Genola, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Genola
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Centro de la Familia de Utah Migrant Head Start Center in Genola, August 2007
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Location in Utah County and the State of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah County |
| Incorporated | December 29, 1935 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.19 sq mi (36.75 km2) |
| • Land | 13.76 sq mi (35.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,518 ft (1,377 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,370 |
| • Density | 113.90/sq mi (43.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84655
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| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-28810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412676 |
Genola is a small town located in Utah County, Utah, in the United States. It's part of the larger Provo–Orem metropolitan area. In 2010, about 1,370 people lived there.
Genola's Location and Land
Genola is found in the northeast part of the Goshen Valley. The town of Santaquin is right next to it on the southeast side.
The town covers a total area of about 35.9 square kilometers (or 13.9 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 34.8 square kilometers (13.4 square miles). The rest is water, which makes up about 3.10% of the total area.
Who Lives in Genola?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 194 | — | |
| 1930 | 321 | 65.5% | |
| 1940 | 325 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 314 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 380 | 21.0% | |
| 1970 | 424 | 11.6% | |
| 1980 | 630 | 48.6% | |
| 1990 | 803 | 27.5% | |
| 2000 | 965 | 20.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,370 | 42.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,567 | 14.4% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
The population of Genola has grown over the years. In 1920, there were 194 people, and by 2010, it had grown to 1,370.
In 2000, there were 965 people living in Genola. Most people in Genola are White, but there are also people from other backgrounds, including Native American and Asian. About 8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Genola have children under 18 living at home. Most families are married couples living together. The average household in Genola had about 4 people.
The town has a younger population. In 2000, about 44% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 22 years.
The typical income for a family in Genola was around $50,125 in 2000. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Genola (Utah) para niños
