The city of Shoshone, Idaho, is located in the state of Idaho. Its population is approximately 1,460. It is the county seat of Lincoln County and is the largest city in the county. The town was founded during the construction of the Oregon Short Line. As the main railroad station for this area, it has maintained its prominence over the years. The city is about 26 miles south of Twin Falls, which was never able to establish a strong railroad presence.
The city has a relatively low poverty rate. The median household income is $35,568. The city is also close to three major highways and is a hub for traffic between Magic Valley and Sun Valley. The climate of Shoshone is moderately dry.
The median age of residents was thirty-three years. There were also 8.3% of residents under the age of eighteen years. Twenty-four percent of residents were between the ages of 25-44. Twenty-one percent of residents were 45-64 years old. The per capita income was $20,752. The city's population was made up of males and females with a ratio of 48.5% to 51.5%.