Vineyard, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vineyard, Utah
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City (4th Class)
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Original Vineyard town office
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Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Incorporated | May 11, 1989 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.35 sq mi (16.45 km2) |
| • Land | 4.79 sq mi (12.42 km2) |
| • Water | 1.56 sq mi (4.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,521 ft (1,378 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,535 |
| • Density | 2,927.97/sq mi (1,129.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
84059
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| Area code(s) | 385 and 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-80420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413434 |
| Website | www.vineyard.utah.gov |
Vineyard is a city located in Utah County, Utah, in the United States. It's part of the larger Provo and Orem city area. Vineyard has grown incredibly fast! Its population jumped from just 139 people in 2010 to over 12,500 by 2020. This makes it one of the fastest-growing cities in Utah and the entire country.
This rapid growth started around 2012. It happened because a large area, once home to the Geneva Steel factory, was redeveloped. This new development brought many new homes and people to Vineyard.
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Discovering Vineyard's Past
Vineyard got its name from the grape vineyards that used to grow near where the town was first built. Some people who lived there say that Vineyard became a recognized place in 1899.
The town officially became incorporated in 1989. This means it gained its own local government. Before 2016, Vineyard was called a "town." But in the summer of 2016, its population grew enough for it to be certified as a "city."
The huge growth since 2012 is mainly due to the redevelopment of the old Geneva Steel site. In 2014, Utah Valley University bought 125 acres of this land. They plan to build a new "West Campus" there.
Exploring Vineyard's Location
Vineyard is located in Utah. The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers about 16.5 square kilometers (6.35 square miles).
A good portion of Vineyard's area is water. About 5.2 square kilometers (1.56 square miles) of the city is water. This means about 31.53% of Vineyard's total area is covered by water.
Understanding Vineyard's Population Growth
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 151 | — | |
| 2000 | 150 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 139 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 12,543 | 8,923.7% | |
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In 2020, the city of Vineyard had 12,543 people living there. Most of the residents, about 81.5%, identified as White. About 2.5% were Black or African American, and 4.2% were from two or more races.
People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 10.2% of the population.
In 2020, about 33.8% of the people in Vineyard were under 18 years old. This included 14.4% who were under 5 years old. Only a small percentage, 1.1%, were over 65 years old. About 7.8% of the population was born outside the United States.
Vineyard saw the fastest growth of any city or town in the entire USA from 2013 to 2015. Its population grew by an amazing 417% during that time! The next fastest-growing city only grew by 59%.
Learning in Vineyard
Public schools in Vineyard are part of the Alpine School District. Here are some of the schools:
- Vineyard Elementary (for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade)
- Trailside Elementary (for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade)
There are also charter schools in Vineyard:
- Franklin Discovery Academy (for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade)
- Freedom Preparatory Academy (for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade)
Fun and Recreation in Vineyard
Vineyard offers many places for outdoor fun and activities.
Parks to Explore
The city has several parks where you can play and relax:
- Gammon Park
- Lakeside Sports Park (on the west side)
- Sunset Beach Park
- Vineyard Grove Park
- Penny Springs Park
- Rendezvous Park
Getting Around Vineyard
Vineyard has a great system of trails for walking and biking. In 2020, the city received an award from the League of American Bicyclists. This award recognized Vineyard's efforts to encourage people to walk and bike.
The city also has a FrontRunner station, which is a train station that opened in August 2022. The local public transportation system, UTA, also runs several bus routes through Vineyard.
Famous People from Vineyard
- Reed Holdaway – an orthodontist
- Chief Walkara – a leader of the Shoshone people
See also
In Spanish: Vineyard (Utah) para niños
