Eagle, Idaho

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 (43.693093, -116.346366).

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 census 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.

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
• The teen parents on the Baby Borrowers. They lived there during the show.

References

External links

• idahoIZ.com — Guide to the Treasure Valley
• ArtsWest School