Meadow, Utah facts for kids
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Meadow, Utah
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Meadow welcome sign
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Location in Millard County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Millard |
| Settled | 1857 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,856 ft (1,480 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 310 |
| • Density | 646.94/sq mi (249.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84644
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-48830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412973 |
Meadow is a small town in Millard County, Utah, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 254 people lived there. The town was first called Meadow Creek. It is located about eight miles south of another town called Fillmore.
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A Look Back: Meadow's History
Early Days and Settlements
Long ago, starting in 1847, the area now known as Meadow was a good place for travelers to camp. It was along the Mormon Road, a path leading to Southern California. In 1855, a Native American leader named Walkara passed away here.
The town of Meadow Creek was officially settled in 1857. Ten families, who were Latter-day Saints, moved here from Fillmore, Utah. The town's name was later changed to Meadow in 1864. This happened when it got its own post office.
Meadow's Location and Weather
Where is Meadow Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Meadow is a small town. It covers about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers.
What is Meadow's Climate Like?
Meadow has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means there are big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold. This climate type is often shown as "Dfb" on climate maps.
People of Meadow: Demographics
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 193 | — | |
| 1880 | 212 | 9.8% | |
| 1890 | 344 | 62.3% | |
| 1900 | 343 | −0.3% | |
| 1910 | 331 | −3.5% | |
| 1920 | 405 | 22.4% | |
| 1930 | 395 | −2.5% | |
| 1940 | 422 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 378 | −10.4% | |
| 1960 | 244 | −35.4% | |
| 1970 | 238 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 265 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 250 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 254 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 310 | 22.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 328 | 5.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, a census counted 254 people living in Meadow. There were 94 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 72 were families. The town had about 513 people per square mile (196 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Meadow were White, about 97.64%. A small number were Native American or from other races. About 1.57% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 34% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67%) were married couples living together. Some households (7.4%) had a female head with no husband present. About 23.4% of all households were made up of single individuals.
The average household had 2.70 people. The average family had 3.22 people.
Age Groups in Meadow
The population in Meadow was spread out by age. About 32.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 21.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 36 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 92.4 males.
Meadow Hot Springs
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Meadow is known for its Meadow Hot Springs. These natural hot springs are located about 1.6 miles from the center of town. The warm water comes out of an underwater cave. It is about 106 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius). The springs are found in a rock formation called travertine.
See also
In Spanish: Meadow (Utah) para niños
