Cottonwood West, Utah facts for kids
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Cottonwood West, Utah
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Former CDP
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2) |
| • Land | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 18,727 |
| • Density | 4,655.4/sq mi (1,797.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-16395 |
Cottonwood West was a special kind of community in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was an area that the government counted for population, but it wasn't officially a city or town.
This area was located between the cities of Holladay and Murray. Over time, these two cities grew and took over most of the land that used to be Cottonwood West.
In the year 2000, about 18,727 people lived there. This was a bit more than the 17,476 people counted in 1990. Back in 1980, the area was known as South Cottonwood, and its population was 11,117.
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Where Was Cottonwood West Located?
Cottonwood West was found at specific map coordinates: 40.645647 degrees North and -111.848566 degrees West. You can find this spot on a map using these numbers.
Size of the Area
The United States Census Bureau reported that Cottonwood West covered a total area of 4.0 square miles (which is about 10.4 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lived in Cottonwood West?
The population of Cottonwood West changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 11,117 | — | |
| 1990 | 17,476 | 57.2% | |
| 2000 | 18,727 | 7.2% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In 2000, there were 18,727 people living in Cottonwood West. These people lived in 7,853 different homes, and 5,096 of these were families. The area was quite crowded, with about 4,655 people living in every square mile.
Most of the people living there were White (about 93%). Other groups included Asian (2.35%), African American (0.78%), and Native American (0.46%). About 4.20% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of all the homes, about 24.6% had children under 18 living in them. More than half (51.7%) were married couples living together. About 10.0% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
Many homes (28.3%) had just one person living there. Also, 11.4% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, about 2.38 people lived in each home, and families had about 2.95 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Cottonwood West were spread across different age groups:
- 20.5% were under 18 years old.
- 10.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 25.8% were between 25 and 44.
- 24.5% were between 45 and 64.
- 18.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Cottonwood West was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 89.9 males.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Cottonwood West was $48,645 per year. For families, the average income was higher, at $60,823 per year.
About 5.3% of all people in Cottonwood West lived below the poverty line. This included 7.1% of those under 18 and 4.2% of those aged 65 or older.
