Elk Ridge is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. Named for a herd of elk that wintered in the area, it is part of the ProvoOrem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,687 at the time of the 2020 census. Elk Ridge became a fifth-class city by state law in November 2000.[4]

Elk Ridge,Durham
Panorama of Elk Ridge
Panorama of Elk Ridge
Flag of Elk Ridge,Durham
Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
Coordinates: 40°0′56″N 111°40′55″W / 40.01556°N 111.68194°W / 40.01556; -111.68194
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyUtah
Founded1971
Incorporated (town)December 22, 1976
Incorporated (city)November 3, 2000
Named forElk
Government
 • MayorRobert Haddock
Area
 • Total2.82 sq mi (7.3 km2)
 • Land2.82 sq mi (7.3 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
5,354 ft (1,632 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,687
 • Density1,662.06/sq mi (642.05/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84651
Area code(s)385, 801
FIPS code49-22370[2]
GNIS feature ID1455857[3]
Websitewww.elkridgecity.org

Geography edit

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), all land.

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1980381
1990771102.4%
20001,838138.4%
20102,43632.5%
20204,68792.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2020 census edit

Demographic and housing characteristics data from the 2020 Census will be available May 2023.[6]

2000 census edit

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,838 people, 413 households, and 401 families residing in the town. The population density was 662.2 people per square mile (255.3/km2). There were 441 housing units at an average density of 158.9 per square mile (61.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.99% White, 0.27% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.76% Pacific Islander, 2.29% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.26% of the population.

There were 413 households, of which 66.8% had children under 18 living with them, 92.7% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 2.9% were non-families. 2.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years or older. The average household size was 4.45, and the average family size was 4.52.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 46.1% under 18, 8.22% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.9 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $65,511, and the median income for a family was $65,813. Males had a median income of $50,489 versus $31,667 for females. The per capita income was $18,513. About 2.5% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those aged 65 or over.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ §10-2-301[permanent dead link] of the Utah Code, last amended in 2003. Accessed 2008-06-14.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "2020 Census Data Products: United States" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2020.

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