Hollister is a city in

Twin Falls County Twin Falls County is a county in the south central part of the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the population was 90,046, making it the fifth-most populous county in Idaho. The county seat and largest city is Twin Falls. Twin Falls ...

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, United States. The population was 272 at the 2020 census. It is part of the

Twin Falls, Idaho Twin Falls is the county seat of and the largest city in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. The city had a population of 51,807 as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census.

Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Hollister is located on the east bank of

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. According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all of it land.

Climate

According to the

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system, Hollister has a

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, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Hollister was on July 14, 1922, while the coldest temperature recorded was on January 8, 1937.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 272 people, 92 households, and 64 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 100 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 83.1% White, 0.4% Native American, 12.1% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.0% of the population. There were 92 households, of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were

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living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.41. The median age in the city was 39 years. 29.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 237 people, 80 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 89 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 85.23% White, 2.95% Native American, 9.28% from other races, and 2.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.57% of the population. There were 80 households, out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were

living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.41. In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $27,375, and the median income for a family was $29,688. Males had a median income of $25,313 versus $15,556 for females. The

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for the city was $11,870. About 7.8% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the

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, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.

Education

Hollister Elementary School accommodates pupils in grades K-5. After fifth grade, local pupils attend Filer Elementary School in

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, about north of Hollister.https://filerschools.org/schools/hollister-elementary/ Both schools are part of the Filer School District.

References

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