Nezperce is a city in and the county seat of Lewis County, Idaho, United States. The population was 466 at the 2010 census, down from 523 in 2000. Nezperce is named for the local Nez Perce tribe of Native Americans. ("Nezperce" derives from a corruption of French words nez percé, literally "pierced nose.") There is one school district, Nezperce School District #302. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Nezperce is located on the Camas Prairie. Idaho State Highways 64, 62 and 162 have a junction in Nezperce. Climate According to the Köppen climate classification system, Nezperce has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). Demographics Nezperce has a municipal airport, primarily used by cropdusters and light aircraft. The asphalt runway is 2,450 feet long, 30 feet wide, unlighted and has numerous obstructions. See airport/facility directory for more information. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 466 people, 191 households, and 130 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 213 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 4.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population. There were 191 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age in the city was 48.2 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.5% were from 25 to 44; 31.8% were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 523 people, 197 households, and 150 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 225 housing units at an average density of . The racial