Victor is the largest city in Teton County,

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, United States. The population was 1,928 at the 2010 census, up from 840 at 2000.Spokesman-Review
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, WY–ID Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city, as well as other surrounding communities, has become a

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for the nearby resort area of

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, accessed over

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in Wyoming at

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. The pass is accessed from Victor on State Highway 33, which continues east of the state border as Wyoming Highway 22 to

History

Victor was established in 1889 from four existing settlements, namely Trail Creek, Fox Creek, Chapin and Cedron. It was named for George Victor Sherwood, a dedicated mail carrier who delivered the mail despite threats of Indian attacks.

Geography

Victor is located at (43.602945, -111.112343), at an

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. According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land. The zip code for Victor is 83455.

Highways

* - SH-31 * - SH-33

Demographics

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 1,928 people in 683 households, including 433 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 853 housing units at an average density of . The racial makup of the city was 79.3% White, 0.5% Black (U.S. Census), 1.0% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.9% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.6%. Of the 683 households 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 24.0% of households were one person and 4.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.51. The median age was 30.6 years. 31.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 43.3% were from 25 to 44; 15.1% were from 45 to 64; and 3.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 840 people in 293 households, including 205 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 330 housing units at an average density of . The racial makup of the city was 91.31% White, 0.71% Black (U.S. Census), 1.55% Native American, 4.76% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.71%. Of the 293 households 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 22.2% of households were one person and 6.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.43. The age distribution was 31.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 37.5% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.6 males. The median household income was $42,500 and the median family income was $49,750. Males had a median income of $37,159 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,740. About 7.0% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the

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, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The public schools in the county are operated by Teton School District #401, headquartered in Driggs. The only traditional high school is

Teton High School Teton High School is a four-year public secondary school in Driggs, Idaho. It is the only traditional high school in Teton School District #401 and Teton County. The school colors are maroon and orange and the mascot is the Timberwolves. Athl ...

, also in Driggs. A lower elementary school (K–3) is in Victor, but the district's upper elementary (4–5) and middle school (6–8) are located in Driggs.

References

External links

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Teton Valley Chamber of Commerce

Teton School District #401

- Victor, Idaho
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