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Bountiful, Utah
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Mueller Park Trail a popular hiking trail located in Bountiful,Utah
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Location in Davis County and the State of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Davis |
| Settled | September 27, 1847 |
| Incorporated | 1892 |
| Founded by | Perrigrine Sessions |
| Named for | Bountiful (Book of Mormon) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.22 sq mi (34.23 km2) |
| • Land | 13.19 sq mi (34.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,771 ft (1,454 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 45,762 |
| • Density | 3,461.6/sq mi (1,336.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84010, 84011
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| Area codes | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-07690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409885 |
| Website | http://bountifulutah.gov |
Bountiful is a city located in Davis County, Utah. In 2020, about 45,762 people lived there. The city grew a lot from the late 1940s to the 1960s. It was the biggest city in Davis County until 1985. Today, Bountiful is Utah's 18th-largest city.
Bountiful is part of the Ogden–Clearfield metropolitan area. Many people who live in Bountiful travel to Salt Lake City for work. This is called a bedroom community. Getting to Salt Lake City can be tricky because the roads between the counties get very busy during rush hour. To help with traffic, a commuter train called FrontRunner started running in 2008. Also, the Legacy Parkway opened in 2008. These projects help ease the traffic on Interstate 15 near Bountiful.
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Exploring Bountiful's Past
Bountiful was first settled on September 27, 1847. A man named Perrigrine Sessions and his family were the first to live there. It was the second settlement in Utah, after Salt Lake City. At first, it was called Sessions Settlement or North Canyon Ward. In 1855, it was named Bountiful. The name was chosen because the area was known for its gardens. It also comes from a city called "Bountiful" in the Book of Mormon.
Most of the early settlers, and many people living there now, are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Bountiful Utah Temple was built by the Church in 1995. There is also a tabernacle from the Church in Bountiful.
The city officially became a city in 1892. Joseph L Holbrook was its first mayor. In 1907, electric lights came to Bountiful thanks to the people living there.
Bountiful has a charming Main Street with many local shops. You can also find larger stores there.
Celebrating Bountiful's Heritage
Every July, Bountiful celebrates its history with the annual Handcart Days event. This celebration happens around Pioneer Day, a holiday in Utah. People from nearby cities join in. They remember the first group of Mormon Pioneers who arrived in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. The event includes a parade, fireworks, games, music, an art show, and lots of food.
Bountiful's Location and Surroundings
Bountiful covers about 13.5 square miles (34.9 square kilometers) of land.
The older parts of the city and downtown are at the bottom of the Wasatch Range mountains. These mountains rise high to the east of the city. Many homes are built high up on the mountain slopes. To the west, there is flat land that stretches to the Great Salt Lake. This area has mudflats and marshes near the lake. A part of Bountiful in the south is called Val Verda.
Bountiful is surrounded by other cities. To the south is North Salt Lake. To the west are Woods Cross and West Bountiful. To the north is Centerville. Most of the land east of Bountiful belongs to the U.S. Forest Service.
Bountiful's Weather
Bountiful has a climate with big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
Bountiful's Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 868 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,517 | 74.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,676 | 10.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,438 | 45.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,442 | −40.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,677 | 16.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,003 | 19.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,571 | 28.4% | |
| 1940 | 3,357 | 30.6% | |
| 1950 | 6,004 | 78.9% | |
| 1960 | 17,039 | 183.8% | |
| 1970 | 27,751 | 62.9% | |
| 1980 | 32,877 | 18.5% | |
| 1990 | 36,659 | 11.5% | |
| 2000 | 41,301 | 12.7% | |
| 2010 | 42,552 | 3.0% | |
| 2020 | 45,762 | 7.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, there were 45,762 people living in Bountiful. Most people (86.4%) were White. Other groups included Black (0.8%), Native American (0.5%), Asian (1.6%), and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (1.2%). About 7.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The most common family backgrounds in Bountiful are English (35.1%), German (10.5%), Irish (6.7%), Danish (6.6%), and Scottish (5.0%).
Most residents (89.6%) speak only English at home. About 5.2% speak Spanish, and others speak different European or Asian languages.
Healthcare in Bountiful
Bountiful has a hospital called Lakeview Hospital. There is also a center for medical scans and tests called Envision Imaging.
Schools in Bountiful
Bountiful has several schools for students of all ages.
Elementary Schools
- Adelaide Elementary
- Boulton Elementary
- Bountiful Elementary
- Holbrook Elementary
- Meadowbrook Elementary
- Muir Elementary
- Oak Hills Elementary
- Tolman Elementary
- Valley View Elementary
Junior High Schools
- Bountiful Junior High School
- Millcreek Junior High School
- Mueller Park Junior High School
- South Davis Junior High School
High Schools
- Bountiful High School
- Viewmont High School
Places to Visit in Bountiful
- Bountiful Utah Temple: This temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was dedicated in 1995.
- Bountiful Utah Tabernacle: This building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was built in 1862.
- Mueller Park Canyon: A beautiful natural area.
Famous People from Bountiful
Many interesting people have connections to Bountiful:
- Kim Burningham: An educator and politician.
- Kyle Capener: A reality TV personality.
- Bryan H. Carroll: A director, producer, and writer.
- Holly Cook: A bronze medalist in figure skating.
- Tyrell Crosby: An NFL football player.
- Keene Curtis: An actor known for stage, film, and TV.
- Kent Derricott: A well-known TV personality in Japan.
- Henry B. Eyring: A leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Jake Gibb: A professional beach volleyball player and US Olympian.
- Parker Jacobs: An actor, artist, and performer.
- Chris Jones: A software developer.
- G.E. Lemmon: A cattleman.
- Sam Merrill: An NBA basketball player.
- James Morrison: An actor.
- Pete Oswald: An illustrator.
- George Ouzounian: Also known as Maddox, a writer.
- Ivy Baker Priest: The United States Treasurer under President Eisenhower.
- Pat Priest: An actress from The Munsters.
- Cal Rampton: A former Governor of Utah.
- Patrick Rooney: A business person.
- Jon Schmidt: A New Age pianist and composer, part of The Piano Guys.
- Norman D. Shumway: A former United States congressman.
- Millicent Simmonds: A Deaf actress known for her role in A Quiet Place.
- Raymond Ward: A Utah State House Representative.
See also
In Spanish: Bountiful para niños
