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Nampa, Idaho

Nampa is a city located in Canyon County, Idaho. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 51,867.

Geography Nampa is located at 43°34'29" North, 116°33'49" West (43.574807, -116.563559)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 51.5 km² (19.9 mi²). 51.4 km² (19.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.10% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 51,867 people, 18,090 households, and 13,024 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,008.9/km² (2,612.3/mi²). There are 19,379 housing units at an average density of 376.9/km² (976.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 83.45% White, 0.40% African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 11.25% from other races, and 2.86% from two or more races. 17.90% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 18,090 households out of which 40.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% are non-families. 22.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.25.

In the city the population is spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 28 years. For every 100 females there are 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $34,758, and the median income for a family is $39,434. Males have a median income of $28,580 versus $22,022 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,491. 12.4% of the population and 8.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 13.7% are under the age of 18 and 9.9% are 65 or older.



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