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Ucon, Idaho
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Location of Ucon in Bonneville County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bonneville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,813 ft (1,467 m) |
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| • Total | 1,108 |
| • Density | 1,451.25/sq mi (560.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83454
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-83350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412123 |
Ucon is a small city in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the larger Idaho Falls area. The city was first settled in 1883. In 2010, about 1,108 people lived there.
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Where is Ucon Located?
Ucon is a small city in Idaho. It covers about 0.80 square miles (2.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Schools in Ucon
Students in Ucon attend schools within the Bonneville Joint School District#93. Ucon Elementary School is located right in the city. After elementary school, students travel by bus to Rocky Mountain Middle School. They then go to Bonneville High School for their older grades.
Who Lives in Ucon?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Ucon has changed over many years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 364 | — | |
| 1930 | 349 | −4.1% | |
| 1940 | 449 | 28.7% | |
| 1950 | 356 | −20.7% | |
| 1960 | 532 | 49.4% | |
| 1970 | 664 | 24.8% | |
| 1980 | 833 | 25.5% | |
| 1990 | 895 | 7.4% | |
| 2000 | 943 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,108 | 17.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,161 | 4.8% | |
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Ucon's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 1,108 people living in Ucon. There were 336 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families (277). The city had about 1,402 people per square mile. There were also 368 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in Ucon were White (95.9%). A small number were Asian (0.1%) or Pacific Islander (0.3%). Some people were from other backgrounds (2.3%) or a mix of two or more (1.4%). About 6.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (50.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.3%) were married couples living together. Some households had a female head (11.6%) or a male head (3.6%) without a spouse. About 17.6% of households were not families.
The average age in Ucon was 28.6 years old. Many residents (38.1%) were under 18. About 7.6% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25.2% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 19.6%. About 9.6% of residents were 65 or older. There were slightly more males (53.1%) than females (46.9%) in the city.
Famous People from Ucon
- N. M. Jorgensen – a well-known football coach.
- Dean Mortimer – a member of the Idaho Senate, who grew up in Ucon.
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Location of Ucon in Bonneville County, Idaho.
See also
- In Spanish: Ucon (Idaho) para niños
