White City, Utah facts for kids
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White City, Utah
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Location in Salt Lake County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Founded | 1955 |
| Granted Township Status | September 26, 2006 |
| Incorporated as a Metro Township | January 1, 2017 |
| Incorporated as a City | May 1, 2024 |
| Founded by | M. Kenneth White |
| Named for | M. Kenneth White |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,564 ft (1,391 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 5,407 |
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(2019)
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5,768 |
| • Density | 6,622.27/sq mi (2,555.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84070
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| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-84050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409582 |
White City is a small city located in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It's like a small island of land completely surrounded by the larger city of Sandy. In 2010, about 5,407 people lived there. More recently, in 2019, the population was estimated to be around 5,768 people.
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Where is White City Located?
White City is found in the state of Utah. It's part of Salt Lake County, which is a busy area. The city covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How White City Grew
White City was first started in 1955 by a person named M. Kenneth White. The city was named after him! Over the years, it grew and changed how it was governed.
- On September 26, 2006, White City was given "Township Status." This meant it could manage some of its own local affairs.
- Then, on January 1, 2017, it became an "Incorporated Metro Township." This was another step towards having more control over its own government.
- Most recently, on May 1, 2024, White City officially became an "Incorporated City." This means it now has its own city government, like many other cities in Utah.
Who Lives in White City?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 7,188 | — | |
| 1990 | 6,506 | −9.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,988 | −8.0% | |
| 2010 | 5,407 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,768 | 6.7% | |
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Based on information from the year 2000, there were nearly 6,000 people living in White City. There were also about 1,796 homes. Most of the people living there were White. A smaller number of people were from other racial backgrounds, including African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 7% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Many families live in White City. In 2000, about 41% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3.33 people. The average family had about 3.55 people.
The population in 2000 was quite young. About 30.9% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 30 years.
Images for kids
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A map showing White City's location in Salt Lake County, Utah.
See also
In Spanish: White City (Utah) para niños
