Eagle, Idaho

Eagle, Idaho

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Eagle, Idaho
other_name =
native_name =
nickname =
settlement_type = City
motto =


imagesize =
image_caption =


flag_size =
image_

seal_size =
image_shield =
shield_size =
image_blank_emblem =
blank_emblem_type =
blank_emblem_size =


imagesize =
image_caption =


flag_size =
image_

seal_size =
image_shield =
shield_size =
image_blank_emblem =
blank_emblem_type =
blank_emblem_size =


mapsize =
map_caption = Location in Ada County and the state of Idaho


mapsize1 =
map_caption1 =
image_dot_

dot_mapsize =
dot_map_caption =
dot_x =
dot_y =
pushpin_

pushpin_label_position =
pushpin_map_caption =
pushpin_mapsize =
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Idaho
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Ada
subdivision_type3 =
subdivision_name3 =
subdivision_type4 =
subdivision_name4 =
government_footnotes =
government_type =
leader_title =
leader_name =
leader_title1 =
leader_name1 =
leader_title2 =
leader_name2 =
leader_title3 =
leader_name3 =
leader_title4 =
leader_name4 =
established_title =
established_date =
established_title2 =
established_date2 =
established_title3 =
established_date3 =
area_magnitude =
unit_pref = Imperial
area_footnotes =
area_total_km2 = 24.0
area_land_km2 = 23.8
area_water_km2 = 0.2
area_total_sq_mi = 9.3
area_land_sq_mi = 9.2
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1
area_water_percent =
area_urban_km2 =
area_urban_sq_mi =
area_metro_km2 =
area_metro_sq_mi =
area_blank1_title =
area_blank1_km2 =
area_blank1_sq_mi =
population_as_of = 2000
population_footnotes =
population_note =
population_total = 11085
population_density_km2 = 465.8
population_density_sq_mi = 1206.3
population_metro =
population_density_metro_km2 =
population_density_metro_sq_mi =
population_urban =
population_density_urban_km2 =
population_density_urban_sq_mi =
population_blank1_title =
population_blank1 =
population_density_blank1_km2 =
population_density_blank1_sq_mi =
timezone = Mountain (MST)
utc_offset = -7
timezone_DST = MDT
utc_offset_DST = -6
latd = 43
latm = 41
lats = 35
latNS = N
longd = 116
longm = 20
longs = 47
longEW = W
elevation_footnotes =
elevation_m = 782
elevation_ft = 2566
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 83616
area_code = 208
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 16-23410
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0396427
website =
footnotes =
Eagle is a city in Ada County, Idaho, United States. The population was 11,085 at the 2000 census. Due to growth in the Boise metropolitan area, Eagle has become increasingly suburban in recent years.

Geography

Eagle is located at coor dms|43|41|35|N|116|20|47|W|city (43.693093, -116.346366)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.3 square miles (24.0 km²), of which, 9.2 square miles (23.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.97%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 11,085 people, 3,864 households, and 3,098 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,206.3 people per square mile (465.7/km²). There were 4,048 housing units at an average density of 440.5/sq mi (170.1/km²). 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% of the population.

There were 3,864 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city the population was spread out with 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% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $65,313, and the median income for a family 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.

Education and Schools

Eagle is a part of the Meridian School District and is home to one high school (Eagle High School), one alternative high school (Eagle Academy), one middle school (Eagle Middle School), and three elementary schools (Eagle Elementary School, Eagle Hills Elementary School, and Seven Oaks Elementary School). The latter of the three elementary schools provides a year-around option for students in grades K-5. There are also two charter schools (North Star Charter School, Rolling Hills Charter School) and one private arts school (ArtsWest School).

Traditions

Each year, during the Eagle Fun Days festival, the Eagle Volunteer fire department puts on the "World's Largest Rocky Mountain Oyster(bull testicles) Feed" as a fund raiser for the organization.

Points of interest

* Arboretum Park

Arts, Music, and Culture

Eagle musicians with notable success includes Eva Renada, Trashing Andi, and Barefoot Backstage.

The 2008 NBC reality television show "The Baby Borrowers" was filmed in Eagle. [ [http://www.idahostatesman.com/235/story/423599.html Eagle-based TV show, 'Baby Borrowers,' airs tonight] ]

Notable residents

*George Kennedy, Academy Award-winning actor
*Jeb Putzier, NFL tight end for the Seattle Seahawks
*Ryan R. DeLuca, CEO of Bodybuilding.com
*Luke Barats, member of the Spokane-based sketch comedy duo Barats and Bereta
*Kimberly Glyn Weible, Miss Idaho USA 2004, and Miss Teen Idaho USA 1999
*Mark M. Peterson, Owner and President of the largest string of car dealerships in Idaho.
*Derek Schouman, National Football League tight end for the Buffalo Bills
*Larry Craig, United States Senator from Idaho [ [http://www.washtimes.com/elections/candidate/126/ Washington Times Elections › Larry Craig] ]
*The teen parents on the Baby Borrowers. They lived there during the show.

References

External links

* [http://www.idahoiz.com/ idahoIZ.com] — Guide to the Treasure Valley
* [http://www.artswestschool.org ArtsWest School]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Eagle (Idaho) — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Eagle. 43° 41′ 35″ N 116° 20′ 47″ W …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Eagle Academy (Eagle, Idaho) — Infobox school name = Eagle Academy city = Eagle state = Idaho country = USA oversight = principal = James Buschine students = 166 faculty = 12 type = Public mascot = Jaguar colors = Gray, Maroon, and White grades = 9 12 established = 1958 free… …   Wikipedia

  • Idaho locations by per capita income — Idaho is the forty first richest state in the United States of America, with a per capita income of $17,841 (2000). Idaho counties ranked by per capita income There are forty four counties located in Idaho, one of which is in the 100 richest… …   Wikipedia

  • Eagle (disambiguation) — Eagle is a broad family of birds.Eagle may also refer to: *Eagle (name), a family name and given name (and list of people with that name)VehiclesCars*AMC Eagle, all wheel drive automobiles *Eagle automobile, an automotive brand of the Chrysler… …   Wikipedia

  • Eagle — (engl. für „Adler“) bezeichnet: das Segelschulschiff Eagle (Schiff) der US Coast Guard mehrere britische Kriegsschiffe: HMS Eagle die Mondlandefähre von Apollo 11 einen Katamaran der Konstruktionsklasse F18, siehe Eagle (Katamaran) mehrere Flüsse …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Eagle Academy — is the name of several schools in the United States and other countries.*Eagle Academy is a Boot Camp styled school or behaviour modification facility in Belle Glade country, Florida *Eagle Academy is an alternative high school in Eagle, Idaho …   Wikipedia

  • Eagle High School — Infobox school name = Eagle High School city = Eagle state = Idaho country = USA oversight = principal = Terry Beck students = 2,200 faculty = 114 type = Public mascot = Mustangs colors = Hunter Green and Silver grades = 9 12 established =… …   Wikipedia

  • Idaho Falls, Idaho — Idaho Falls   City   Idaho Falls Greenbelt …   Wikipedia

  • Eagle Island State Park — is on the outskirts of the City of Eagle in the state of Idaho approximately 14 miles west of the state capital, Boise. The park is a day use park with swimming beach, a picnic area, more than five miles of equestrian trails, and a waterslide.… …   Wikipedia

  • Eagle Mountain — may refer to:*A summit in Canada: **Eagle Mountain, Alberta **Eagle Mountain, British Columbia near Coquitlam, British Columbia **Eagle Mountain, Northern British Columbia near Deas River, British Columbia **Eagle Mountain, Newfoundland *A summit …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”