Montpelier, Idaho
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Montpelier is a city located in Bear Lake County, Idaho. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,785. The city is largest community in the Bear Lake Valley, a farming region north of Bear Lake in southeastern Idaho along the Utah border. It was settled in 1863 by Mormon pioneers on the route of the Oregon Trail. In 1892 the railroad was extended to Montpelier, with a terminal being located here until 1972. U.S. Highways 89 and 30 intersect in Montpelier.
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Geography
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Montpelier is located at 42°19'13" North, 111°18'13" West (42.320416, -111.303703)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 km² (1.8 mi²). 4.8 km² (1.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,785 people, 1,012 households, and 715 families residing in the city. The population density is 584.4/km² (1,512.3/mi²). There are 1,171 housing units at an average density of 245.7/km² (635.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.70% White, 0.00% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.97% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 3.81% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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There are 1,012 households out of which 38.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% are married couples living together, 8.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% are non-families. 26.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.70 and the average family size is 3.31.
In the city the population is spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $29,693, and the median income for a family is $33,639. Males have a median income of $32,218 versus $15,227 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,364. 12.9% of the population and 9.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.6% of those under the age of 18 and 9.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External link
- Photographic virtual tour of Montpelier. (http://www.Untraveledroad.com/USA/Idaho/Bearlake/Montpelier.htm)