Virgin, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Virgin, Utah
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Virgin Bookshop and Post Office
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Location in Washington County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Washington |
| Settled | 1857 |
| Named for | Virgin River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.71 sq mi (32.93 km2) |
| • Land | 12.71 sq mi (32.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,514 ft (1,071 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 596 |
| • Density | 51.75/sq mi (19.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84779
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-80530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413435 |
Virgin is a small town in Washington County, Utah, United States. It is located along the Virgin River, which is how it got its name. The town is also close to the beautiful Zion National Park.
The first people settled in Virgin in 1858. In 2010, about 596 people lived there. The town is located at an elevation of about 3,606 feet (1,099 meters) above sea level. You can find Virgin along State Route 9.
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Where is Virgin, Utah?
Virgin is located in the southwestern part of Utah. It is part of Washington County. The town covers an area of about 11.9 square miles (30.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Virgin?
The number of people living in Virgin has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 79 | — | |
| 1870 | 224 | 183.5% | |
| 1880 | 254 | 13.4% | |
| 1890 | 213 | −16.1% | |
| 1900 | 269 | 26.3% | |
| 1910 | 136 | −49.4% | |
| 1920 | 212 | 55.9% | |
| 1930 | 202 | −4.7% | |
| 1940 | 143 | −29.2% | |
| 1950 | 147 | 2.8% | |
| 1960 | 124 | −15.6% | |
| 1970 | 119 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 169 | 42.0% | |
| 1990 | 229 | 35.5% | |
| 2000 | 394 | 72.1% | |
| 2010 | 596 | 51.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 658 | 10.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, the town had 596 residents. There were 202 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Virgin are White. A small number of residents are Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people also identify as being from two or more races. About 6.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Virgin had about 2.64 people. The average family had about 3.14 people. The median age of residents was 35.6 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35.6 and half were older.
Interesting Town Laws
In May 2000, Virgin passed a unique law. This law requires every homeowner in the town to own and keep a firearm. This rule was mentioned in the 2002 film Bowling for Columbine by Michael Moore.
However, there are some exceptions to this law. People who are mentally ill, those with certain criminal records, and individuals who have strong moral objections do not have to own a gun. Also, people who cannot afford to buy a gun are exempt. Another town, Kennesaw, Georgia, had a similar law before Virgin.
Schools in Virgin
Students in Virgin attend schools that are part of the Washington County School District. This district manages the public schools in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Virgin (Utah) para niños
