Editing Teton County, Idaho

{{short description|County in Idaho, United States}}
{{Distinguish|Teton, Idaho}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
 | county         = Teton County
 | state                = Idaho
 | seal                 = Teton County ID Seal.PNG
 | founded year         = 1915
 | founded date     = January 26
 | seat wl              = Driggs
 | largest city wl      = Victor
 | area_total_sq_mi     = 451
 | area_land_sq_mi      = 449
 | area_water_sq_mi     = 1.1
 | area percentage      = 0.2
 | census yr            = 2020
 | pop                  = 11630 
 | pop_est_as_of        = 2024
 | population_est       = 12932 {{gain}}
 | density_sq_mi        = auto
 | time zone          = Mountain
 | district             = 2nd
 | footnotes            = 
 | web    = tetoncountyidaho.gov
 | named for            = The [[Teton Range|Teton Mountains]]
 | ex image             = Teton County Courthouse ID.jpg
 | ex image cap         = [[Teton County Courthouse (Idaho)|Teton County Courthouse]] }}

'''Teton County''' is a [[county (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Idaho]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 11,630.<ref name="2020 Census" /> The [[county seat]] is [[Driggs, Idaho|Driggs]],<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> and the largest city is [[Victor, Idaho|Victor]]. The county was established in 1915 and was named after the [[Teton Range|Teton Mountains]] to the east.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.state.id.us/aboutidaho/county/teton.html|publisher=State of Idaho|title=Teton County|access-date=May 29, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090815053214/http://www.state.id.us/aboutidaho/county/teton.html|archive-date=August 15, 2009}}</ref> Teton County is part of the [[Jackson, Wyoming|Jackson]], [[Wyoming|WY]]-ID [[Jackson, Wyoming micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].

The Teton Valley was discovered by exploret [[John Colter]] in 1808, a member of the [[Lewis and Clark Expedition]] (1804&ndash;06). It became known as [[Pierre's Hole]], and it hosted the well-attended 1832 [[Rocky Mountain Rendezvous|Rendezvous]], which was followed by the [[Pierre's Hole#Battle of Pierre's Hole|Battle of Pierre's Hole]].

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|451|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|449|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|1.1|sqmi}} (0.2%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is the second-smallest county in Idaho by area.

===Adjacent counties===
* [[Fremont County, Idaho|Fremont County]] - north
* [[Madison County, Idaho|Madison County]] - west
* [[Bonneville County, Idaho|Bonneville County]] - south
* [[Teton County, Wyoming]] - east

===Major highways===
*[[Image:ID-31.svg|20px]] [[Idaho State Highway 31|SH-31]]
*[[Image:ID-32.svg|20px]] [[Idaho State Highway 32|SH-32]]
*[[Image:ID-33.svg|20px]] [[Idaho State Highway 33|SH-33]]

===National protected area===
* [[Targhee National Forest]] (part)

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1920= 3921
|1930= 3573
|1940= 3601
|1950= 3204
|1960= 2639
|1970= 2351
|1980= 2897
|1990= 3439
|2000= 5999
|2010= 10170
|2020= 11630
|estyear=2024
|estimate=12932
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2024">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html|title=County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 17, 2025}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 1, 2014}}</ref><br />1790–1960,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=July 1, 2014}}</ref> 1900–1990,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/id190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 1, 2014}}</ref><br />1990–2000,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 1, 2014}}</ref> 2010–2020<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/16/16081.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 1, 2014|archive-date=July 17, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717020200/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/16/16081.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> 2020<ref name="2020 Census">{{cite web |title=2020 Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0500000US16081 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
}}

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 5,999 people, 2,078 households, and 1,464 families living in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|13|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people}}. There were 2,632 housing units at an average density of {{convert|6|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the county was 91.32% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.17% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.55% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.18% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.23% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 6.73% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.82% from two or more races. 11.75% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 25.5% were of [[English people|English]], 15.8% [[Germans|German]], 7.6% [[United States|American]] and 5.1% [[Irish people|Irish]] ancestry.

There were 2,078 households, out of which 39.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.30% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.30% 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 3.43.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 31.80% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 33.80% from 25 to 44, 18.90% from 45 to 64, and 7.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,968, and the median income for a family was $45,848. Males had a median income of $32,309 versus $22,243 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $17,778. About 9.70% of families and 12.90% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.10% of those under age 18 and 7.90% of those age 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 10,170 people, 3,651 households, and 2,509 families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US16081
  |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
  |access-date=January 9, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213011752/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US16081
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref> The population density was {{convert|22.6|PD/sqmi}}. There were 5,478 housing units at an average density of {{convert|12.2|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US16081
  |access-date=January 9, 2016
|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213185559/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US16081
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 85.6% white, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 11.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 16.9% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 29.9% were [[English people|English]], 20.3% were [[Germans|German]], 13.0% were [[Irish people|Irish]], and 4.2% were [[Americans|American]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US16081
  |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
  |access-date=January 9, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213015703/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US16081
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

Of the 3,651 households, 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.3% were non-families, and 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.33. The median age was 33.2 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>

The median income for a household in the county was $53,364 and the median income for a family was $56,791. Males had a median income of $39,865 versus $31,966 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,633. About 5.4% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US16081
  |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
  |access-date=January 9, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213011234/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US16081
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

==Government and politics==
Similar to other Idaho counties, an elected three-member [[county commission]] heads the county government. Other elected officials include [[County clerk|clerk]], treasurer, [[sheriff]], [[Assessor (property)|assessor]], [[coroner]], and [[Prosecutor#United States|prosecutor]].<ref>[http://www.tetoncountyidaho.gov/ Teton County Idaho]</ref>

Until quite recently Teton County voted [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] along with most other [[Eastern Idaho]] counties. However, since [[2004 United States presidential election in Idaho|2004]], the county has strongly trended towards toss-up status. In [[2008 United States presidential election in Idaho|2008]], it was one of three Idaho counties to favor [[Barack Obama]],<ref>[http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/ENR/county_41.html 2008 - General Election Teton County]{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081106043954/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/ENR/county_41.html |date=November 6, 2008 }}</ref> despite giving [[George W. Bush]] a 23-point victory only four years earlier.<ref>[http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/datagraph.php?year=2004&fips=16&f=0&off=0&elect=0 2004 Presidential General Election Data Graphs - Idaho]</ref> The margin was narrow (39 votes) and Obama lost the county to [[Mitt Romney]] in [[2012 United States presidential election in Idaho|2012]] by over five hundred votes; [[Donald Trump]] outpolled [[Hillary Clinton]] by just eight votes in [[2016 United States presidential election in Idaho|2016]], the smallest numerical margin in the country. Teton backed [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] [[Joe Biden]] in the [[2020 United States presidential election in Idaho|2020 election]]; he won by 7.3 percentage points, garnering the highest vote share for any Democrat since [[1948 United States presidential election in Idaho|1948]]. In 2024, the margin narrowed, though the county still voted Democratic by a decisive majority.

Teton County is one of only thirteen counties to have voted for Obama in 2008, Romney in 2012, Trump in 2016, and Biden in 2020.{{efn|The other twelve are [[Butte County, California]]; [[Kendall County, Illinois]]; [[McLean County, Illinois]]; [[Tippecanoe County, Indiana]]; [[Kent County, Maryland]]; [[Kent County, Michigan]]; [[Leelanau County, Michigan]]; [[Carroll County, New Hampshire]]; [[Rockingham County, New Hampshire]]; [[Marion County, Oregon]]; [[Grand County, Utah]]; and [[Albany County, Wyoming]].|name=|group=}}

At the state level, Teton County is in [[Idaho Legislative District 32|District 32]] of the [[Idaho Legislature]].<ref>[http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/about/07districtmap.pdf Idaho Legislative District Map] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111117123303/http://legislature.idaho.gov/about/07districtmap.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070221170153/http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/about/07districtmap.pdf |archive-date=February 21, 2007 |url-status=live |date=November 17, 2011}}</ref> As neighboring counties are still strongly Republican, the district is not competitive.<ref>[http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/about/district.cfm#d31 Idaho Legislative Districts] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081110195208/http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/about/district.cfm |date=November 10, 2008}}</ref> In Idaho gubernatorial elections, the county had voted for the Democratic nominee in every election from [[2006 Idaho gubernatorial election|2006]] until [[2022 Idaho gubernatorial election|2022]], when incumbent Republican Gov. Brad Little won the county in his bid for reelection .

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==Education==
The public schools are operated by Teton County School District 401, the sole school district in the county.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st16_id/schooldistrict_maps/c16081_teton/DC20SD_C16081.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Teton County, ID|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=March 12, 2024}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st16_id/schooldistrict_maps/c16081_teton/DC20SD_C16081_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> The county's only traditional high school, [[Teton High School]], is in Driggs.

The [[College of Eastern Idaho]] includes Teton County in its catchment zone; however, the county is not in the College's taxation zone.<ref>{{cite book|chapter-url=https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/budget/JFAC/sessionrecord/2020/2.Education/Education,%20State%20Board%20of/College%20and%20Universities/~Budget%20Hearing/January%2022,%202020/C.Presentation.pdf?1580760721|chapter=Community Colleges|title=Budget Hearing|publisher=[[Idaho Legislature]]|date=2020|access-date=March 12, 2024|pages=1–73 (PDF p. 8/14)}}</ref>

==Communities==
===Cities===
*[[Driggs, Idaho|Driggs]] (county seat)
*[[Tetonia, Idaho|Tetonia]]
*[[Victor, Idaho|Victor]]

===Unincorporated communities===
*Bates
*[[Felt, Idaho|Felt]]
*[[Clementsville, Idaho|Clementsville]]
*[[Cache, Idaho|Cache]]
*[[Darby, Idaho|Darby]]

==See also==
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Teton County, Idaho]]

==Notes==
{{Notelist}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.tetoncountyidaho.gov}}
*[http://tetonvalleychamber.com/ Teton Valley Chamber of Commerce]
*[http://tsd401.org/ Teton School District #401]

{{Geographic Location
|Centre    = Teton County, Idaho
|North     = [[Fremont County, Idaho|Fremont County]]
|Northeast = 
|East      = [[Teton County, Wyoming|Teton County]], [[Wyoming]]
|Southeast = 
|South     = [[Bonneville County, Idaho|Bonneville County]]
|Southwest = 
|West      = [[Madison County, Idaho|Madison County]]
|Northwest = 
}} 
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