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Hidden Springs, Idaho

Hidden Springs
Location of Hidden Springs in Ada County, Idaho.
Location of Hidden Springs in Ada County, Idaho.
Hidden Springs is located in Idaho
Hidden Springs
Hidden Springs
Location within Idaho
Coordinates: 43°43′08″N 116°14′53″W / 43.71889°N 116.24806°W / 43.71889; -116.24806
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyAda
Area
 • Total
2.536 sq mi (6.57 km2)
 • Land2.524 sq mi (6.54 km2)
 • Water0.012 sq mi (0.031 km2)
Elevation2,877 ft (877 m)
Population
 • Total
3,076
 • Density1,219/sq mi (470.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Area codes208, 986
GNIS feature ID2585573[1]

Hidden Springs is a master-planned community in the Dry Creek Valley in Ada County, Idaho, United States, established in 1987. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined the community as a census-designated place (CDP). Its population was 3,076 as of the 2020 census.[3]

Description

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Schick-Ostolasa Homestead in Hidden Springs, April 2020

The community manages more than 800 acres (320 ha) of permanently preserved open space[4] and its own wastewater treatment facility.

Architecture is primarily in a neo-traditional style, with many homes having garages accessible through rear alleys. The result is a neighborhood that is generally more pedestrian-friendly than the typical suburban subdivision.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20102,280—
20203,07634.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, Hidden Springs had a population of 3,076. The median age was 42.0 years. 30.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 99.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.9 males age 18 and over.[7][8]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[9]

There were 1,033 households in Hidden Springs, of which 46.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 78.6% were married-couple households, 6.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 10.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 10.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]

There were 1,073 housing units, of which 3.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 1.4%.[7]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[8]
RaceNumberPercent
White2,70688.0%
Black or African American180.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native140.5%
Asian421.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander20.1%
Some other race280.9%
Two or more races2668.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)1705.5%

Education

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The area is in Boise School District.[10] Hidden Springs Elementary School is located within the neighborhood.[11]

In addition to that elementary school,[12] Hidden Springs is zoned to Hillside Junior High School and Boise High School.[13][14]

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hidden Springs, Idaho
  2. ↑ "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Census Bureau profile: Hidden Springs CDP, Idaho". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Open Space :: Hidden Springs". Hiddensprings.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Home :: Hidden Springs". Hiddensprings.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  8. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  9. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  10. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Ada County, ID" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 21, 2022. - Text list
  11. ↑ "Hidden Springs Elementary School - Boise Idaho". Archived from the original on November 13, 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
  12. ↑ "Elementary School Boundaries". Boise School District. Retrieved July 21, 2022. - Linked from here
  13. ↑ "Jr High School Boundaries" (PDF). Boise School District. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Sr High School Boundaries" (PDF). Boise School District. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
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