Naples, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 | 5,187 ft (1,581 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 | 2411212 |
Naples is a city located in Uintah County, Utah, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,282 people lived there. Naples used to be called a town, but now it's a fifth-class city by state law. It was founded in 1878 by Bradford R. Bird.
Where is Naples?
Naples covers an area of about 6.5 square miles (16.9 square kilometers). All of this land is dry, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Naples?
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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% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
In 2020, there were 2,282 people living in Naples. This included 883 households and 733 families. The city had about 345 people per square mile.
Most people in Naples (about 90%) are White. About 1% are Native American, and 1.5% are from other races. About 6.6% of people are from two or more races. Around 11% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (54%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (74.6%) were married couples. The average household had 3.37 people. The average family had 3.72 people.
The median age in Naples was 32.2 years old. About 38.6% of the population was under 18. About 10.9% of people were 65 or older. The average income for a household in Naples was $78,973.
Fun Things to Do
Naples hosts a special event called Games, Anime, and More, also known as GAM. This is a fan convention that happens twice a year, in March and August. It's a big event for people who love video games, card games, cartoons, and dressing up in costumes.
You can join tournaments, play tabletop games, and enjoy many similar activities. The GAM Convention is held in Uintah County, Utah. In 2016, it was held in Naples, making it the first convention of its kind in the city.
Famous People from Naples
- Earl W. Bascom (1906–1995) was an actor, artist, and inventor. He was also a rodeo cowboy, sometimes called the "Father of Modern Rodeo."
See also
In Spanish: Naples (Utah) para niños
