Washington Terrace, Utah facts for kids
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Washington Terrace, Utah
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Location in Weber County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Weber |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Founded by | George Henry Van Leeuwen |
| Named for | Washington Boulevard, a major Ogden street |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,643 ft (1,415 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,067 |
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9,248 |
| • Density | 4,533.33/sq mi (1,750.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84405
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| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-82070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412188 |
| Website | City of Washington Terrace |
Washington Terrace is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States. In 2010, about 9,067 people lived there. It is part of a larger area called the Ogden–Clearfield Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Interesting Historical Events
Once, a mayor named Mark Allen was chosen in a very unusual way. His election ended in a tie, so they rolled dice to pick the winner! This happened in 2001.
On September 22, 2016, an EF1 tornado hit the city. This tornado was part of a group of storms that caused some damage in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. Only one person was hurt, and they got better.
Where is Washington Terrace?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 5,841 | — | |
| 1960 | 6,441 | 10.3% | |
| 1970 | 7,241 | 12.4% | |
| 1980 | 8,212 | 13.4% | |
| 1990 | 8,189 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 8,551 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 9,067 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 9,252 | 2.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,070 | 0.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 8,551 people living in Washington Terrace. They lived in 3,019 households, and 2,267 of these were families. The city had about 4,477 people per square mile.
Most people living in the city were White (89.43%). Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 7.88% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
About 36% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (56.7%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.77 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 27.9% were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 31 years.
Schools in Washington Terrace
Washington Terrace has four public schools. These schools help students learn and grow.
- Bonneville High School
- T.H. Bell Jr. High School
- Roosevelt Elementary
- Washington Terrace Elementary
See also
In Spanish: Washington Terrace para niños
