Eagle, Idaho

Eagle Island in Idaho was settled in 1863 by Truman Coe Catlin, who later shifted from crop farming to dairy farming, starting the island's dairy tradition. He also pioneered irrigation in the area by constructing a wide irrigation ditch. The most notable early community developer was Thomas Hugh Aiken, a Canadian surveyor, who helped establish the Eagle community in the 1870s. Despite the construction of Arrowrock Dam in 1915 and subsequent dams, flooding has been a recurrent issue for residents, leading to continued efforts to mitigate flood risks.{{Cite book |title=Eagle |publisher=Arcadia Publishing |year=2012 |isbn=9780738595375}}

The Eagle Fish Hatchery, established in the late 1940s in Idaho, was originally part of a trout program until the 1980s.{{Cite web |title=Eagle Fish Hatchery |url=https://idfg.idaho.gov/visit/hatchery/eagle |website=Idaho Fish and Game}} In 1991, it was restructured to support the conservation of Snake River sockeye salmon, an endangered species listed that year. The hatchery's mission shifted to preserving the species and its genetic diversity through the development of eight broodstocks derived from smolts, anadromous adults, and residual populations. It also houses the IDFG Eagle Fish Health Laboratory.Pravecek, J. (1997). Research and Recovery of Snake River Sockeye Salmon, 1995-1996 Annual Report.. . https://doi.org/10.2172/544739.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|29.40|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|28.92|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=2012-12-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02 }}

This region experiences warm to hot, dry summers, and cold, dry winters averaging {{convert|10|in|cm|spell=in}} of snow, with summer high temperatures averaging {{convert|79.6|F}} and winter low temperatures averaging {{convert|30.6|F}}.{{Cite web |title=Eagle Climate (United States of America) |url=https://en.climate-data.org/north-america/united-states-of-america/idaho/eagle-15971/ }} According to the Köppen climate classification system, Eagle has a "Csb" on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=710101&cityname=Eagle%2C+Idaho%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Eagle, Idaho]

{{US Census population

| 1980 = 2620

| 1990 = 3327

| 2000 = 11085

| 2010 = 19908

| 2020 = 30346

| estyear = 2021

| estimate = 32100

| estref = {{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/eaglecityidaho|date=November 29, 2022|title=Quick Facts Eagle city, Idaho|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=November 29, 2022}}

| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=November 29, 2022}}

}}Eagle is home to many retired civil servants, especially police officers and firefighters, from California. The Los Angeles Times has described California pension money from CalPERS as "the lifeblood of the economy" in Eagle.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-21 |title=California cops and firefighters are taking their pensions to Idaho's 'Little Orange County' |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-12-21/california-cops-firefighters-flee-california-take-pensions-to-eagle-idaho |access-date=2023-12-22 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}

At the 2020 census there were 30,346 people, 10,610 households, and 8,293 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|984.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 11,964 housing units at an average density of {{convert|384.9|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 91.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.8% from other races, and 4.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.6%.

Of the 10,610 households 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.8% were non-families. 13.8% of households were one person and 8.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age was 41.6 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

The median household income was $91,414 and the median family income was $107,607. Males had a median income of $65,625 versus $45,787 for females. The per capita income for the city was $51,917. About 5.3% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.{{Cite web |title=Eagle city, Idaho |url=https://data.census.gov/profile?g=1600000US1623410 |access-date=2022-11-29 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}

At the 2010 census there were 19,908 people, 7,069 households, and 5,585 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|688.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 7,570 housing units at an average density of {{convert|261.8|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7%.{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2012-12-18}}

Of the 7,069 households 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.0% were non-families. 17.7% of households were one person and 8.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age was 40.6 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

At the 2000 census there were 11,085 people, 3,864 households, and 3,098 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,206.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,048 housing units at an average density of {{convert|440.5|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.90% White, 0.37% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63%.{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}

Of the 3,864 households 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 16.1% of households were one person and 5.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.23.

The age distribution was 32.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median household income was $65,313 and the median family income was $71,907. Males had a median income of $50,962 versus $29,066 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,226. About 4.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

File:Downtown Eagle, Idaho. Photo taken by Richard Mouser on January 29th, 2019..jpg

The city features numerous parks, including Arboretum Park, Friendship Park, Heritage Park, Orval Krasen Park, Reid W. Merrill Sr. Community Park, and Stephen C. Guerber Park, among others. The Parks and Recreation department offers youth sports leagues, camps, special events (such as Eagle Fun Days), and maintains extensive trails. Nearby Eagle Island State Park provides a swimming beach, trails, disc golf, and winter sports.

Most of Eagle is in the West Ada School District, with a small portion in the Boise School District.{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st16_id/schooldistrict_maps/c16001_ada/DC20SD_C16001.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Ada County, ID|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=2022-07-21}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st16_id/schooldistrict_maps/c16001_ada/DC20SD_C16001_SD2MS.txt Text list] The portion in the Boise School District is zoned to: Shadow Hills Elementary School,{{cite web|url=https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jcBQVxpQhIBJVJBQHnKnCNL_pjIPbbbR|title=Elementary School Boundaries|publisher=Boise School District|accessdate=2022-07-21}} - [https://www.boiseschools.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=508306&pageId=2251798 Linked from here] Riverglen Middle School,{{cite web|url=https://www.boiseschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_508222/File/Departments/Boundaries%20&%20Transportation/Boundary%20Maps/BSD_WebMap_JrHigh_All_P20x16.pdf|title=Jr High School Boundaries|publisher=Boise School District|accessdate=2022-07-21}} and Capital High School.{{cite web|url=https://www.boiseschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_508222/File/Departments/Boundaries%20&%20Transportation/Boundary%20Maps/BSD_WebMap_SrHigh_All_P20x16.pdf|title=Sr High School Boundaries|publisher=Boise School District|accessdate=2022-07-21}}

The 2008 show The Baby Borrowers was filmed in Eagle.[http://www.idahostatesman.com/235/story/423599.html Eagle-based TV show, 'Baby Borrowers,' airs tonight] Eagle was the filming location for the 1980 film Bronco Billy.{{Cite web|title=12 Movies You May Not Have Known Were Shot in Idaho|url=https://www.locationshub.com/blog/2015/5/28/12-movies-you-may-not-have-known-were-shot-in-idaho|access-date=2020-09-24|website=LocationsHub|language=en-US}}

• Blake Bodily, soccer player{{Cite web |title=Blake Bodily |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/blake-bodily/ |access-date=January 29, 2025 |website=Major League Soccer}}
• Larry Craig, former U.S. Senator from Idaho; lived in Eagle as of 2008

[https://archive.today/20081228062622/http://www.washtimes.com/elections/candidate/126/ Washington Times Elections › Larry Craig]

• Taylor Kelly, football player; grew up in Eagle
• George Kennedy, actor; lived in Eagle at the time of his death
• Tanner Mangum, American football quarterback
• Travis Milburn, racing driver
• Jeb Putzier, NFL tight end
• Derek Schouman, NFL tight end
• Andrew Tuttle, racing driver
• John Wood, racing driver

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• {{official website|http://www.cityofeagle.org/}}

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