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MOSCOW, IDAHO - USA
Moscow is a city located in Latah County in northern Idaho along the
Washington/Idaho border, opposite Pullman, Washington (home of Washington
State University). It is home to the University of Idaho, which is by far
the dominant employer, though the town also serves as a modest agricultural
hub for the wheat growers in the immediate area. As of the 2000 census, the
city had a total population of 21,291. The city is the county seat of Latah
County. Moscow is the birthplace of Carol Ryrie Brink and singer Josh Ritter.
Geography
Moscow is located at 46°43'54" North, 116°59'50" West (46.731745,
-116.997188)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of
15.9 km˛ (6.2 mi˛). 15.9 km˛ (6.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is
covered with water.
The town lies in a valley between Moscow Mountain and Paradise Ridge. The
region has geologic formations including billion-year-old intrusive granite
structures, rolling fields of volcanic sediment deposited by easterly winds,
and flood-worn basaltic channels. The region is commonly termed 'The
Breadbasket of the Northwest' due to the lush rolling hills.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 21,291 people, 7,724 households, and
3,869 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,336.7/km˛
(3,460.6/mi˛). There are 8,029 housing units at an average density of 504.1/km˛
(1,305.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 92.23% White, 0.91% African
American, 0.80% Native American, 3.13% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.97%
from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. 2.47% of the population
are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 7,724 households out of which 24.2% have children under the age of
18 living with them, 41.0% are married couples living together, 6.4% have a
female householder with no husband present, and 49.9% are non-families.
29.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.5% have someone
living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is
2.25 and the average family size is 2.87.
In the city the population is spread out with 16.1% under the age of 18,
35.8% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 14.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who
are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 24 years. For every 100
females there are 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there
are 110.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,884, and the median
income for a family is $46,331. Males have a median income of $35,494 versus
$24,560 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,930. 22.4% of
the population and 9.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the
total people living in poverty, 8.2% are under the age of 18 and 4.5% are 65
or older.
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