Elwoodis a town inBox Elder County,Utah,United States. The population was 1,173 at the2020 census,[4]up from the 2010 figure of 1,034.[5]
Elwood, Utah | |
|---|---|
 Town of Elwood, with Mendon Peak in background | |
 Location inBox Elder Countyand the state ofUtah | |
 Location of Utah in the United States | |
| Coordinates:41°40′43″N112°07′54″W/ 41.67861°N 112.13167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Box Elder |
| Settled | 1868 |
| Incorporated | 1933 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.07 sq mi (20.91 km2) |
| • Land | 8.06 sq mi (20.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,285 ft (1,306 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,173 |
| • Density | 150/sq mi (56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7(Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6(MDT) |
| ZIP code | 84337 |
| Area code | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-22760[3] |
| GNISfeature ID | 2412482[2] |
| Website | www |
Geography
editElwood is located in eastern Box Elder County in the Bear River Valley. TheBear Riverforms part of the eastern border of the town, and theMalad Riverforms part of the western border. The town ofDeweyvilleand the city ofHoneyvilleare to the east, and the city ofTremontonis to the northwest.
Interstate Highways15and84run through the town, with access from Exit 376 (Utah State Route 13,the main local road through the town).
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the town has a total area of 7.8 square miles (20.3 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.17%, is water.[5]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 525 | — | |
| 1920 | 648 | 23.4% | |
| 1930 | 520 | −19.8% | |
| 1940 | 469 | −9.8% | |
| 1950 | 393 | −16.2% | |
| 1960 | 345 | −12.2% | |
| 1970 | 294 | −14.8% | |
| 1980 | 481 | 63.6% | |
| 1990 | 575 | 19.5% | |
| 2000 | 678 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,034 | 52.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,173 | 13.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
As of thecensus[3]of 2000, there were 678 people, 194 households, and 170 families residing in the town. Thepopulation densitywas 88.5 people per square mile (34.2/km2). There were 198 housing units at an average density of 25.8 per square mile (10.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.95%White,0.44%Native American,1.33%Asian,3.10% fromother races,and 1.18% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 4.28% of the population.
There were 194 households, out of which 47.4% had children under 18 living with them, 76.3% weremarried couplesliving together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.9% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.49, and the average family size was 3.79.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 37.9% under 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 110.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $46,406, and the median income for a family was $52,292. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $21,875 for females. Theper capita incomefor the town was $15,233. About 3.4% of families and 4.3% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those aged 65 or over.
References
edit- ^"2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedAugust 7,2020.
- ^abU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elwood, Utah
- ^ab"U.S. Census website".RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^"2020 Census Redistricting Data: Elwood town, Utah".Census Data Explorer.United States Census Bureau. September 16, 2021.RetrievedFebruary 3,2023.
- ^ab"Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Elwood town, Utah".U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived fromthe originalon February 12, 2020.RetrievedApril 24,2014.
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
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