Lynndyl, Utah facts for kids
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Lynndyl, Utah
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The Princess Recreation Hall/Lynndyl LDS Meetinghouse in Lynndyl
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Location in Millard County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Millard |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Incorporated | 1945 |
| Named for | Lynn, Massachusetts |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.12 sq mi (8.08 km2) |
| • Land | 3.12 sq mi (8.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,780 ft (1,460 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 106 |
| • Density | 37.50/sq mi (14.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84640
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-46740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412929 |
Lynndyl is a small town located in Millard County, Utah, in the United States. It is known for its history as a railroad town. According to the 2010 census, 106 people lived there.
Where is Lynndyl?
Lynndyl covers an area of about 3.12 square miles (8.08 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Lynndyl's Railroad Story
Lynndyl began as a railroad town in 1907. This means it grew because of the trains and tracks that passed through it. Farming in the area started a few years later, around 1912.
Major train lines have always been important to Lynndyl. For many years, it was a key spot where the Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad split. One part of the track went towards Provo, and the other went to Salt Lake City. Today, Lynndyl is still a significant junction for train lines.
Who Lives in Lynndyl?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 113 | — | |
| 1920 | 488 | 331.9% | |
| 1930 | 495 | 1.4% | |
| 1940 | 366 | −26.1% | |
| 1950 | 241 | −34.2% | |
| 1960 | 145 | −39.8% | |
| 1970 | 111 | −23.4% | |
| 1980 | 90 | −18.9% | |
| 1990 | 120 | 33.3% | |
| 2000 | 134 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 106 | −20.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 117 | 10.4% | |
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The number of people living in Lynndyl has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 134 people living in the town. By 2010, the population was 106.
Most people in Lynndyl are White. Some residents are also Native American or from other backgrounds. About 13% of the population in 2000 was of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
In 2000, there were 45 households in Lynndyl. Many of these households (about 71%) were married couples living together. About 42% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost three people.
The population of Lynndyl includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 33% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 35 years.
See also
In Spanish: Lynndyl (Utah) para niños
