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| name = Albion, Idaho | ||
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| | area_total_km2 = 1.22 | | area_total_km2 = 1.22 | ||
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| | elevation_m = 1440 | |||
| | elevation_ft = 4724 | |||
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| population_total = 234 | ||
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| ⚫ | | population_density_km2 = 191.71 | ||
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| | postal_code = 83311 | | postal_code = 83311 | ||
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| '''Albion''' is a city in ], ], United States. It is part of the ] ]. The population was |
'''Albion''' is a city in ], ], United States. It is part of the ] ]. The population was 234 at the ]. Albion was the county seat of Cassia County from 1879 to 1918. | ||
| Albion is one of the few cities in the ] region of Idaho founded before 1900. Beginning in 1893 it was home of the ], which trained many Idaho teachers. The school was closed in 1951 and its teaching programs were transferred to Idaho State College (now ]) in ]. By 2006 the campus had fallen into serious disrepair. | Albion is one of the few cities in the ] region of Idaho founded before 1900. Beginning in 1893 it was home of the ], which trained many Idaho teachers. The school was closed in 1951 and its teaching programs were transferred to Idaho State College (now ]) in ]. By 2006 the campus had fallen into serious disrepair. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| The first settlement at Albion was made ca. 1875.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=L7M3AQAAIAAJ&pg=RA1-PA8|year=1918|page=8}}</ref> The city was named for ], the poetic name for Great Britain.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=N5MrAAAAIBAJ&sjid=mdAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6059%2C721028 | title=Albion faces community identity crisis | work=Moscow-Pullman Daily News | date=May 5, 1989 | |
The first settlement at Albion was made ca. 1875.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=L7M3AQAAIAAJ&pg=RA1-PA8|year=1918|page=8}}</ref> The city was named for ], the poetic name for Great Britain.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=N5MrAAAAIBAJ&sjid=mdAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6059%2C721028 | title=Albion faces community identity crisis | work=Moscow-Pullman Daily News | date=May 5, 1989 | access-date=2 November 2015 | author=Harriman, Peter | pages=1B}}</ref> | ||
| Albion Normal School opened in 1893 and functioned until it closed in 1951. Magic Valley Christian College opened in 1957 but was closed in 1969 due to rumours. The school now stands as the site of five ]s and is a popular tourist attraction thanks to paranormal investigations. | |||
| ⚫ | ] was founded in Albion in 1904. Although the bank's headquarters is now located in ], it continues to operate a branch in Albion.<ref> |
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| ⚫ | ] was founded in Albion in 1904. Although the bank's headquarters is now located in ], it continues to operate a branch in Albion.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dlevans.com/history.asp |title=DL Evans Bank History |access-date=2008-12-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081223112958/http://www.dlevans.com/history.asp |archive-date=2008-12-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | ==Geography== | ||
| Albion is located at {{coord|42|24|39|N|113|34|51|W|type:city}} (42.410882, -113.580901).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | ==Geography== | ||
| According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.47|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=] | |
According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.47|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=] |access-date=2012-12-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref> | ||
| The college was later opened by the Church of Christ as ]. This was a part of Pepperdine College in California. | The college was later opened by the Church of Christ as ]. This was a part of Pepperdine College in California. | ||
| == Climate == | === Climate === | ||
| <div style="width:75%"> | <div style="width:75%"> | ||
| {{Weather box | {{Weather box | ||
| |location = Albion, Idaho | |location = Albion, Idaho | ||
| |single line = Y | |single line = Y | ||
| |collapsed = yes | |||
| |Jan high F = 38.1 | |Jan high F = 38.1 | ||
| |Feb high F = 41.7 | |Feb high F = 41.7 | ||
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| ==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
| {{US Census population | {{US Census population | ||
| |align= left | |||
| |1880= 257 | |1880= 257 | ||
| |1890= 179 | |1890= 179 | ||
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| |2000= 262 | |2000= 262 | ||
| |2010= 267 | |2010= 267 | ||
| |2020= 234 | |||
| |estyear=2016 | |||
| ⚫ | |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> | ||
| |estimate=269 | |||
| |estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/ |
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| }} | }} | ||
| ===2010 census=== | ===2010 census=== | ||
| As of the ]<ref name =" |
As of the ]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=2012-12-18}}</ref> of 2010, there were 267 people, 113 households, and 73 families residing in the city. The ] was {{convert|568.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 138 housing units at an average density of {{convert|293.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% ], 3.0% from ], and 0.7% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 4.5% of the population. | ||
| There were 113 households of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were ] living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99. | There were 113 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were ] living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99. | ||
| The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female. | The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female. | ||
| ===2000 census=== | ===2000 census=== | ||
| As of the ]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url= |
As of the ]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 262 people, 108 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|635.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 120 housing units at an average density of {{convert|291.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 99.24% ], 0.76% from ]. ] or ] of any race were 2.67% of the population. | ||
| There were 108 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were ] living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.12. | There were 108 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were ] living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.12. | ||
| In the city, the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males. | In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males. | ||
| The median income for a household in the city was $42,375, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $43,125 versus $23,750 for females. The ] for the city was $24,259. About 10.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the ], including 12.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.2% of those sixty five or over. | The median income for a household in the city was $42,375, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $43,125 versus $23,750 for females. The ] for the city was $24,259. About 10.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the ], including 12.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.2% of those sixty five or over. | ||
| ==Education== | ==Education== | ||
| The city is served by the ]. | The city is served by the ]. | ||
| The city is zoned to: | The city is zoned to: | ||
| * Albion Elementary School | * Albion Elementary School | ||
| ==Notable people== | |||
| * ] (1899-1973) - educator, American religious leader | |||
| * ] (1943-) - classical composer, lived in Albion as a child 1947 to 1951 | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Reflist}} | ||
| {{Cassia County, Idaho}} | {{Cassia County, Idaho}} | ||
| {{authority control}} | |||
| ] | ] | ||
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City in Idaho, United States
| Albion, Idaho | |
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| City | |
 Overhead photo of Albion (2024) | |
 Location of Albion in Cassia County, Idaho. | |
| Coordinates: 42°24′35″N 113°34′50″W / 42.40972°N 113.58056°W / 42.40972; -113.58056 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Cassia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km) |
| Elevation | 4,728 ft (1,441 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 234 |
| • Density | 496.82/sq mi (191.71/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 83311 |
| Area code | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-01000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409677 |
| Website | www |
Albion is a city in Cassia County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Burley, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 234 at the 2020 census. Albion was the county seat of Cassia County from 1879 to 1918.
Albion is one of the few cities in the Magic Valley region of Idaho founded before 1900. Beginning in 1893 it was home of the Albion State Normal School, which trained many Idaho teachers. The school was closed in 1951 and its teaching programs were transferred to Idaho State College (now Idaho State University) in Pocatello. By 2006 the campus had fallen into serious disrepair.
History
The first settlement at Albion was made ca. 1875. The city was named for Albion, the poetic name for Great Britain.
Albion Normal School opened in 1893 and functioned until it closed in 1951. Magic Valley Christian College opened in 1957 but was closed in 1969 due to rumours. The school now stands as the site of five haunted houses and is a popular tourist attraction thanks to paranormal investigations.
D. L. Evans Bank was founded in Albion in 1904. Although the bank's headquarters is now located in Burley, it continues to operate a branch in Albion.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km), all of it land. The college was later opened by the Church of Christ as Magic Valley Christian College. This was a part of Pepperdine College in California.
Climate
| Climate data for Albion, Idaho | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38.1 (3.4) |
41.7 (5.4) |
49.3 (9.6) |
59.5 (15.3) |
67.3 (19.6) |
75.7 (24.3) |
86.2 (30.1) |
85.8 (29.9) |
74.8 (23.8) |
63.5 (17.5) |
49.6 (9.8) |
40.8 (4.9) |
61.0 (16.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 15.2 (−9.3) |
19.6 (−6.9) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
36.9 (2.7) |
41.3 (5.2) |
47.2 (8.4) |
47.1 (8.4) |
38.2 (3.4) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
18.5 (−7.5) |
31.2 (−0.5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.5 (38) |
1.2 (30) |
1.2 (30) |
1.4 (36) |
1.6 (41) |
1.1 (28) |
0.6 (15) |
0.4 (10) |
0.8 (20) |
1.3 (33) |
1.4 (36) |
1.4 (36) |
13.9 (350) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 257 | — | |
| 1890 | 179 | −30.4% | |
| 1900 | 306 | 70.9% | |
| 1910 | 392 | 28.1% | |
| 1920 | 388 | −1.0% | |
| 1930 | 262 | −32.5% | |
| 1940 | 357 | 36.3% | |
| 1950 | 610 | 70.9% | |
| 1960 | 415 | −32.0% | |
| 1970 | 229 | −44.8% | |
| 1980 | 286 | 24.9% | |
| 1990 | 305 | 6.6% | |
| 2000 | 262 | −14.1% | |
| 2010 | 267 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 234 | −12.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 267 people, 113 households, and 73 families residing in the city. The population density was 568.1 inhabitants per square mile (219.3/km). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 293.6 per square mile (113.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 3.0% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.
There were 113 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.
The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 262 people, 108 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was 635.5 inhabitants per square mile (245.4/km). There were 120 housing units at an average density of 291.1 per square mile (112.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 99.24% White, 0.76% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.67% of the population.
There were 108 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,375, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $43,125 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,259. About 10.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.2% of those sixty five or over.
Education
The city is served by the Cassia County School District.
The city is zoned to:
- Albion Elementary School
Notable people
- Harold B. Lee (1899-1973) - educator, American religious leader
- Stephen Montague (1943-) - classical composer, lived in Albion as a child 1947 to 1951
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Albion, Idaho
- The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 8.
- Harriman, Peter (May 5, 1989). "Albion faces community identity crisis". Moscow-Pullman Daily News. pp. 1B. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
- "DL Evans Bank History". Archived from the original on December 23, 2008. Retrieved December 9, 2008.
- "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Albion, Idaho". Weatherbase. 2011. Retrieved on November 24, 2011.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
| Municipalities and communities of Cassia County, Idaho, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| County seat: Burley | ||
| Cities |  | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | Strevell | |
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |