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Francis, Utah
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The Byron T. Mitchell House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Location in Summit County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Settled | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1939 |
| Founded by | John Williams |
| Named for | Francis M. Lyman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2) |
| • Land | 2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,552 ft (1,997 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,077 |
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1,574 |
| • Density | 528.01/sq mi (203.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84036
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-26940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412652 |
Francis is a small town located in Summit County, Utah, in the western United States. It is part of the larger Salt Lake City area. In 2020, about 1,564 people lived here.
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Welcome to Francis, Utah!
Francis is a friendly town in the beautiful state of Utah. It was first settled in 1869 by John Williams. The town was named after Francis M. Lyman. It officially became an incorporated town in 1939.
Where is Francis Located?
Francis is found on the western edge of Summit County. The town covers a total area of about 2.98 square miles (7.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Francis has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 184 | — | |
| 1920 | 234 | 27.2% | |
| 1930 | 226 | −3.4% | |
| 1940 | 345 | 52.7% | |
| 1950 | 276 | −20.0% | |
| 1960 | 252 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 268 | 6.3% | |
| 1980 | 371 | 38.4% | |
| 1990 | 381 | 2.7% | |
| 2000 | 698 | 83.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,077 | 54.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,574 | 46.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 698 people living in Francis. The town had 217 households. Many families lived there, with 47.9% of households having children under 18. The average age of people in Francis was 31 years old.
Schools in Francis
Students in Francis attend schools within the South Summit School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
Getting Around Francis
Public transportation is available in Francis. High Valley Transit offers bus service on route 102. There are three morning trips and three afternoon trips. This helps people travel within and around the town.
Images for kids
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The Byron T. Mitchell House, a historic building in Francis.
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A map showing Francis highlighted in Summit County, Utah.
