Dugway, Utah facts for kids
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Dugway, Utah
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Location in Tooele County and the state of Utah
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Location of Utah in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Tooele |
| Established | 1942 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km2) |
| • Land | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,935 ft (1,504 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,016 |
| • Density | 387.4/sq mi (149.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84022
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-20450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408694 |
Dugway is a small community in Tooele County, Utah, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2000, about 2,016 people lived there.
Dugway is located inside a large U.S. Army facility called Dugway Proving Ground. This makes it a "closed city." To enter, you must pass through military checkpoints. People who don't live there need special permission to visit. The homes for military and civilian workers are in an area called "English Village."
The name "Dugway" comes from an old way of digging a trench. This trench was dug along a hillside. It helped keep wagons from tipping over.
Where is Dugway?
Dugway is in southeastern Tooele County, Utah. It covers about 5.2 square miles (13.5 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the community itself.
What's the Weather Like?
Dugway has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry. It gets very little rain or snow.
Who Lives in Dugway?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 2,357 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,646 | −30.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,761 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,016 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 795 | −60.6% | |
| 2020 | 342 | −57.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,016 people living in Dugway. These people lived in 343 households. About 263 of these were families.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had almost 3.6 people. The median age in Dugway was 20 years old. This means half the people were younger than 20. The other half were older.
Learning in Dugway
All schools in Tooele County are part of the Tooele School District. Dugway has its own local school. It is called Dugway Schools. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade.
See also
- In Spanish: Dugway para niños
