Kaysville, Utah facts for kids
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Kaysville, Utah
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Kaysville City Municipal Center
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Location in Davis County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Davis |
| Settled | 1849 |
| Named for | William Kay, a pioneer settler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.54 sq mi (27.31 km2) |
| • Land | 10.50 sq mi (27.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,298 ft (1,310 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 32,945 |
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(2023)
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32,941 |
| • Density | 3,084.47/sq mi (1,190.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84037
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| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-40360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410169 |
Kaysville is a city located in Davis County, Utah. It is part of the larger Ogden–Clearfield metropolitan area. In 2020, the city had a population of 32,945 people.
Kaysville is also home to the USU Botanical Gardens. These gardens are part of Utah State University and are used for learning and distance education.
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Discovering Kaysville's Past
Kaysville began as a farming community. It was settled in 1847 by early pioneers, including Hector Haight. The area was first known as "Kay's Creek."
In 1849, more settlers arrived from Salt Lake City. Among them was William Kay. In 1851, William Kay became an important leader in the area. The community was then named Kaysville after him.
After a historical event called the Utah War in 1858, some people wanted to change the city's name to "Freedom." However, Brigham Young, a key leader, convinced them to keep the name Kaysville.
In 1868, Kaysville became the first city in Davis County to be officially recognized as a city.
An early meetinghouse made of adobe was built in 1863. This building was later replaced by the larger Kaysville Tabernacle in 1914. By 1930, Kaysville had 992 residents.
By 2008, there were seven local church groups, called "stakes," in Kaysville.
In 2009, Steve Hiatt was elected as Kaysville's 38th mayor. He was the youngest mayor in Utah at that time. He served two terms. The current mayor, Tamara Tran, was elected in 2021.
Kaysville's Location and Size
Kaysville is located in a beautiful part of Utah. It shares its borders with other cities. To the north is Layton. To the east is Fruit Heights. To the south is Farmington, which is the main city of Davis County.
The city covers about 10.5 square miles (27.2 square kilometers) of land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Kaysville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 548 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,708 | 211.7% | |
| 1910 | 887 | −48.1% | |
| 1920 | 809 | −8.8% | |
| 1930 | 992 | 22.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,211 | 22.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,898 | 56.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,608 | 90.1% | |
| 1970 | 6,192 | 71.6% | |
| 1980 | 10,331 | 66.8% | |
| 1990 | 13,961 | 35.1% | |
| 2000 | 20,351 | 45.8% | |
| 2010 | 27,368 | 34.5% | |
| 2020 | 32,945 | 20.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 32,941 | 20.4% | |
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In 2020, Kaysville had 32,945 people. This means there were about 3,135 people living in every square mile.
Most people in Kaysville are White, making up about 89.1% of the population. Other groups include African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 5.9% of the people in Kaysville are of Hispanic or Latino background.
The population is almost evenly split between males and females. About 36.6% of the people are under 18 years old. The average age in Kaysville is about 29.9 years.
There are nearly 9,000 households in Kaysville. Most of these are families, with an average of almost four people per household. About 77% of families are married couples. Most homes in Kaysville are owned by the people who live in them.
The average income for a household in Kaysville was about $103,730. For families, the average income was about $111,903. A small number of people, about 3.2%, live below the poverty line.
When it comes to education, most adults in Kaysville have at least a high school diploma. Many have also attended college or earned a college degree.
Fun Places to Visit in Kaysville
Kaysville has several interesting places to visit:
- Cherry Hill: A popular amusement park.
- Davis High School: A local high school.
- House where John Taylor died: A historic home.
- LeConte Stewart Artist Museum: A museum dedicated to a famous artist.
- Utah Botanical Center: The beautiful botanical gardens.
- Kay's Cross: A unique local landmark.
Famous People from Kaysville
Many notable people have connections to Kaysville:
- Rob Bishop: A former congressman.
- Henry H. Blood: The seventh governor of Utah.
- Mikayla Cluff: A professional soccer player.
- James Cowser: A former NFL player.
- Jaxson Dart: A college football player.
- Floyd Gottfredson: A famous cartoonist.
- Jared Ward: An Olympic marathon runner.
See also
In Spanish: Kaysville (Utah) para niños
