Deary, Idaho
| Deary, Idaho | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location in Latah County and the state of Idaho |
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| Coordinates: 46°48′0″N 116°33′31″W / 46.80000°N 116.55861°WCoordinates: 46°48′0″N 116°33′31″W / 46.80000°N 116.55861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Latah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,874 ft (876 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 506 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 512 |
| • Density | 778.5/sq mi (300.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 83823 |
| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-20890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0399848 |
| Website | www.dearyidaho.com |
Deary is a city in Latah County, Idaho, United States. The population was 506 at the 2010 census, down from 552 in 2000. It is located 24 miles (39 km) east of Moscow and 43 miles (69 km) northeast of Lewiston.
Deary had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. The town was founded in 1907, and named for William Deary, a businessperson in the lumber industry. A post office has been in operation at Deary since 1907.
Deary lies at an elevation of 2,874 feet (876 m) above sea level. Deary is located at the base of Potato Hill, or as the locals call it, "Spud Hill" and close to outdoor recreation, including camping and fishing: between Spring Valley Reservoir and Moose Creek.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 square miles (1.68 km2), all of it land.
As of the census of 2010, there were 506 people, 204 households, and 143 families residing in the city. The population density was 778.5 inhabitants per square mile (300.6/km2). There were 221 housing units at an average density of 340.0 per square mile (131.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 0.2% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
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