Wasatch County, Utah facts for kids
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Wasatch County
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Wasatch Stake Tabernacle in Heber City.
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Location within the U.S. state of Utah
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Utah |
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| Founded | 1862 | |
| Named for | Ute word for mountain pass | |
| Seat | Heber City | |
| Largest city | Heber City | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,206 sq mi (3,120 km2) | |
| • Land | 1,176 sq mi (3,050 km2) | |
| • Water | 30 sq mi (80 km2) 2.5% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 34,788 | |
| • Density | 28.846/sq mi (11.137/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
| Congressional district | 3rd | |
Wasatch County (/ˈwɑːsætʃ/ WAH-satch) is a county in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 34,788. Its county seat and largest city is Heber City. The county was named for a Ute word meaning "mountain pass" or "low place in the high mountains".
Wasatch County is part of the Heber, UT Micropolitan Statistical Area as well as the Salt Lake City-Provo-Orem, UT Combined Statistical Area.
Contents
History
The first settlers were Mormon pioneers, in 1859, settling near present Heber City, Midway, and Charleston. On January 17, 1862, the Utah Territory legislature created the county, annexing areas from Great Salt Lake, Green River, Sanpete, Summit, and Utah counties. Heber was selected as the county seat. Wasatch in Ute means "mountain pass" or "low pass over high range". Heber City was named for Mormon Apostle Heber C. Kimball. The county boundaries were altered in 1880 and 1884, and then on January 4, 1915, the eastern portion was partitioned off to become Duchesne County. The Wasatch County boundaries have remained unchanged since 1915.
Geography
Heber Valley has a relatively cool climate since it is mountain-ringed, and over half the land is 7,500 feet (2,300 metres) above sea level. The average annual precipitation is about 16 inches (410 millimetres). The county is divided into two watersheds—the Colorado and the Great Basin drainage systems. Flowing from the East are Daniels, Lake Fork, and Center creeks. From the north and northeast is the Provo River. Flowing from the west is Snake Creek. The county's highest point is the west slope of Murdock Mountain in the Uinta Mountains, at 10,840 ft (3,300 m) ASL.
Wasatch County has a total area of 1,206 square miles (3,120 km2), of which 1,176 square miles (3,050 km2) is land and 30 square miles (78 km2) (2.5%) is water.
Major highways
- U.S. Route 6
- U.S. Route 40
- U.S. Route 189
- Utah State Route 32
- Utah State Route 35
- Utah State Route 113
- Utah State Route 248
- Utah State Route 319
Adjacent counties
- Salt Lake County - northwest
- Summit County - north
- Duchesne County - east
- Utah County - southwest
Protected areas
- Ashley National Forest (part)
- Currant Creek Campground (USFS)
- Currant Creek Wildlife Management Area (part)
- Deer Creek State Park
- Rock Cliff Campground (Utah State Park)
- Soldier Creek Recreational Area
- Uinta National Forest (part)
- Wasatch Mountain State Park
- Wasatch National Forest (part)
- Wildcat Mountain Wildlife Management Area
Lakes
- Currant Creek Reservoir
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Jordanelle Reservoir
- Strawberry Reservoir
- Witts Lake
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,244 | — | |
| 1880 | 2,927 | 135.3% | |
| 1890 | 3,595 | 22.8% | |
| 1900 | 4,786 | 33.1% | |
| 1910 | 8,920 | 86.4% | |
| 1920 | 4,625 | −48.2% | |
| 1930 | 5,636 | 21.9% | |
| 1940 | 5,754 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 5,574 | −3.1% | |
| 1960 | 5,308 | −4.8% | |
| 1970 | 5,863 | 10.5% | |
| 1980 | 8,523 | 45.4% | |
| 1990 | 10,089 | 18.4% | |
| 2000 | 15,215 | 50.8% | |
| 2010 | 23,530 | 54.7% | |
| 2020 | 34,788 | 47.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 23,530 people, 4,743 households, and 3,870 families in the county. The population density was 20.0 people per square mile (7.7 people/km2). There were 9,840 (2009) housing units at an average density of 8.37 units per square mile (3.23 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.4% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.4% from two or more races. 13.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 7,287 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.70% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.1% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.18 and the average family size was 3.19.
The county population contained 36.3% under the age of 20, 5.2% from 20 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.6 years. For every 100 females there were 103.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.
Communities
Cities
- Heber City (county seat)
- Midway
- Park City (part)
Towns
- Charleston
- Daniel
- Hideout
- Independence
- Interlaken
- Wallsburg
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
- Center Creek
- Deer Mountain
- Mayflower Mountain
- Soldier Creek Estates
- Soldier Summit
- Wildwood (part)
Former communities
Education
All areas of the county are in the Wasatch County School District.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Wasatch para niños
