Mayfield, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mayfield, Utah
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Location in Sanpete County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,538 ft (1,688 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 496 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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552 |
| • Density | 613.33/sq mi (236.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84643
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-48720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1443237 |
Mayfield is a small town located in the southwestern part of Sanpete County, in the state of Utah, United States. In 2010, about 496 people called Mayfield home. By 2019, the population was estimated to be around 552. It's a quiet place with a unique history!
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Discovering Mayfield's Past
Mayfield was first settled in 1871. Some of the first families to live here included the Andersons, Petersons, Petersens, Bartholomews, Jensens, Sorensens, and Willdens.
When these early settlers arrived, they learned something special from the Native Americans. The local tribes considered this area a "healing ground," a sacred place where people could find peace and recovery. It's even said that no fighting has ever happened in Mayfield, which makes its history quite unique!
Where is Mayfield Located?
Mayfield is a town that covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (or 2.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits. It's nestled in the beautiful landscape of Utah.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 330 | — | |
| 1890 | 337 | 2.1% | |
| 1900 | 469 | 39.2% | |
| 1910 | 485 | 3.4% | |
| 1920 | 550 | 13.4% | |
| 1930 | 467 | −15.1% | |
| 1940 | 473 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 390 | −17.5% | |
| 1960 | 329 | −15.6% | |
| 1970 | 267 | −18.8% | |
| 1980 | 397 | 48.7% | |
| 1990 | 438 | 10.3% | |
| 2000 | 420 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 496 | 18.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 552 | 11.3% | |
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Who Lives in Mayfield?
In 2000, there were 420 people living in Mayfield. These people lived in 141 different homes. Most of the households, about 66%, were married couples living together.
About 34% of the homes had children under the age of 18 living there. The population was spread out, with many young people, adults, and seniors. The average age in Mayfield was 43 years old.
Learning in Mayfield
Students in Mayfield attend schools that are part of the South Sanpete School District.
See also
In Spanish: Mayfield (Utah) para niños
