Spanish Valley, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Spanish Valley, Utah
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Location in San Juan County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | San Juan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.3 sq mi (36.9 km2) |
| • Land | 14.3 sq mi (36.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,800 ft (1,463 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 491 |
| • Density | 34.3/sq mi (13.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| FIPS code | 49-71455 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852447 |
Spanish Valley is a special area in San Juan County, Utah, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. This means it's a place with people living there, but it's not an official city or town.
Most people use "Spanish Valley" to talk about the whole valley that goes south from the city of Moab. A big part of this valley is actually in Grand County, which is just north of San Juan County. Even maps show the entire valley as Spanish Valley, not just the part in San Juan County.
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Location and Size
Spanish Valley is found at these coordinates: 38°29′17″N 109°26′15″W / 38.48806°N 109.43750°W. It is located in the beautiful state of Utah.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Spanish Valley covers about 14.3 square miles (36.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People Living in Spanish Valley
Population Changes Over Time
In 2010, a count called the census showed that 491 people lived in Spanish Valley. Later, in 2017, a survey estimated that the population had grown to 594 people.
Homes in the Area
Between 2013 and 2017, there were about 185 homes in Spanish Valley. This information comes from the American Community Survey.
Age of Residents
In 2017, the average age of people living in Spanish Valley was about 30.2 years old. This is much younger than in 2010, when the average age was 54.9 years.
Background of Residents
From 2013 to 2017, most people in Spanish Valley were White, making up 96% of the population. The other 4% were Hispanic or Latino.
Income and Poverty
The average income for families in Spanish Valley between 2013 and 2017 is not known. However, during that time, about 11.9% of the people lived below the poverty level. This means they had a very low income.
See also
- In Spanish: Spanish Valley para niños
