Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Rigby had an population of 4,322 people. This is an increase of 9.56% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 44.16% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Rigby had a population of 3,945 people (or 15.04% of the total population of Jefferson County). This makes Rigby the county's most populous community.
The population of Rigby represents 0.25% of the population of Idaho (which has 1,567,582 people), making it the state's 37th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 3,945 people, the population of Rigby increased 31.59% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 2,998 people).
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Idaho communities named Rigby: This one is located in Jefferson County and the other is located in Bingham County.
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Rigby. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Rigby.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Rigby. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Rigby.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Rigby. See our Newspapers Page for Rigby.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Rigby ...
Looking for more information about Rigby? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Rigby, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Rigby.
Adding Rigby to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Rigby in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Rigby was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Rigby post office opened in 1889.
If you're interested in how the shape of Idaho's counties, including Jefferson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Rigby - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 208 code has been Overlayed with the 986 area code. New phone numbers in the Rigby area will be assigned with one of these codes: 208 or 986. As a result, placing a call in the Rigby area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number).
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Rigby). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Rigby or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: