Garden, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Garden, Utah
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Location in Rich 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 | Rich |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.3 sq mi (73.3 km2) |
| • Land | 28.3 sq mi (73.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,004 ft (1,830 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 240 |
| • Density | 2.9/sq mi (1.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| FIPS code | 49-27902 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852443 |
Garden is a small community in Rich County, Utah, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people by the government. Garden is mostly farmland. It also includes parts of Garden City and a tiny village called Meadowville. In 2020, about 240 people lived here.
Geography of Garden
Garden is located in Utah, a state in the western United States. The area is mostly land, covering about 28.3 square miles (73.3 square kilometers). That's roughly the size of 14,000 football fields! There is very little water within the CDP boundaries.
Weather in Garden
The weather in Garden can change a lot throughout the year. There's a weather station nearby called Usu Doc Daniel. It helps us understand the climate.
- Winter: Winters are cold, with average temperatures around 20-22 degrees Fahrenheit (about -6 degrees Celsius). It snows a lot, with over 5 inches of precipitation in January and December.
- Summer: Summers are much warmer, with average temperatures around 60-62 degrees Fahrenheit (about 16 degrees Celsius). July is usually the warmest month. It's also the driest time of year.
- Spring and Fall: These seasons have mild temperatures and a good amount of rain or snow.
People of Garden
Garden is a small community, but its population has been growing.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 83 | — | |
| 2010 | 181 | 118.1% | |
| 2020 | 240 | 32.6% | |
In 2000, there were 83 people living in Garden. By 2010, the population had more than doubled to 181 people. In 2020, the population grew to 240 people.
Most people living in Garden are White. In 2000, there were 37 households. Many of these were married couples living together. About 27% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
The people in Garden are of all ages. In 2000, about 23% were under 18 years old. About 22% were between 25 and 44. A good number of people, about 22%, were 65 years or older. The average age was 48 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Garden (Utah) para niños
