Rexburg is a city in Madison County, Idaho, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 17,257. The city is the county seat of Madison County^GR6. Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Twenty-second United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. ...

Rexburg is the principal city of the Rexburg, ID Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Fremont and Madison Counties. United States micropolitan areas, as defined by the Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget, are areas in the United States based around a core city or town with a population of 10,000 to 49,999. ... Fremont County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. ... Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. ...

Geography

Rexburg is located at 43°49′23″N, 111°47′7″W (43.823002, -111.785321)^GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias ID county maps by Seth Ilys. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.8 km² (5.0 mi²). 12.6 km² (4.9 mi²) of that is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of that is water. The total area is 1.61% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... 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. ...

Rexburg is close to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes, the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons. Yellowstone National Park is a U.S. National Park located in the western states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. ... The Teton Range The Teton Range is a small but dramatic mountain range of the Rocky Mountains in North America. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 17,257 people, 4,274 households, and 2,393 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,365.4/km² (3,534.4/mi²). There were 4,533 housing units at an average density of 358.6/km² (928.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.20% White, 0.30% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.28% Pacific Islander, 2.23% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.04% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... 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. ...

There were 4,274 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.71 and the average family size was 3.45. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 18.3% under the age of 18, 57.3% from 18 to 24, 11.9% from 25 to 44, 7.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 20 years. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,965, and the median income for a family was $36,047. Males had a median income of $27,280 versus $17,592 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,173. About 13.2% of families and 44.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 12.3% 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. ...

Notable

Rexburg is home to Brigham Young University-Idaho, a Latter-day Saint (LDS/Mormon) institution of higher learning. The University began as a small high school-level academy on a site known as Mosquito Bend in 1888. It was later named Ricks Academy and eventually was established as Ricks College, in honor of Mormon pioneer and city founder, Thomas E. Ricks. At one time, Ricks College was the largest private junior college in the United States; it became a four-year university in 2000. The city takes its name from Ricks, and was initially known as Ricksburg. Brigham Young University–Idaho (BYU-Idaho or BYU-I) is a four-year university owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... A Latter-day Saint is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). ... The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ... The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the most-recognized architectural symbol of Mormonism For other uses, see Mormon (disambiguation). ... Name Brigham Young University-Idaho location (main campus) Rexburg, ID 83460 Established November 12, 1888 as Bannock Academy August 10, 2001 as BYU-Idaho Community Urban Type Private coeducational Classification Parochial Religion Owned and closely controlled by the LDS Church Enrollment 10,730 Faculty Not Availble President Robert Wilkes - Interim... This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Name Brigham Young University-Idaho location (main campus) Rexburg, ID 83460 Established November 12, 1888 as Bannock Academy August 10, 2001 as BYU-Idaho Community Urban Type Private coeducational Classification Parochial Religion Owned and closely controlled by the LDS Church Enrollment 10,730 Faculty Not Availble President Robert Wilkes - Interim...

The serving of hard liquors has been prohibited since 1947, and the predominantly LDS culture has left the city with no nightclubs, bars, or coffee shops. Restrictions on sales of alcohol have recently been eased as the city has grown, and it is now possible to purchase beer and wine at some restaurants. Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... A nightclub (often dance club or club, particularly in the UK) is an entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark. ... Bars or bars can mean: The plural of bar. ... A Street Cafe, Jerusalem, Henry Fenn (1838- ): steel engraving in Picturesque Palestine, ca 1875 A coffeehouse, coffee shop, or café shares some of the characteristics of a bar, and some of the characteristics of a restaurant. ...

Rexburg hosts the annual International Folk Dance Festival, the city's largest and most well-known attraction, each summer, where dancers are invited from all over the world to perform dances from their culture, as well as share other aspects of their culture.

In October 2006, Rexburg was featured in a salon.com article as being the "reddest place in America,"^[1] referring to the area's conservative politics. In 2004, 93% of Madison County's votes for President went to George W. Bush, or to candidates running for small, conservative political parties. Screenshot of Salon. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ...

Construction of Idaho's third LDS temple has been underway in Rexburg since 2004, and is scheduled to be completed in 2007.

Notable natives include:

• Card Walker, former Disney executive
• Christian Jacobs, frontman of The Aquabats
• BYU Professor of Humanities, Rick Davis

E. Cardon Walker (commonly, Card Walker) (January 9, 1916 - November 28, 2005) was a top Walt Disney Productions executive in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. ... The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is one of the largest media and entertainment corporations in the world. ... Christian Richards Jacobs (born January 11, 1972 in Rexburg, Idaho), known by the stage name The MC Bat Commander or MCBC for short, has been the lead singer of The Aquabats since the band formed in 1994. ... The Aquabats are an American rock band formed in 1994 in Huntington Beach, California and currently recording for Nitro Records. ...

Teton Dam Flood

Rexburg was severely damaged by the Teton Dam Flood of June 1976. The Teton River flows through northern Rexburg, and left most of the city underwater for several days after the Teton Dam ruptured. A museum dedicated to the Teton Dam Flood and the history of Rexburg and the area, located in the basement of the Rexburg Tabernacle, has been a major city landmark for decades. The reservoir behind the Teton Dam was emptied within hours of the initial breach. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ...

External links

• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 43.823002° -111.785321°
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  • Topographic map from TopoZone
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• Teton Dam Flood Museum, Rexburg, Idaho
• Rexburg Road Issues, etc.
• Brigham Young University-Idaho
• City of Rexburg
• Rexburg Chamber Of Commerce
• Rexburg Standard Journal
• Rexburg Online
• Civil Defense Caves
• St. Anthony Sand Dunes (near Rexburg)

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Larger cities	Boise | Coeur d'Alene | Idaho Falls | Lewiston | Meridian | Nampa | Pocatello | Twin Falls List of cities in Idaho, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Nickname: City of Trees Motto: Energy Peril Success Location of Boise in the State of Idaho Coordinates: Country United States State Idaho County Ada Founded 1863 Incorporated 1864 Mayor David H. Bieter (NP) Area    - City {{{area_total}}} km²  (64 sq mi) Elevation {{{elevation}}} m  (2700 ft) Population  - City 211,830  - Metro... Coeur dAlene (IPA: ) is the county seat and largest city of Kootenai County, IdahoGR6. ... Idaho Falls is the county seat and largest city of Bonneville County, IdahoGR6. ... Map Political Statistics Founded 1861 Incorporated 1861 County Nez Perce County Mayor Jeff Nesset Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 44. ... Meridian is a city in Ada County, Idaho. ... Nampa (IPA: ) is the largest city in Canyon County, Idaho, and the second largest in the state. ... Historic downtown Pocatello Pocatello is a city located in Bannock County, with a small portion in neighboring Power County, in southeastern Idaho. ... Motto: People Serving People Nickname: {{{nickname}}} Map Political Statistics Founded 1904 Incorporated 1904 Twin Falls County Mayor Lance W. Clow Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 31. ...
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