Kenilworth, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kenilworth, Utah
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Kenilworth's Old Company Store, March 2008
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Location in Carbon County and the state of Utah
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Utah |
| County | Carbon |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Named for | Kenilworth Castle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,319 ft (1,926 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 200 |
| • Density | 239/sq mi (92.4/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584769 |
Kenilworth is a small community in northern Carbon County, Utah, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined by the census bureau. In 2020, about 200 people lived there.
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About Kenilworth
Kenilworth is located at the eastern end of State Route 157. It sits north of Price, which is the main city and county seat of Carbon County. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 84529.
History of the Town
Like many places in Carbon County, Kenilworth started as a coal mining town. Coal was first found in this area in 1904. The town itself was officially planned and built in 1908.
The name Kenilworth was chosen by British miners. They thought the mountains around the area looked like the tall towers of Kenilworth Castle back in England.
Population Changes
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| 2010 | 180 | — | |
| 2020 | 200 | 11.1% | |
Kenilworth's population has changed a lot over the years. In 1910, about 500 people lived there. The population grew to its highest point in 1947, with 1,050 residents. By the 1990 census, the number had gone down to 350. In 2010, there were 180 people, and by 2020, it grew slightly to 200 people.
Weather and Climate
Kenilworth has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.
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Approaching Kenilworth
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Part of company housing project, Kenilworth Mine, 1946
See also
In Spanish: Kenilworth (Utah) para niños
