Fielding, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fielding, Utah
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Location in Box Elder 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 | Box Elder |
| Founded | 1892 |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Named for | Joseph Fielding Smith |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,370 ft (1,330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 455 |
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482 |
| • Density | 945.10/sq mi (364.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84311
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-25290 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412625 |
Fielding is a small town located in Box Elder County, Utah, in the United States. In 2010, about 455 people lived there. It's a quiet community known for its history and friendly atmosphere.
History of Fielding
The town of Fielding got its start a long time ago. A post office, which is where people send and receive mail, opened in Fielding in 1892. This means people were living and working in the area by then.
The town was named after a very important person, Joseph Fielding Smith, Sr. (1838–1918). He was the sixth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often called the LDS Church. The town's name specifically honors his mother's maiden name, which was Fielding.
Geography of Fielding
Fielding is a small town in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, which collects information about places in the U.S., the town covers an area of about 0.4 square miles (which is about 1.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People in Fielding
The number of people living in Fielding has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown or shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 485 | — | |
| 1920 | 374 | −22.9% | |
| 1930 | 333 | −11.0% | |
| 1940 | 324 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 249 | −23.1% | |
| 1960 | 270 | 8.4% | |
| 1970 | 254 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 325 | 28.0% | |
| 1990 | 422 | 29.8% | |
| 2000 | 448 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 455 | 1.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 482 | 5.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 448 people living in Fielding. Most of the people in Fielding were White (about 97.77%). A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 2.23% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 139 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households (about 50.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (79.9%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Fielding in 2000 was 27 years old. About 36.4% of the population was under 18, showing that many young people and families live in the town.
The average income for a household in Fielding was around $44,000 per year. This gives an idea of how much money families in the town generally earned.
See also
In Spanish: Fielding (Utah) para niños
