Elk Ridge, Utah

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 Provo–Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,436 at the 2010 census.[5] Elk Ridge became a fifth-class city by state law in November 2000.[6]

Elk Ridge, Utah
City
Panorama of Elk Ridge
Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
Coordinates: 40°0′56″N 111°40′55″W
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyUtah
Founded1971
Incorporated (town)December 22, 1976
Incorporated (city)November 3, 2000
Named forElk
Area
 • Total2.82 sq mi (7.31 km2)
 • Land2.82 sq mi (7.31 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
5,354 ft (1,632 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,436
 • Estimate 
(2018)[2]
4,053
 • Density1,435.20/sq mi (554.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84651
Area code(s)385, 801
FIPS code49-22370[3]
GNIS feature ID1455857[4]
Websitewww.elkridgecity.org

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), all of it land.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1980381—
1990771102.4%
20001,838138.4%
20102,43632.5%
Est. 20184,053[2]66.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

At the 2000 census there were 1,838 people, 413 households, and 401 families 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%.[3]

Of the 413 households 66.8% had children under the age of 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 households were one person and 0.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.45 and the average family size was 4.52.

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

The median household income was $65,511 and the median family income was $65,813. Males had a median income of $50,489 versus $31,667 for females. The per capita income for the town 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 age 65 or over.

See also
  • List of cities and towns in Utah

References
  1. "2018 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Feb 16, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Elk Ridge city, Utah". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
  6. §10-2-301 of the Utah Code, last amended in 2003. Accessed 2008-06-14.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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