Wilder, Idaho
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{{Infobox settlement
| official_name = Wilder, Idaho
| settlement_type = City
| image_skyline = Wilder, City of.jpg
| image_caption =
| motto = "Golden Gate To The Treasure Valley"{{cite web|url= http://cityofwilder.org/ |title= City of Wilder, Idaho |publisher= City of Wilder, Idaho |accessdate= September 2, 2012}}
| image_map = File:Canyon County Idaho Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Wilder Highlighted 1687670.svg
| map_caption = Location of Wilder in Canyon County, Idaho.
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = United States
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Idaho
| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = Canyon
| established_title =
| established_date =
| government_type =
| government_footnotes =
| leader_title =
| leader_name =
| unit_pref = Imperial
| area_total_km2 = 1.88
| area_total_sq_mi = 0.72
| area_land_km2 = 1.85
| area_land_sq_mi = 0.71
| area_water_km2 = 0.03
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.01
| area_water_percent =
| population_total = 1533
| population_as_of = 2010
| population_density_km2 = 984.52
| population_density_sq_mi = 2549.65
| population_note =
| timezone = Mountain (MST)
| utc_offset = -7
| timezone_DST = MDT
| utc_offset_DST = -6
| elevation_ft = 2425
| coordinates = {{coord|43|40|41|N|116|54|26|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| postal_code_type = ZIP code
| postal_code = 83676
| area_code = 208
| blank_name = FIPS code
| blank_info = 16-87670
| blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
| blank1_info = 2412263{{GNIS|2412263}}
| website = {{URL|http://cityofwilder.org/}}
}}
{{US Census population
|1920= 349
|1930= 381
|1940= 507
|1950= 555
|1960= 603
|1970= 564
|1980= 1260
|1990= 1232
|2000= 1462
|2010= 1533
|estyear=2019
|estimate=1823
|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|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
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Wilder is a city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,533 at the 2010 census.
Wilder is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
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Wilder was established in 1919, and was named for Marshall P. Wilder, a magazine editor.{{cite web|url= http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=7110 |title= Profile for Wilder, Idaho, ID
|publisher= ePodunk|accessdate= September 2, 2012}}
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.74|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|0.73|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|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|accessdate=2012-12-18}}
Demographics
=2010 census=
At the 2010 census there were 1,533 people, 453 households, and 353 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2100.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 501 housing units at an average density of {{convert|686.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makup of the city was 44.6% White, 0.2% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 51.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 75.9%.{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-12-18}}
Of the 453 households 52.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.1% were non-families. 18.8% of households were one person and 7.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.38 and the average family size was 3.89.
The median age was 27 years. 37.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 18.2% were from 45 to 64; and 9.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
=2000 census=
At the 2000 census there were 1,462 people, 389 households, and 315 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|3,885.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 421 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,118.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makup of the city was 33.99% White, 0.21% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 62.93% from other races, and 2.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 76.40%.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}
Of the 389 households 52.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 17.2% of households were one person and 10.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.76 and the average family size was 4.30.
The age distribution was 39.2% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% 65 or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.
The median household income was $21,731 and the median family income was $25,625. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,601. About 27.7% of families and 31.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.4% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
References
External links
- [http://cityofwilder.org/ City of Wilder, Idaho Website] Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, Recreation and more
- [http://www.city-data.com/city/Wilder-Idaho.html City-Data.com] Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Wilder
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Category:Cities in Canyon County, Idaho