Enoch, Utah facts for kids
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Enoch, Utah
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Location with Iron County and Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Iron |
| Founded | May 1851 |
| Incorporated | January 10, 1966 |
| Founded by | Joel H. Johnson |
| Named for | Enoch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.84 sq mi (20.31 km2) |
| • Land | 7.84 sq mi (20.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,486 ft (1,672 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 5,803 |
| • Density | 740.2/sq mi (285.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84721
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-23200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410444 |
Enoch is a city in Iron County, Utah, United States. It is located about 7 miles northeast of Cedar City. Enoch is in the northeast part of Cedar Valley.
In 2010, the city had a population of 5,803 people. This was a big increase from 3,467 people in 2000. By 2018, the population was estimated to be around 7,039.
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History of Enoch
Enoch was founded in May 1851 by a person named Joel H. Johnson. At first, the area was known by different names. These names included Johnson's Springs and Fort Johnson.
The city of Enoch officially became an incorporated city on January 10, 1966. When it became a city, it included some nearby communities. These communities were Grimshawville, Stevensville, and Williamsville.
In June 2011, a new local church group was formed. This meant there were now two main church areas: the Enoch stake and the Enoch West stake. The Minersville Highway acts as the dividing line between these two areas.
Geography and Climate
Where is Enoch Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Enoch covers a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Enoch's Weather
The climate in Enoch has mild changes between high and low temperatures. It also gets enough rainfall throughout the year. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Enoch has a marine west coast climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfb" on climate maps.
People of Enoch
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 58 | — | |
| 1910 | 67 | 15.5% | |
| 1920 | 165 | 146.3% | |
| 1930 | 161 | −2.4% | |
| 1940 | 192 | 19.3% | |
| 1950 | 202 | 5.2% | |
| 1970 | 120 | — | |
| 1980 | 678 | 465.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,947 | 187.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,467 | 78.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,803 | 67.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 7,180 | 23.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The census from the year 2000 showed that 3,467 people lived in Enoch. There were 958 households, and 858 of these were families. The city had about 1,047 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Enoch in 2000 were White (94.78%). A smaller number were Native American (2.45%). About 2.54% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them (59.0%). Most families were married couples living together (79.6%). The average household had 3.62 people. The average family had 3.86 people.
The population was quite young. About 41.2% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in the city was 24 years. This means half the population was younger than 24, and half was older.
Famous People from Enoch
- Texas Rose Bascom (1922–1993) was a rodeo trick rider. She also acted in Hollywood movies. She was honored in a hall of fame.
- Joel Hills Johnson (1802–1882) was an inventor and an early pioneer. He was also a politician in Utah. He is known for founding the town of Enoch.
See also
In Spanish: Enoch (Utah) para niños
