Sugar City, Idaho facts for kids
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Sugar City, Idaho
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Location in Madison County, Idaho
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 Sugar City, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Sugar City, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.98 sq mi (5.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,899 ft (1,493 m) |
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| • Total | 1,715 |
| • Density | 864.42/sq mi (333.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83448
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-78040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411993 |
Sugar City is a city located in Madison County, Idaho, United States. In 2020, about 1,715 people lived there. This was an increase from 1,514 people in 2010. Sugar City is part of the larger Rexburg area.
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History of Sugar City
Sugar City started as a "company town." This means it was built mainly to support a big sugar factory. The factory, which processed sugar beets, was built between 1903 and 1904.
Early Days and Nicknames
At first, workers and their families lived in tents. This gave the town the nickname "Rag Town." By 1904, Sugar City had grown to include many homes, stores, a hotel, and even a school.
Japanese Community in Sugar City
In its early years, the sugar factory needed more workers. This led to a community of Japanese migrants and their families settling in the area.
Teton Dam Collapse Impact
On June 5, 1976, the town was flooded. This happened when the Teton Dam collapsed.
Geography of Sugar City
Sugar City is located in the northern part of Madison County.
Location and Roads
U.S. Route 20 runs along the western side of the city. This road goes southwest about 5 miles to Rexburg. It also goes northeast about 7 miles to St. Anthony. Idaho State Highway 33 goes through the middle of Sugar City. It leads southwest about 4.5 miles to Rexburg. It also goes east the same distance to Teton.
City Area
The city covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles. Only a very small part of this, about 0.01 square miles, is water.
Population and People
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| 1910 | 391 | — | |
| 1920 | 680 | 73.9% | |
| 1930 | 621 | −8.7% | |
| 1940 | 697 | 12.2% | |
| 1950 | 684 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 584 | −14.6% | |
| 1970 | 617 | 5.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,022 | 65.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,275 | 24.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,242 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,514 | 21.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,715 | 13.3% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census in 2010, there were 1,514 people living in Sugar City. These people made up 419 households. Most of these households, 373, were families.
Who Lives in Sugar City?
- About 91.3% of the people were White.
- About 10.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- Many households (52.5%) had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (75.7%) were married couples living together.
Age in Sugar City
The average age of people in Sugar City was 24.8 years old.
- About 39.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 10.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 9% of residents were 65 years or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (48.4%) and females (51.6%).
Education in Sugar City
Sugar-Salem High School is a high school located in Sugar City. It is part of the Sugar-Salem School District. This school district serves students from the surrounding areas. These areas include communities like Plano to the west and beyond Newdale to the east. The district's northern border is with Fremont County. Its southern border is with Madison School District and the city of Rexburg.
Notable People from Sugar City
- Harold G. Hillam: A former leader in the LDS Church.
- Thomas C. Neibaur: The first Mormon to receive the Medal of Honor. He was also the first person born in Idaho to receive this award.
- Laurel Thatcher Ulrich: A writer who won a Pulitzer Prize for her book A Midwife's Tale.
Images for kids
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A view of Sugar City, Idaho.
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Map showing Sugar City's location in Madison County, Idaho.
See also
In Spanish: Sugar City (Idaho) para niños
