Beryl Junction, Utah facts for kids
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Beryl Junction, Utah
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Location in Iron County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Iron |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Named for | Beryl, Utah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.8 sq mi (5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.8 sq mi (5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,187 ft (1,581 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 197 |
| • Density | 109/sq mi (42.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84714
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629946 |
Beryl Junction is a small community in Iron County, Utah, in the United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the census bureau tracks for statistics, but it's not an official town or city with its own local government. In 2010, about 197 people lived here. There is also a small, private airport called Beryl Junction Airport.
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Where is Beryl Junction?
Beryl Junction is located where two main roads meet: SR-18 and SR-56. This is in the southwestern part of Iron County. It's about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Newcastle. The city of Enterprise is about 12 miles (19 km) south. The community of Beryl is about 13 miles (21 km) north. Beryl Junction is on the southern edge of the Escalante Desert. The area covers about 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), and all of it is land.
A Look at Beryl Junction's History
Beryl Junction started in 1909. A company called New Castle Reclamation Company bought land nearby. They wanted to develop the land for farming. To attract people, they even built a hotel for potential buyers.
However, this farming project didn't work out very well around 1915. Even so, the community has slowly grown over the years. Modern ways of watering crops have helped the farmland become productive.
Who Lives in Beryl Junction?
In 2010, there were 197 people living in Beryl Junction. These people lived in 55 households, and 38 of those were families. Most of the homes were occupied.
About 54.3% of the people were White. About 3.6% were American Indian and Alaska Native. A larger group, 38.1%, were from other races. About 4.1% were from two or more races. More than half of the population, 51.8%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households, about 52.7%, had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half, 49.1%, were married couples. The average household had about 3.58 people. The average family had about 4.21 people. The median age of the people living here was 23.5 years old.
Learning in Beryl Junction
Younger students in Beryl Junction go to Escalante Valley Elementary School. This school is located right at the junction. Older students travel to Cedar City for their schooling.
