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Enoch, Utah
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Location in Iron County and the state of 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 | 5,545 ft (1,690 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 5,803 |
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(2019)
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7,180 |
| • Density | 915.47/sq mi (353.46/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 | 1437554 |
Enoch is a mostly rural and agricultural city in Iron County, Utah, United States, and is located approximately 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Cedar City in the northeast part of Cedar Valley. The population was 5,803 at the 2010 census, up from 3,467 at the 2000 census. As of 2018 the estimated population was 7,039.
Enoch was originally settled as part of an iron mission along with Cedar City and Parowan. The area was originally known as "Fort Johnson" and "Johnson Springs", after Joel H. Johnson, the earliest known white settler, who came to the area in 1851 with his family. In 1890, the area's name was changed to "Enoch", to avoid confusion with another settlement in Utah also named Johnson Springs. Enoch was officially incorporated on January 10, 1966, absorbing nearby Grimshawville, Stevensville, and Williamsville. The present name is after the Order of Enoch.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.6 km²), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Enoch has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.
History
Enoch was founded by Joel H. Johnson. It was originally known as Johnson's Springs and Fort Johnson.
Enoch was incorporated on 10 January 1966 and at that time absorbed the neighboring communities of Grimshawville, Stevensville and Williamsville.
In June 2011 a new LDS Stake was created. There are now the Enoch and Enoch West stakes. The dividing line is Minersville Highway.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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 | |||
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,467 people, 958 households, and 858 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,047.1 people per square mile (404.4/km2). There were 1,029 housing units at an average density of 310.8 per square mile (120.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.78% White, 0.17% African American, 2.45% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.40% Pacific Islander, 1.07% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.54% of the population.
There were 958 households, out of which 59.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.6% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.4% were non-families. 8.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.62 and the average family size was 3.86.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 41.2% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 3.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,368, and the median income for a family was $38,085. Males had a median income of $30,215 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,424. About 7.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Texas Rose Bascom (1922-1993), rodeo trick rider and fancy trick roper, Hollywood actress, hall of fame inductee
- Joel Hills Johnson (1802-1882), inventor, religious leader, Mormon pioneer, published poet and gospel hymn composer, Utah politician, judge, founded the town of Enoch
See also
In Spanish: Enoch (Utah) para niños
