Central, Utah facts for kids
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Central, Utah
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Location of Central within Washington County and the State of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated | 1935 (as a town) |
| Disincorporated | 1960s |
| Elevation | 5,216 ft (1,590 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 613 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84722
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629947 |
Central is a small community located in north-central Washington County, Utah, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.
Central sits along State Route 18. It is right on the edge of the Dixie National Forest. The community is located north of St. George, which is the main city in Washington County. In 2010, the population of Central was 613 people.
The Story of Central
Central was first settled a long time ago, even before the year 1910. In 1935, it officially became an incorporated town. This meant it had its own local government. However, in the 1960s, Central was disincorporated. This means it stopped being an official town with its own government.
The community was given the name "Central" because of its location. It was right in the middle of two other places: Enterprise and Veyo.
Who Lives in Central?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 110 | — | |
| 1920 | 121 | 10.0% | |
| 1930 | 74 | −38.8% | |
| 1940 | 70 | −5.4% | |
| 1950 | 49 | −30.0% | |
| 1960 | 21 | −57.1% | |
| 1970 | 32 | 52.4% | |
| 2010 | 613 | — | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about people living in different areas. As of the 2010 census, there were 613 people living in Central. There were also 344 housing units in the area.
Most of the people in Central were White (96.1%). A small number were American Indian and Alaska Native (0.5%) or Asian (0.8%). Some people were from other races (1.8%) or from two or more races (0.8%). About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Fun Facts and Events
Central is famous for being the starting point of a big annual race. This race is called the St. George Marathon. Runners from all over come to Central to begin this exciting event.
See also
In Spanish: Central (Utah) para niños
