Spirit Lake, Idaho facts for kids
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Spirit Lake, Idaho
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Spirit Lake Historic District, March 2019
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Location of Spirit Lake in Kootenai County, Idaho.
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 Spirit Lake, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Kootenai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.46 sq mi (6.36 km2) |
| • Land | 2.46 sq mi (6.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,569 ft (783 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,945 |
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2,533 |
| • Density | 1,031.35/sq mi (398.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83869
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-76060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0398162 |
Spirit Lake is a city located in Kootenai County, Idaho. It is part of the larger Coeur d'Alene area. In 2010, about 1,945 people lived there. This was an increase from 1,376 people in 2000.
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A Look Back: Spirit Lake's History
The city of Spirit Lake got its name from a nearby body of water, also called Spirit Lake. A post office opened in the area in 1903. This was an important step in the community's growth.
Where is Spirit Lake?
Spirit Lake is located in Idaho at a specific point: 47°58′00″N 116°51′59″W / 47.966592°N 116.866383°W. It sits about 2,569 feet (783 meters) above sea level. The city covers a total area of about 2.29 square miles (5.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Spirit Lake
The population of Spirit Lake has changed over the years. Here's how the number of people living there has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 907 | — | |
| 1920 | 940 | 3.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,241 | 32.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,006 | −18.9% | |
| 1950 | 823 | −18.2% | |
| 1960 | 693 | −15.8% | |
| 1970 | 622 | −10.2% | |
| 1980 | 834 | 34.1% | |
| 1990 | 790 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,376 | 74.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,945 | 41.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,533 | 30.2% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, a census (a count of the population) showed that 1,945 people lived in Spirit Lake. These people lived in 739 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 530 of these households were families.
The city had about 849 people per square mile (328 people per square kilometer). Most residents, about 96.3%, were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38%) had children under 18 living there. More than half (53.9%) were married couples. The average household had 2.63 people. The average family had 3.06 people.
The average age of people in Spirit Lake was 37.8 years. About 27.7% of residents were under 18. About 11.9% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.3%) and females (49.7%).
Learning in Spirit Lake
Students in Spirit Lake attend schools within the local district. These include:
- Timberlake High School
- Timberlake Junior High School
- Spirit Lake Elementary School
Famous Faces from Spirit Lake
- Bobby Jenks is a well-known person from Spirit Lake. He used to be a Major League Baseball pitcher.
