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Encyclopedia > Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, Idaho
Official seal of Pocatello, Idaho
Seal
Nickname: US Smile Capital
Motto: Gateway to the Northwest
Location in Bannock County and the state of Idaho
Coordinates: 42°52′30.8″N 112°26′50.2″W / 42.875222, -112.447278
Country United States
State Idaho
Counties Bannock, Power
Government
 - Mayor Roger W. Chase
Area
 - City 28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²)
 - Land 28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²)
 - Water 0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation 4,462 ft (1,360 m)
Population (2006)
 - City 51,466
 - Density 1,822.5/sq mi (723.8/km²)
 - Urban 53,932
 - Metro 83,303
Time zone Mountain Standard Time (MST) (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) (UTC-6)
Area code(s) 208
FIPS code 16-64090
GNIS feature ID 0397053
Website: http://www.pocatello.us

Pocatello (pronounced /ˌpoʊkəˈtɛloʊ/) is the county seat and largest city of Bannock CountyGR6, with a small portion on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in neighboring Power County, in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Idaho. It is the principal city of the 'Pocatello, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area' which encompasses all of Bannock and Power counties of Idaho. As of the 2000 Census the population of Pocatello was 51,466 (2006 estimate: 53,932)[1]. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... EXAMPLE:Laughbox,Blondie,BamBam,Pinkie,etc. ... For other uses, see Motto (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Bannock_County_Idaho_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Pocatello_Highlighted. ... Bannock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. ... 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Pocatello routinely switches places with Idaho Falls as the fourth largest city in the state and the largest city in the Eastern Idaho region. Coordinates: , Country State County Bonneville Founded 1864 Incorporated 1891 Government  - Mayor Jared Fuhriman Area  - City  17. ... Eastern Idaho is a generic term used to describe areas of Idaho which lie east of the Magic Valley region. ...


Pocatello is home of Idaho State University and AMI Semiconductor. Founded as an important stop on the first railroad in Idaho during the gold rush, the city later became an important center for agriculture. It is located along the Portneuf River where it emerges from the mountains onto the Snake River Plain, along the route of the Oregon Trail. The name comes from Chief Pocatello, a chief of the Shoshoni who granted the right-of-way for the railroad across the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. The city is served by the Pocatello Regional Airport. Idaho State University (ISU) is a public university operated by the U.S. state of Idaho. ... AMI Semiconductor is a company engaged the design and manufacture of customer specific integrated circuit solutions, including solutions for the Automotive, Medical and Industrial markets. ... GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... The Portneuf River, seen from U.S. Highway 30 west of Soda Springs The Portneuf River is a tributary of the Snake River, approximately 96 mi (156 km) long, in southeastern Idaho in the United States. ... Big Southern Buttes Prominence on Snake River Plain The Snake River Plain is a geological feature of (primarily) the American state of Idaho. ... The Ox Team or the Old Oregon Trail 1852-1906 by Ezra Meeker. ... Chief Pocatello (1815–October 1884) was a leader of Shoshoni, a Native American people in western North America. ... Shoshone is a Native American language. ... Grain elevator on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation The Fort Hall Indian Reservation is an Indian reservation of the Shoshoni and Bannock people in the U.S. state of Idaho. ... Pocatello Regional Airport (IATA: PIH, ICAO: KPIH) is a public airport located in the northwestern part of Pocatello, Idaho. ...

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History

The area of the city along the Portneuf River was inhabited for several years by the Shoshoni and Bannock peoples for several centuries before the arrival of Europeans into the area in the early 19th century. In 1834, Nathaniel Jarvis Wyeth, a U.S. fur trader, established Fort Hall as a trading post north of the present location of the city. The post was later acquired by the Hudson's Bay Company and became an important stop on the Oregon Trail, a branch of which descended the Portneuf through the present-day location of the city. A replica of the Fort Hall trading post is now operated as museum in southern Pocatello. Shoshone is a Native American language. ... The Bannock or Banate are a Native American people who traditionally lived in the northern Great Basin in what is now southeastern Oregon and Southern Idaho. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1834 (MDCCCXXXIV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Nathaniel Jarvis Wyeth (January 29, 1802–August 31, 1856) was an American inventor, ice harvester, and explorer and trader in the far west. ... An Alberta fur trader in the 1890s. ... Fort Hall Fort Hall in the United States was a 19th century outpost in the eastern Oregon Country. ... Hudsons Bay Company (HBC; Compagnie de la Baie dHudson in French) is the oldest commercial corporation in North America and is one of the oldest in the world. ...


The discovery of gold in Idaho in 1860 brought the first large wave of U.S. settlers to the region. The Portneuf Valley became an important conduit for transportation of goods and freight. In 1877, railroad magnate Jay Gould of the Union Pacific Railroad acquired and extended the Utah and Northern Railway, which had previously stopped at the Utah border, into Idaho through the Portneuf Canyon. "Pocatello Junction", as it was first called, was founded as stop along this route during the gold rush. After the gold rush subsided, the region began to attract ranchers and farmers. By 1882, the first residences and commercial development appeared in Pocatello. GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... 1877 (MDCCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Jay Gould (1836-1892) Jason Gould (May 27, 1836 – December 2, 1892) was an American financier. ... The Union Pacific Railroad (AAR reporting marks UP) (NYSE: UNP), headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest railroad network in the United States. ... The Utah and Northern Railway is a defunct railroad that was operated in the Utah Territory in the western United States during the late 1860s and early 1870s. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Year 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...


In 1962 Pocatello absorbed nearby Alameda and became for a time the largest city in Idaho. Pocatello remains one of the state's largest cities. Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alameda was a city in Bannock County, Idaho. ...


Geography and Climate

Pocatello is located at 42°52′31″N, 112°26′50″W (42.875214, -112.447267)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 73.1 square kilometers (28.2 sq mi), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Monthly Normal and Record High and Low Temperatures
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Rec High °F 60 65 75 86 97 103 104 104 98 91 75 64
Norm High °F 32.5 39 48.5 58.5 67.7 78.3 87.5 86.8 75.7 62 44.5 33.8
Norm Low °F 16.3 20.9 27.3 32.6 39.2 45.7 50.9 49.9 41.8 33.3 24.9 16.8
Rec Low °F -30 -33 -12 13 20 28 34 30 19 7 -14 -29
Precip (in) 1.14 1.01 1.38 1.18 1.51 0.91 0.7 0.66 0.89 0.97 1.13 1.1
Source: USTravelWeather.com [1]

Demographics

Historic downtown Pocatello
Historic downtown Pocatello

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 51,466 people, 19,334 households, and 12,973 families residing in the city. The population density was 703.7/km² (1,822.5/mi²). There were 20,627 housing units at an average density of 282.0/km² (730.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.32% White, 0.72% African American, 1.35% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 2.18% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.94% of the population.The top 5 ethnic groups in Pocatello are . Historic downtown Pocatello, Idaho (taken Oct. ... Historic downtown Pocatello, Idaho (taken Oct. ... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


· English - 21%[2] · German - 16% · Irish - 9% · Danish - 4% · Swedish - 4%


There were 19,334 households out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.10. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 16.7% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $34,326, and the median income for a family was $41,884. Males had a median income of $33,984 versus $22,962 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,425. About 10.7% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Pocatello has 105 churches, including 53 Mormon wards. For other uses, see Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (disambiguation). ...


Education

Idaho State University (ISU) is a public university operated by the U.S. state of Idaho. Its main campus is in Pocatello with outreach programs in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Boise and Twin Falls.


Pocatello contains three high schools:


- Highland High School is a public school established in 1963 for grades 9-12 with a faculty of 72 and a current enrollment of 1,465 students. The school mascot is the 'rams' and the colors are black, white and red.[3]


- Pocatello High School is a public school estabilished in 1892 for grades 9-12, with a current enrollment of 1140 students. The school mascot is the 'indians' and the colors are red, blue and white. [4]


- Century High School is a public school established in 2000 for grades 9-12, with a current enrollment of 971 students. The school mascot is the 'diamondbacks' and the colors are purple, teal, black and white. [5]


There are three public middle schools, thirteen public elementary schools and various alternative and church based private schools and academies.


Trivia

  • The North American Vexillological Association ranked Pocatello's flag 150th of 150 city flags in its 2004 American City Flags Survey.[2]
  • In Pocatello, it was against the law to look sad. Today, this law is remembered with the annual Smile Fest.[3]
  • On December 10, 1987, representatives from the American Bankers Association declared Pocatello the “U. S. Smile Capital.” [4]
  • Pocatello is home to Idaho State University and also Holt Arena, a multipurpose indoor stadium. Holt Arena is the home of the Real Dairy Bowl, a junior college football Bowl game.

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Sister cities

Pocatello has two sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI): Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ...

Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... Iwamizawa (岩見沢市; -shi) is a city located in Sorachi, Hokkaido, Japan. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Burkina_Faso. ...

References

  1. ^ Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Idaho, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (SUB-EST2006-04-16) Accessed 16 July 2007
  2. ^ North American Vexillological Association. NAVA - AMERICAN CITY FLAGS SURVEY. Retrieved on January 1, 2006.
  3. ^ City of Pocatello. HISTORY OF HOW SMILE POCATELLO CAME TO BE. Retrieved on July 1, 2007.
  4. ^ City of Pocatello. HISTORY OF HOW SMILE POCATELLO CAME TO BE. Retrieved on July 1, 2007.

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External links

  • City of Pocatello

Notes

  1. ^ Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Idaho, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (SUB-EST2006-04-16) Accessed 16 July 2007
  2. ^ North American Vexillological Association. NAVA - AMERICAN CITY FLAGS SURVEY. Retrieved on January 1, 2006.
  3. ^ City of Pocatello. HISTORY OF HOW SMILE POCATELLO CAME TO BE. Retrieved on July 1, 2007.
  4. ^ City of Pocatello. HISTORY OF HOW SMILE POCATELLO CAME TO BE. Retrieved on July 1, 2007.

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Pocatello is a city located in Bannock County, with a small portion in neighboring Power County, in southeastern Idaho.
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