Henefer, Utah facts for kids
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Henefer, Utah
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Henefer Post Office, January 2010
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Location in Summit County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Founded | 1853 |
| Incorporated | 1938 |
| Named for | James and William Hennefer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.46 sq mi (6.38 km2) |
| • Land | 2.46 sq mi (6.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,341 ft (1,628 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 766 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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979 |
| • Density | 397.48/sq mi (153.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84033
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-34640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412745 |
Henefer is a small town in Summit County, Utah, USA. It's part of the larger Salt Lake City area. In 2010, about 766 people lived there. By 2019, the population was estimated to be around 979 people.
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History of Henefer
Henefer was started in 1859. The town got its name from two early settlers, James and William Hennefer. It officially became an incorporated town in 1938.
Geography of Henefer
Henefer covers an area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. If you look closely, you can see a large letter H on a hillside in the southwest part of town.
Henefer's Climate
Henefer has a climate with big changes between seasons. Summers are usually warm or hot. Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold. This type of weather is known as a humid continental climate.
Population of Henefer
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 172 | — | |
| 1880 | 262 | 52.3% | |
| 1890 | 291 | 11.1% | |
| 1900 | 348 | 19.6% | |
| 1910 | 413 | 18.7% | |
| 1920 | 405 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 469 | 15.8% | |
| 1940 | 413 | −11.9% | |
| 1950 | 346 | −16.2% | |
| 1960 | 408 | 17.9% | |
| 1970 | 446 | 9.3% | |
| 1980 | 547 | 22.6% | |
| 1990 | 554 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 684 | 23.5% | |
| 2010 | 766 | 12.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 979 | 27.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 684 people living in Henefer. Most of the people living there were White. About 2.6% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The town had 219 households. Many of these households (45.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (72.1%) were married couples. The average household had about 3 people.
The median age in Henefer was 28 years old. This means half the people were younger than 28 and half were older. About 35% of the population was under 18.
Education in Henefer
Students in Henefer attend schools in the North Summit School District.
See also
In Spanish: Henefer (Utah) para niños
