Joseph, Utah facts for kids
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Joseph, Utah
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Joseph welcome sign, April 2010
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Location in Sevier County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Sevier |
| Settled | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1900 |
| Named for | Joseph Angell Young |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,436 ft (1,657 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 344 |
| • Estimate
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358 |
| • Density | 411.97/sq mi (159.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84739
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-39370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1442224 |
| Website | http://josephtown.com |
Joseph is a small town in Sevier County, Utah, in the United States. In 2000, 269 people lived there. The town was named after Joseph Angell Young. He was an important leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joseph was first settled in 1871.
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Town Location and Size
Joseph is located in Utah. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
A place called Graveyard Hollow is inside the town. Another area, Dell Lott Hollow, is very close by.
Who Lives in Joseph?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 370 | — | |
| 1890 | 436 | 17.8% | |
| 1900 | 626 | 43.6% | |
| 1910 | 127 | −79.7% | |
| 1920 | 224 | 76.4% | |
| 1930 | 243 | 8.5% | |
| 1940 | 297 | 22.2% | |
| 1950 | 208 | −30.0% | |
| 1960 | 117 | −43.7% | |
| 1970 | 125 | 6.8% | |
| 1980 | 217 | 73.6% | |
| 1990 | 198 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 269 | 35.9% | |
| 2010 | 344 | 27.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 358 | 4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 269 people living in Joseph. These people lived in 92 different homes. About 73 of these homes were families. The town had about 302 people per square mile (117 per square kilometer).
Most people in Joseph were White (94.05%). A small number were African American (0.74%) or Asian (0.37%). Some people were from other races (2.97%) or from two or more races (1.86%). About 6.69% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.4% of homes had children under 18. Most homes (69.6%) were married couples. Some homes (7.6%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 19.6% of homes were not families.
The average home had 2.92 people. The average family had 3.31 people.
Population Age Groups
The people in Joseph were spread out by age.
- 30.5% were under 18 years old.
- 10.4% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 22.7% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 23.4% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 13.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Joseph was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 96 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 103 males.
Income in Joseph
In 2000, the average income for a home in Joseph was $29,375 per year. For families, the average income was $33,125 per year. Men earned about $36,563 per year. Women earned about $17,500 per year.
The per capita income for the town was $12,456. This means the average income per person was $12,456. About 17.4% of families and 21.7% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 30.9% of those under 18 and 25.0% of those 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Joseph (Utah) para niños
