Elk Ridge, Utah facts for kids
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Elk Ridge
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Panorama of Elk Ridge
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Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Utah | |
| County | Utah | |
| Developed | 1970-1973 | |
| Incorporated (town) | December 22, 1976 | |
| Incorporated (city) | November 3, 2000 | |
| Named for | Elk | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.82 sq mi (7.3 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.82 sq mi (7.3 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 5,361 ft (1,634 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,687 | |
| • Density | 1,662.06/sq mi (642.05/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) | |
| ZIP code |
84651
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| Area code(s) | 385, 801 | |
| FIPS code | 49-22370 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410426 | |
Elk Ridge is a city located in Utah County, Utah, in the United States. It was first known as a town called Salem Hills. In 1978, its name changed to Elk Ridge. This new name came from the many herds of elk that used to spend their winters in the area.
Elk Ridge is part of a larger urban area called the Provo–Orem Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the bigger cities of Provo and Orem. In 2020, the city had a population of 4,687 people. Elk Ridge officially became a city in November 2000.
History and Location
The land where Elk Ridge now stands was once part of a large farm called Goosenest Ranch. This ranch was at the base of Mount Loafer, in the southern part of Utah County. It was located southeast of the towns of Salem and Payson.
In 1970, the ranch was sold, and a dirt road was built. This led to the creation of a new settlement called Salem Hills. The very first house in this new area was finished in 1973. On December 22, 1976, Salem Hills officially became a town after more than 100 people moved there. Just two years later, in 1978, the town changed its name to Elk Ridge. The name was chosen because many elk herds lived in and around the area.
The first official count of the town's population was in 1980, showing 381 residents. By 2000, the population grew to over 1,000 people. This growth allowed Elk Ridge to become a city in Utah. The city covers about 7.3 square kilometers (2.82 square miles) of land.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 381 | — | |
| 1990 | 771 | 102.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,838 | 138.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,436 | 32.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,687 | 92.4% | |
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The population of Elk Ridge has grown quite a lot over the years. In 2000, there were 1,838 people living there. By 2020, this number had more than doubled to 4,687 people.
2020 Population Details
In 2020, there were 1,229 households in Elk Ridge. Most people owned their homes, with about 99.5% of households being homeowners. The city had about 1,662 people per square mile.
The people living in Elk Ridge come from different backgrounds. Most residents, about 91.21%, were identified as White. About 4.99% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. Smaller groups included people who are Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American, and Native American. About 5.93% of residents identified with two or more races.
The population in Elk Ridge is quite young. About 40% of the people were under 20 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all residents, was 30.7 years.
See also
In Spanish: Elk Ridge (Utah) para niños
