Shoshone

City in Lincoln County, Idaho

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Shoshone is a city in Lincoln County, Idaho, with 1,653 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,963 ft (1,208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dietrich, 7.0 miles E.

About Shoshone

Shoshone ( shoh-SHOHN) is the county seat of and the largest city in Lincoln County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,653 at the 2020 census. In contrast to the Shoshone Native American tribe for which it is named, the city's name is correctly pronounced "Show-shown", with a silent "e".

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Living in Shoshone

Median household income
$69,392
Median home value
$229,800
Median rent
$1,031/mo
Median age
33.1
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Shoshone, ID population

Shoshone had 1,653 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,653
Density1,409 per sq mi (544 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Shoshone at a glance

StateIdaho (ID)
CountyLincoln County
TypeCity
Population1,653 (2020)
Land area1.17 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation3,963 ft (1,208 m)
Coordinates42.9368° N, 114.4017° W
ZIP code83352
Official websiteshoshonecity.com
Census code (GEOID)1673900

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Shoshone

What county is Shoshone in?

Shoshone is in Lincoln County, Idaho.

What is the population of Shoshone, ID?

1,653 people lived in Shoshone at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Shoshone, ID?

The ZIP code of Shoshone is 83352.

What is the elevation of Shoshone?

3,963 feet (1,208 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Shoshone?

Dietrich (7.0 mi), Richfield (14.7 mi), Gooding (15.8 mi), Jerome (16.2 mi), Wendell (18.9 mi).

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