Ballard, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ballard, Utah
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Location in Uintah County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Uintah |
| Settled | c. 1905 |
| Named for | Melvin J. Ballard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.98 sq mi (36.21 km2) |
| • Land | 13.98 sq mi (36.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,049 ft (1,539 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,130 |
| • Density | 78.18/sq mi (30.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84066
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-03345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411662 |
Ballard is a small city located in Uintah County, Utah, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work. In 2020, about 1,130 people called Ballard home. The city was settled around 1905.
About Ballard's Location
Ballard is in the eastern part of Utah. The city covers an area of about 14 square miles (36.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People Living in Ballard
The number of people living in Ballard has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 558 | — | |
| 1990 | 644 | 15.4% | |
| 2000 | 566 | −12.1% | |
| 2010 | 801 | 41.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,130 | 41.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 566 people living in Ballard. These people lived in 181 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households were families. The average household had about three people.
The people in Ballard are of different ages. In 2000, about 34.6% of the population was under 18 years old. This means many kids and teenagers live in Ballard. The median age was 30 years old. This number helps us understand the typical age of people in the city.
Ballard's Sister City
Ballard has a special connection with another town far away. It is a "twin town" with Tennant Creek, Northern Territory in Australia. This means they have a friendly relationship and often share ideas or cultural exchanges.
