the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. 2000 census At the 2000 census there were 3,122 people, 1,369 households, and 829 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,576 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.76% White, 0.19% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.61% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.18%. Of the 1,369 households 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were non-families. 34.6% of households were one person and 16.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.93. The age distribution was 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males. The median household income was $26,823 and the median family income was $34,844. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $18,819 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,749. About 15.5% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over. Notable people J. D. Cannon, American actor, born in Salmon in 1922 Dick Randolph, the first Libertarian elected to a U.S. state legislature; born in Salmon in 1936 Sacagawea (also Sakakawea, Sacajawea; English pronunciation: /ˌsækədʒəˈwiːə/) (c. 1788 – December 20, 1812) Elmer Keith, creator of the .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .41 Magnum J.D. Folsom, former Miami Dolphins linebacker Education Education in Salmon is provided by Salmon School District #291. and the Upper Carmen Public Charter School. Media Radio KSRA (AM) 960 and KSRA-FM 92.7, both owned by Bitteroot Communications formerly Salmon River Communications, are licensed to Salmon. References External links City of Salmon Idaho Website