There were 2,186 housing units at an average density of 1,045.9 per square mile (403.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 75.0% White, 0.3% African American, 1.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 20.1% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 42.9% of the population.
There were 2,026 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.30.
The median age in the city was 33.3 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
History
In 2006, Rupert celebrated its 100th birthday.
Rupert officially became "Christmas City, USA" in November 1987.
Education
Rupert is served by the Minidoka County Schools system.
Children are zoned to:
- Rupert Elementary School (Rupert - Grades K-5)
- Paul Elementary School (Paul - Grades K-5)
- Acequia Elementary School (Acequia - Grades K-5)
- Heyburn Elementary School (Heyburn - Grades K-5)
- East Minico Middle School (Rupert - grades 6-8)
- West Minico Middle School (Paul - grades 6-8)
- Minico High School (unincorporated Minidoka County, grades 9-12), midway between Paul and Rupert
- Mt. Harrison High School (Heyburn - grades 9-12, alternative high school)
Notable people
- Boyd Coddington, hot rod shop-owner and television show host
- Lou Dobbs, television anchor and pundit
- Bill Fagerbakke, actor
- Richard D. Hansen, archaeologist of Mayan ruins
- Dusty Kline, first football coach at Boise Junior College (now Boise State University)
- John Norby, former NFL running back
See also
In Spanish: Rupert (Idaho) para niños
