Lake Shore, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lake Shore, Utah
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Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Settled | 1860 |
| Founded by | Benjamin Franklin Barney |
| Named for | Utah Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km2) |
| • Land | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,511 ft (1,375 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 817 |
| • Density | 74.77/sq mi (28.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84660
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| Area code(s) | 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-42230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408551 |
Lake Shore is a small community in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. Lake Shore is part of the larger Provo–Orem area. In 2010, about 817 people lived here.
Where is Lake Shore Located?
Lake Shore is in Utah, a state in the western United States. It's part of Utah County. The area covers about 28.3 square kilometers (about 10.9 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Lake Shore has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 300 | — | |
| 1900 | 582 | 94.0% | |
| 1910 | 528 | −9.3% | |
| 1920 | 457 | −13.4% | |
| 1930 | 482 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 528 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 523 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 755 | — | |
| 2010 | 817 | 8.2% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
In 2000, there were 755 people living in Lake Shore. Most people lived in families, with many households having children under 18. The average household had about 3 to 4 people.
The community has a mix of age groups. In 2000, about 36% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 25 years, meaning half the people were younger than 25 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Shore (Utah) para niños
Images for kids
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A map showing Lake Shore in Utah County.
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