Weippe, Idaho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Weippe, Idaho
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Location of Weippe in Clearwater County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Clearwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,028 ft (923 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 441 |
| • Density | 1,112.78/sq mi (429.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83553
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-86050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412204 |
Weippe (pronounced WEE-ipe) is a small city in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States. In 2010, about 441 people lived there. This was a small increase from 411 people in 2000.
Weippe is famous for a historical event. In September 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition met the Nez Perce for the first time. This meeting happened on the Weippe Prairie, which is south of the city. The explorers were very hungry when they met the Nez Perce.
About Weippe's Location
Weippe is located in the state of Idaho. It is part of Clearwater County. The city covers a total area of about 0.42 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Weippe
The number of people living in Weippe has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown or shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 713 | — | |
| 1980 | 828 | 16.1% | |
| 1990 | 532 | −35.7% | |
| 2000 | 416 | −21.8% | |
| 2010 | 441 | 6.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 444 | 0.7% | |
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Weippe's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 441 people living in Weippe. These people lived in 198 homes. About 121 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Weippe were White (98.4%). A small number were Native American (0.7%) or Asian (0.2%). Some people were from two or more races (0.5%). About 1.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In the homes, about 24% had children under 18 years old. Almost half (46%) were married couples. The average age of people in Weippe was about 48 years old. About 21% of residents were under 18. About 24% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (51.5%) than males (48.5%).
See also
- In Spanish: Weippe para niños
