Benjamin, Utah facts for kids
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Benjamin, Utah
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Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Founded | 1860 |
| Founded by | Benjamin Franklin Stewart |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.3 sq mi (32.0 km2) |
| • Land | 12.3 sq mi (32.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,534 ft (1,382 m) |
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| • Total | 1,145 |
| • Density | 93.1/sq mi (35.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84660
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| Area code(s) | 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-04720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407828 |
Benjamin is a small community located in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town. Benjamin is part of the larger Provo–Orem metropolitan area. In 2010, about 1,145 people lived there.
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Benjamin's History
Early Settlement and Naming
The first people settled in the area of Benjamin around 1860. The community was named after Benjamin F. Stewart, who was one of the first settlers in the area. A post office was opened in Benjamin in 1892, but it closed down in 1902.
Efforts to Become a Town
In February 2009, some residents of Benjamin wanted their community to become an incorporated town. This was an effort to prevent nearby cities like Salem, Spanish Fork, and Payson from expanding and taking over parts of Benjamin. Becoming an incorporated town would give Benjamin more control over its own future.
Geography of Benjamin
Location and Land Area
Benjamin is located entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of this census-designated place is about 12.4 square miles (32.0 square kilometers). There are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
People of Benjamin
Population Overview
In the year 2000, there were 1,029 people living in Benjamin. These people lived in 299 households, and 269 of these were families. The population density was about 83 people per square mile.
Households and Families
Many households in Benjamin are families. About 45.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, about 81.3%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.44 people, and the average family had about 3.67 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Benjamin includes people of all ages. About 33.3% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 10.8% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 24.2% of the population, while 21.3% were between 45 and 64. About 10.4% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Benjamin was 30 years.
