County in Idaho, United States
County in Idaho
Bannock County
is a
county
in the southeastern part of
Idaho
. As of the
2020 census
, the population was 87,018,
[1]
making it the sixth-most populous county in Idaho. The
county seat
and largest city is
Pocatello
.
[2]
The county was established in 1893 and named after the local
Bannock
tribe
.
[3]
It is one of the counties with territories included in the
Fort Hall Indian Reservation
of the federally recognized Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.
Geography
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According to the
United States Census Bureau
, the county has a total area of 1,147 square miles (2,970 km
2
), of which 1,112 square miles (2,880 km
2
) is land and 35 square miles (91 km
2
) (3.1%) is water.
[4]
The
Portneuf River
flows through the county, meeting the
Snake River
(the
American Falls Reservoir
) at the county's lowest point, its northwestern corner. Bonneville Peak, on the eastern border in the
Portneuf Range
, is the county's highest point at 9,271 feet (2,826 m) ASL; on its western slopes is the
Pebble Creek
ski area
.
Adjacent counties
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Highways
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National protected area
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Demographics
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Historical population
Census
| Pop.
| Note
| %±
|
1900
| 11,702
| | ?
|
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1910
| 19,242
| | 64.4%
|
---|
1920
| 27,532
| | 43.1%
|
---|
1930
| 31,266
| | 13.6%
|
---|
1940
| 34,759
| | 11.2%
|
---|
1950
| 41,745
| | 20.1%
|
---|
1960
| 49,342
| | 18.2%
|
---|
1970
| 52,200
| | 5.8%
|
---|
1980
| 65,421
| | 25.3%
|
---|
1990
| 66,026
| | 0.9%
|
---|
2000
| 75,565
| | 14.4%
|
---|
2010
| 82,839
| | 9.6%
|
---|
2020
| 87,018
| | 5.0%
|
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2023 (est.)
| 90,400
| [5]
| 3.9%
|
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Bannock County is part of the Pocatello, Idaho
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
2010 census
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As of the
2010 census
, there were 82,839 people, 30,682 households, and 20,836 families in the county.
[10]
The population density was 74.5 inhabitants per square mile (28.8/km
2
). There were 33,191 housing units at an average density of 29.8 per square mile (11.5/km
2
).
[11]
The racial makeup of the county was 89.8% white, 3.2% American Indian, 1.3% Asian, 0.8% black or African American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.7% of the population.
[10]
In terms of ancestry, 23.4% were
English
, 16.9% were
German
, 9.3% were
Irish
, and 7.0% were
American
.
[12]
Of the 30,682 households, 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.1% were non-families, and 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.17. The median age was 31.4 years.
[10]
The median income for a household in the county was $44,848 and the median income for a family was $54,650. Males had a median income of $43,538 versus $28,870 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,275. About 10.6% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the
poverty line
, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those aged 65 or over.
[13]
2000 census
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As of the
2000 census
, there were 75,565 people, 27,192 households, and 19,224 families in the county. The population density was 68 inhabitants per square mile (26/km
2
). There were 29,102 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km
2
). The racial makeup of the county was 91.29%
White
, 0.59%
Black
or
African American
, 2.91%
Native American
, 0.99%
Asian
, 0.16%
Pacific Islander
, 2.08% from
other races
, and 1.98% from two or more races. 4.68% of the population were
Hispanic
or
Latino
of any race. 23.1% were of
English
, 14.2%
German
, 11.1%
American
, and 7.4%
Irish
ancestry.
There were 27,192 households, out of which 36.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were
married couples
living together, 10.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% were non-families. 22.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.20.
The county population contained 28.10% under the age of 18, 14.60% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 20.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.70 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 94.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,683, and the median income for a family was $44,192. Males had a median income of $36,056 versus $23,595 for females. The
per capita income
for the county was $17,148. About 9.80% of families and 13.90% of the population were below the
poverty line
, including 15.60% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those aged 65 or over.
Government and politics
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The last Democratic candidate for
President
to win the county was
Lyndon B. Johnson
in
1964
,
[14]
although subsequent Republican victories have been by smaller margins than those in neighboring counties, due to the presence of
Idaho State University
.
United States presidential election results for Bannock County, Idaho
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Year
|
Republican
|
Democratic
|
Third party
|
No.
|
%
|
No.
|
%
|
No.
|
%
|
2020
|
23,331
|
58.65%
|
14,682
|
36.91%
|
1,770
|
4.45%
|
2016
|
17,180
|
51.41%
|
10,342
|
30.95%
|
5,894
|
17.64%
|
2012
|
21,010
|
59.14%
|
13,214
|
37.20%
|
1,299
|
3.66%
|
2008
|
19,356
|
54.62%
|
14,792
|
41.74%
|
1,289
|
3.64%
|
2004
|
21,479
|
61.64%
|
12,903
|
37.03%
|
462
|
1.33%
|
2000
|
18,223
|
59.07%
|
10,892
|
35.30%
|
1,737
|
5.63%
|
1996
|
14,058
|
44.80%
|
12,806
|
40.81%
|
4,513
|
14.38%
|
1992
|
12,016
|
37.30%
|
11,091
|
34.43%
|
9,104
|
28.26%
|
1988
|
14,986
|
52.40%
|
13,074
|
45.71%
|
541
|
1.89%
|
1984
|
18,742
|
65.77%
|
9,399
|
32.98%
|
355
|
1.25%
|
1980
|
18,477
|
61.88%
|
8,639
|
28.93%
|
2,743
|
9.19%
|
1976
|
13,172
|
53.65%
|
10,261
|
41.80%
|
1,117
|
4.55%
|
1972
|
12,856
|
57.93%
|
7,840
|
35.33%
|
1,495
|
6.74%
|
1968
|
10,234
|
47.97%
|
9,084
|
42.58%
|
2,016
|
9.45%
|
1964
|
7,825
|
36.72%
|
13,483
|
63.28%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
1960
|
9,157
|
42.11%
|
12,586
|
57.89%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
1956
|
10,476
|
53.51%
|
9,101
|
46.49%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
1952
|
10,864
|
55.25%
|
8,771
|
44.61%
|
27
|
0.14%
|
1948
|
5,580
|
35.86%
|
9,679
|
62.20%
|
301
|
1.93%
|
1944
|
5,413
|
35.84%
|
9,681
|
64.09%
|
11
|
0.07%
|
1940
|
5,419
|
34.05%
|
10,493
|
65.94%
|
1
|
0.01%
|
1936
|
3,830
|
28.60%
|
9,443
|
70.51%
|
120
|
0.90%
|
1932
|
4,676
|
35.81%
|
8,271
|
63.34%
|
112
|
0.86%
|
1928
|
5,297
|
53.22%
|
4,602
|
46.24%
|
54
|
0.54%
|
1924
|
4,520
|
44.99%
|
1,612
|
16.05%
|
3,914
|
38.96%
|
1920
|
4,871
|
62.00%
|
2,986
|
38.00%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
1916
|
2,950
|
40.10%
|
4,084
|
55.52%
|
322
|
4.38%
|
1912
|
2,316
|
48.04%
|
1,486
|
30.82%
|
1,019
|
21.14%
|
1908
|
2,690
|
56.75%
|
1,892
|
39.92%
|
158
|
3.33%
|
1904
|
2,826
|
68.58%
|
1,063
|
25.79%
|
232
|
5.63%
|
1900
|
1,684
|
51.58%
|
1,581
|
48.42%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
1896
|
228
|
14.27%
|
1,363
|
85.29%
|
7
|
0.44%
|
Similar to other Idaho counties, an elected three-member
county commission
heads the county government. Other elected officials include
clerk
, treasurer,
sheriff
,
assessor
,
coroner
, and
prosecutor
.
[16]
Like other
eastern Idaho
counties, Bannock County has a significant Latter Day Saint population which tends to strongly vote
Republican
. However, a substantial
trade union
presence in the county - as well as the
Idaho State University
community - often gives
Democrats
an overall advantage, especially in local races. Bannock County routinely elects more Democrats than Republicans to county-level offices.
At the state level, Bannock County is located in Legislative Districts 28 and 29.
[17]
Democrats currently control two of these six seats in the
Idaho Legislature
.
[18]
In 2016, Republicans were able to win House Seat A in District 29.
Idaho Department of Correction
operates the
Pocatello Women's Correctional Center
(PWCC) in
Pocatello
and in Bannock County.
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Communities
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Cities
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Census-designated places
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Unincorporated communities
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Education
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School districts include:
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There is also a
Bureau of Indian Education
(BIE)-affiliated school,
Shoshone Bannock Jr./Sr. High School
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See also
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References
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"State & County QuickFacts"
. United States Census Bureau
. Retrieved
January 16,
2024
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"Find a County"
. National Association of Counties. Archived from
the original
on May 31, 2011
. Retrieved
June 7,
2011
.
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Idaho.gov - Bannock County
Archived
August 10, 2009, at the
Wayback Machine
- accessed May 31, 2009
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"US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990"
. United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011
. Retrieved
April 23,
2011
.
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"Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023"
. United States Census Bureau
. Retrieved
March 31,
2024
.
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"U.S. Decennial Census"
. United States Census Bureau
. Retrieved
June 28,
2014
.
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"Historical Census Browser"
. University of Virginia Library
. Retrieved
June 28,
2014
.
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"Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990"
. United States Census Bureau
. Retrieved
June 28,
2014
.
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"Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000"
(PDF)
. United States Census Bureau.
Archived
(PDF)
from the original on March 27, 2010
. Retrieved
June 28,
2014
.
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a
b
c
"Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data"
. United States Census Bureau. Archived from
the original
on February 13, 2020
. Retrieved
January 4,
2016
.
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"Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County"
. United States Census Bureau. Archived from
the original
on February 13, 2020
. Retrieved
January 4,
2016
.
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"Selected Social Characteristics in the US ? 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates"
. United States Census Bureau. Archived from
the original
on February 13, 2020
. Retrieved
January 4,
2016
.
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"Selected Economic Characteristics ? 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates"
. United States Census Bureau. Archived from
the original
on February 13, 2020
. Retrieved
January 4,
2016
.
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Dave Leip's Atlas of US Presidential Elections
- ^
Leip, David.
"Atlas of US Presidential Elections"
.
uselectionatlas.org
. Retrieved
April 4,
2018
.
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Bannock County Elections
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Idaho Legislative District Map
Archived
November 17, 2011, at the
Wayback Machine
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Idaho Legislative Districts
Archived
November 10, 2008, at the
Wayback Machine
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Static Printable Map of Pocatello & Chubbuck
Archived
September 27, 2011, at the
Wayback Machine
. City of Pocatello. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
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Blackrock ID
Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
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Portneuf ID
Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
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Robin ID
Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
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Zenda ID
Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
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"2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Bannock County, ID"
(PDF)
.
United States Census Bureau
.
Archived
(PDF)
from the original on July 21, 2021
. Retrieved
July 21,
2022
.
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