Grangeville, Idaho

Grangeville is a city located in Idaho County, Idaho. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,228. The city is the largest city, and county seat, of Idaho CountyTemplate:GR, the largest county in Idaho.

Geography

Location of Grangeville, Idaho

Grangeville is located at 45°55'35" North, 116°7'17" West (45.926449, -116.121464)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.5 km² (1.4 mi²). 3.5 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Culture

The people of Grangeville enjoy close access to scenic and wildlife areas. Whitewater rafting is a popular pursuit. The Clearwater River, Snake River, and Salmon River lie close by. Salmon and steelhead fishing is often a choice of recreation. Many residents of Grangeville hunt deer, elk, and turkeys in the surrounding forests. Hiking is also popular. The Nez Perce National Forest lies to the south of Grangeville, as does [Hells Canyon]].

Many residents of Grangeville depend on the neaby forests for their careers. In addition to timber harvesting, the U.S. Forest Service is a major source of employment in the region.

Grangeville's Border Days is a large public celebration on the weekend of July 4th (Independence Day), which features the state's oldest rodeo as well as parades, art shows, and dances.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,228 people, 1,333 households, and 857 families residing in the city. The population density is 916.4/km² (2,366.4/mi²). There are 1,474 housing units at an average density of 418.5/km² (1,080.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.34% White, 0.03% African American, 1.15% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. 1.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,333 households out of which 31.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% are married couples living together, 9.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% are non-families. 32.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 2.96.

In the city the population is spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $27,984, and the median income for a family is $34,625. Males have a median income of $27,369 versus $16,179 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,774. 13.6% of the population and 10.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.0% of those under the age of 18 and 10.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.