Cedar Fort, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cedar Fort, Utah
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Cedar Valley Post Office, June 2009
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Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Settled | 1852 |
| Incorporated | May 17, 1965 |
| Named for | Juniper ("cedar") trees |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.38 sq mi (55.37 km2) |
| • Land | 21.38 sq mi (55.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,351 ft (1,631 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 368 |
| • Density | 18.48/sq mi (7.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84013
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| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-11430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413183 |
Cedar Fort is a small town located in Utah County, Utah, in the United States. It's part of the larger Provo and Orem area. In 2010, about 368 people lived there. The town was settled in 1852 and officially became a town in 1965. It was named after the many juniper trees, which people often called "cedar" trees.
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Where is Cedar Fort?
Cedar Fort is a town that covers about 55.37 square kilometers (or 21.38 square miles) of land. It doesn't have any large bodies of water within its borders.
Who Lives in Cedar Fort?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 272 | — | |
| 1880 | 250 | −8.1% | |
| 1890 | 176 | −29.6% | |
| 1900 | 218 | 23.9% | |
| 1910 | 236 | 8.3% | |
| 1920 | 178 | −24.6% | |
| 1930 | 177 | −0.6% | |
| 1940 | 208 | 17.5% | |
| 1950 | 213 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 188 | — | |
| 1980 | 269 | 43.1% | |
| 1990 | 284 | 5.6% | |
| 2000 | 341 | 20.1% | |
| 2010 | 368 | 7.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 395 | 7.3% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in Cedar Fort has changed. In 1870, there were 272 residents. The population went up and down for many years. By 2010, the town had 368 people. In 2019, it was estimated that about 395 people lived there.
In 2000, there were 341 people living in Cedar Fort. Most people were White. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one background.
The average household in Cedar Fort had about 3 to 4 people. Many families were married couples living together. The median age of people in Cedar Fort was 29 years old. This means half the people were younger than 29, and half were older.
Schools in Cedar Fort
Cedar Fort is part of the Alpine School District. There is one school right in town called Cedar Valley Elementary. After elementary school, older students go to schools in nearby towns like Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs.
Images for kids
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This blacksmith shop was built in Cedar Fort in 1858. It helped soldiers at nearby Camp Floyd. The building was later moved to the Pioneer Village inside the Lagoon Amusement Park.
See also
In Spanish: Cedar Fort (Utah) para niños
