Redmond, Utah facts for kids
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Redmond, Utah
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The old Redmond Town Hall
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Location in Sevier County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Sevier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,105 ft (1,556 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 730 |
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747 |
| • Density | 795.53/sq mi (307.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84652
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-63240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1444843 |
Redmond is a small town located in Sevier County, Utah, in the United States. In 2010, about 730 people lived there. The town was started in 1876 and got its name from some red hills found to the west.
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Geography of Redmond
Redmond covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
What is the Climate Like in Redmond?
Redmond has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the town experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.
Population and People in Redmond
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 158 | — | |
| 1890 | 322 | 103.8% | |
| 1900 | 451 | 40.1% | |
| 1910 | 547 | 21.3% | |
| 1920 | 649 | 18.6% | |
| 1930 | 577 | −11.1% | |
| 1940 | 641 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 600 | −6.4% | |
| 1960 | 413 | −31.2% | |
| 1970 | 409 | −1.0% | |
| 1980 | 619 | 51.3% | |
| 1990 | 648 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 788 | 21.6% | |
| 2010 | 730 | −7.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 747 | 2.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 788 people living in Redmond. These people lived in 243 households, and 202 of those were families. The town had about 813 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Redmond were White (98.22%). A small number were from other backgrounds. About 1.90% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
How Do Families Live in Redmond?
Many households in Redmond (46.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (74.9%) were married couples living together. About 14.8% of all households had just one person living there. The average household had about 3.24 people.
What is the Age Range in Redmond?
The population in Redmond was spread out by age. About 36.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 28 years old.
What is the Income Like in Redmond?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Redmond was $40,313 per year. For families, the average income was $41,875. About 12.3% of all people in Redmond lived below the poverty line. This included 14.8% of children under 18.
Economy of Redmond
A special type of rock salt, which is pink, is dug up from the ground near Redmond. This salt is sold by a company called Redmond Life and is known as Real Salt.
