Sigurd, Utah facts for kids
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Sigurd, Utah
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Sigurd 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 |
| Settled | 1874 |
| Incorporated | 1935 |
| Named for | Sigurd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,226 ft (1,593 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 429 |
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(2019)
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443 |
| • Density | 450.66/sq mi (173.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84657
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-68650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1445583 |
Sigurd is a small town located in Sevier County, Utah, in the United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 429 people. It was first settled in 1874 and officially became a town in 1935.
Geography of Sigurd
Sigurd is a small town covering about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Economy and Industry
A company called USG has a mine and production facilities in Sigurd. USG is known for making building materials, especially products like drywall and gypsum.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 296 | — | |
| 1930 | 293 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 364 | 24.2% | |
| 1950 | 431 | 18.4% | |
| 1960 | 339 | −21.3% | |
| 1970 | 291 | −14.2% | |
| 1980 | 386 | 32.6% | |
| 1990 | 385 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 430 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 429 | −0.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 443 | 3.3% | |
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In 2000, Sigurd had 430 residents living in 128 households. Most of the people in Sigurd were White (about 96%). A smaller number of residents were Native American or Asian. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Sigurd had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3.36 people. The average family size was slightly larger, with about 3.69 people.
The town's population was quite young. About 36% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in Sigurd was 28 years. This means half the population was younger than 28, and half was older.
See also
In Spanish: Sigurd (Utah) para niños
