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South Willard, Utah
Location within Box Elder County and the State of Utah.
Location within Box Elder County and the State of Utah.
Location of Utah in the United States
Location of Utah in the United States
Country United States
State Utah
County Box Elder
Named for Willard Richards
Area
 • Total 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km2)
 • Land 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
4,331 ft (1,320 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,571
 • Density 100.6/sq mi (38.9/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
FIPS code 49-71255
GNIS feature ID 1852446

South Willard is a special kind of community in Box Elder County, Utah, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. The government counts the people living there for official records. In 2010, about 1,571 people lived in South Willard.

Exploring South Willard's Location

South Willard is located in Utah, a state in the western United States. It is part of Box Elder County.

How Big is South Willard?

According to the United States Census Bureau, South Willard covers an area of about 5.8 square miles (15.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Understanding the People of South Willard

The number of people living in South Willard has grown over time.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 586
2010 1,571 168.1%

Who Lives in South Willard?

In the year 2000, there were 586 people living in South Willard. There were 209 households, which are like homes where people live, and 156 families. On average, there were about 100 people per square mile.

Most people living in South Willard in 2000 were White (about 95%). A smaller number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Households

Many households in South Willard were families. About 39% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most households (about 66%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.8 people, and the average family had about 3.3 people.

Age Groups in the Community

The population of South Willard in 2000 included people of all ages.

  • About 29% of the people were under 18 years old.
  • About 12% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
  • The largest group, about 29%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 17% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 12% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in South Willard was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were about 104 males.

Income and Economy

In 2000, the average income for a household in South Willard was about $43,214 per year. For families, the average income was around $45,000. The average income per person was about $16,560. A small number of families (about 9.5%) and individuals (about 7.4%) lived below the poverty line.

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