Naples, Utah facts for kids
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Naples, Utah
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Fifth Class City
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City office
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Location in Uintah County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Uintah |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 13 May 1982 |
| Founded by | Bradford R. Bird |
| Named for | Naples |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.60 sq mi (17.1 km2) |
| • Land | 6.60 sq mi (17.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,230 ft (1,590 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,282 |
| • Density | 315.41/sq mi (121.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84078 (Vernal, Utah)
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-53560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1430636 |
Naples is a city in Uintah County, Utah, United States. The population was 2,282 at the 2020 United States Census. Naples was listed as a town in 2000; it has since been classified as a fifth-class city by state law.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.5 square miles (16.9 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 212 | — | |
| 1900 | 779 | 267.5% | |
| 1910 | 769 | −1.3% | |
| 1920 | 605 | −21.3% | |
| 1930 | 518 | −14.4% | |
| 1940 | 620 | 19.7% | |
| 1950 | 608 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,334 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,300 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,755 | 35.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,282 | 30.0% | |
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As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 2,282 people, 883 households, and 733 families in the town. The population density was 345.75 people per square mile (218.2/km2). The racial makeup is 90.1% White, 0.96% Native American, 1.5% from other races, and 6.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.3% of the population.
There were 883 households, out of which 54% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.4% were non-families. 15.05% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.37 and the average family size was 3.72.
The town population contained 38.6% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $78,973.
Attractions
Games, Anime, and More is a biannual fan convention. It is a multi-genre convention having video games, card games, cartoons, costumes, tournaments, tabletop gaming, and similar activities. The GAM Convention is held during March and August in Uintah County, Utah. In 2015 it was the first anime convention held in Vernal, Utah as well as the first gaming convention held there, making it the first convention of its type in Vernal. In 2016 it was held in Naples, making GAM the first convention of its type in the city of Naples.
Notable people
- Earl W. Bascom (1906–1995), Hollywood actor, artist, inventor, rodeo cowboy, Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, Utah Sports Hall of Fame, Utah Rodeo Hall of Fame, "Father of Modern Rodeo"
See also
In Spanish: Naples (Utah) para niños
