American Falls is a city located in Power County, Idaho. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,111. The city is the county seat of Power County6.
Geography
American Falls is located at 42°46′52″ North, 112°51′20″ West (42.781121, -112.855694)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.0 km˛ (1.5 mi˛). 4.0 km˛ (1.5 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,111 people, 1,429 households, and 1,063 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,030.7/km˛ (2,674.5/mi˛). There are 1,557 housing units at an average density of 390.4/km˛ (1,012.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 81.56% White, 0.15% African American, 1.00% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 15.15% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. 27.83% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,429 households out of which 40.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% are married couples living together, 11.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% are non-families. 22.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.84 and the average family size is 3.34.
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Twin Falls is perhaps best known for the 1974 attempt by Evel Knievel to jump the nearby Snake River Canyon in a specially-modified rocket cycle. Watched by millions on TV, the attempt ultimately failed following an premature deployment of Knievel's parachute. The foundation of the
Jackpot, Nevada is a small, unincorporated town in Elko County. Located less than a mile from the Nevada/Idaho border on U.S. Highway 93, Jackpot has been a popular gambling stop for those living in southern Idaho for many years. The town was founded on April 7, 1959 after Idaho outlawed all forms of gambling. The town has a permanent population of around 1,500.
Jackpot has six main hotels and motels with a built-in casino: Barton's Club 93, Cactus Pete's Resort Casino, Four Jacks Hotel and Casino, West Star Hotel and Casino, The Horseshu Hotel and Casino, and the Covered Wagon Hotel.
Post Falls is a city located in Kootenai County, Idaho. It is a town near the Idaho state line between Spokane, Washington, and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 17,247.
Post Falls is named for Frederick Post, who located there in 1871 to construct a sawmill along the Spokane River.
Geography
Post Falls is located at 47°42'56" North, 116°56'17" West (47.715552, -116.937926)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.1 km˛ (9.7 mi˛). 25.0 km˛ (9.7 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it
Idaho Falls is a city located in Bonneville County, Idaho. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 50,730. The city is the county seat of Bonneville County.
History
Idaho Falls was founded as Taylor's Crossing, named after Matt Taylor, who built a toll bridge across the Snake River. The town changed its name to Eagle Rock after a rock island that was the nesting site for numerous eagles in the river 7 miles north. Later, the town voted to re-name itself Idaho Falls, after the rapids that existed below the bridge in what was then called Black
Idaho Travel Guide
Idaho offers great outdoor opportunities. The Panhandle area has more than 2000 lakes, great rivers with kayaking opportunities. Sun valley has some of the best skiing possibilities in the US. Wallace is a small town in the middle of historic mining area. The mountains are all around and the scenery is great. Wallace is also the town they used in the filming of "Dantes Peak".
