East Millcreek, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Millcreek
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Former CDP
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Site of the original mill
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Location of East Mill Creek, Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.5 sq mi (11.5 km2) |
| • Land | 4.5 sq mi (11.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,770 ft (1,454 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 21,385 |
| • Density | 4,801.6/sq mi (1,853.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-21550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1427710 |
East Millcreek 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.
In 2010, East Millcreek joined with its neighbor, Millcreek. Together, they formed a new CDP. Later, in 2016, this combined area officially became the city of Millcreek.
Before this, in 2008, people in East Millcreek voted. They decided not to join the nearby city of Holladay. At the time of the 2000 census, about 21,385 people lived in East Millcreek. This was just a small increase from its population in 1990.
Where is East Millcreek?
East Millcreek was located in Salt Lake County, Utah. It covered an area of about 4.4 square miles (11.5 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no large bodies of water.
Who lived in East Millcreek?
In 2000, there were 21,385 people living in East Millcreek. These people lived in about 7,479 homes. Many of these homes, about 5,564, were families.
The area was quite busy, with about 4,801 people living in every square mile. About one-third of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes were made up of married couples.
The average age of people in East Millcreek was 38 years old. About 27% of the population was under 18. About 18% of the people were 65 years or older.
What's in a name?
The original and historic name for this area is "East Mill Creek," written as three separate words. Even though you might see "East Millcreek" (one word) used often today, some local groups still use the older, three-word name.
East Mill Creek was first settled in 1848. It got its name because it was located along a creek that was further east in the valley. There was also a mill built there, which helped give the area its name.
See also
In Spanish: East Millcreek (Utah) para niños
