Plymouth, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Plymouth, Utah
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Plymouth, Utah, with Gunsight Peak in background
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Location in Box Elder County and the state of Utah.
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Location of Utah in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Box Elder |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1933 |
| Named for | Plymouth Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,469 ft (1,362 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 414 |
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460 |
| • Density | 556.23/sq mi (214.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84330
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-61260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412492 |
Plymouth is a small town located in Box Elder County, Utah, in the United States. It was founded in 1869 and officially became a town in 1933. The town was named after Plymouth Rock, a famous landmark in Massachusetts. In 2010, about 414 people lived there.
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Geography of Plymouth
Plymouth is a small town covering about 0.83 square miles (2.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Population and People
The number of people living in Plymouth has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 300 | — | |
| 1890 | 319 | 6.3% | |
| 1900 | 549 | 72.1% | |
| 1910 | 263 | −52.1% | |
| 1920 | 319 | 21.3% | |
| 1930 | 340 | 6.6% | |
| 1940 | 292 | −14.1% | |
| 1950 | 228 | −21.9% | |
| 1960 | 231 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 203 | −12.1% | |
| 1980 | 238 | 17.2% | |
| 1990 | 267 | 12.2% | |
| 2000 | 328 | 22.8% | |
| 2010 | 414 | 26.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 460 | 11.1% | |
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Life in Plymouth (2000 Census)
In the year 2000, there were 328 people living in Plymouth. These people lived in 105 different homes, and 89 of these were families. Most of the people living in Plymouth were White.
Many homes in Plymouth had children under 18 living there. About 70% of the homes were married couples living together. The average home had about three people.
Age Groups
The people in Plymouth were spread across different age groups. About 36% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 13% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The median age in Plymouth was 27 years old. This means half the people were younger than 27 and half were older.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Plymouth was $41,250 per year. For families, the average income was $48,750. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included some children and people aged 65 or older.
