Maeser, Utah facts for kids
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Maeser, Utah
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Location in Uintah County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Uintah |
| Named for | Karl G. Maeser |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km2) |
| • Land | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,600 ft (1,707 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,081 |
| • Density | 627.8/sq mi (242.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84078
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-47180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1430036 |
Maeser (pronounced MAY-zer) is a community in Uintah County, Utah, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government identifies for gathering statistics, but it's not an official city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 4,081 people lived in Maeser. The community is named after Karl Maeser, who was a well-known educator.
History of Maeser
Maeser was first settled by people in 1878. For a while, it was an "incorporated municipality," which means it had its own local government and rules, starting in 1935. However, on July 9, 1970, Maeser "disincorporated." This means it stopped being an official municipality and went back to being an unincorporated community.
Geography and Location
Maeser is located in Uintah County, Utah. The United States Census Bureau says that the total area of Maeser is about 6.5 square miles (which is about 16.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
The community is situated to the west of U.S. Route 191. It is also near the beautiful Ashley National Forest, a large protected area with many trees and natural landscapes.
Population and People
The number of people living in Maeser has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| 1940 | 428 | — | |
| 1950 | 643 | 50.2% | |
| 1960 | 929 | 44.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,248 | 34.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,216 | 77.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,598 | 17.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,855 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,601 | 26.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,081 | 13.3% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
In the year 2000, there were 2,855 people living in Maeser. These people lived in 900 different homes, and 766 of these were families. On average, there were about 3.16 people living in each home.
Many homes in Maeser had children. About 46.3% of the homes had kids under 18 years old living there. Most families, about 76.6%, were married couples living together.
The people in Maeser were of different ages. About 36.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Maeser was 32 years old.
