Harrisville, Utah Explained

Official Name:Harrisville, Utah
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:260px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Utah
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Weber
Established Title:Settled
Established Date:1850
Founder:Urban Stewart
Named For:Martin H. Harris
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:7.73
Area Land Km2:7.73
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:2.98
Area Land Sq Mi:2.98
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:5567
Population Density Km2:889.06
Population Density Sq Mi:2302.95
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation M:1308
Elevation Ft:4291
Coordinates:41.2853°N -111.9867°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:84404
Area Code:385, 801
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:49-33540[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1441617[3]
Pop Est As Of:2019
Population Est:6872

Harrisville is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States. The population was 5,567 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ogden - Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The current mayor is Michelle Tait.

History

The first permanent settlement at Harrisville was made in 1850.[4] A post office called Harrisville was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1902.[5] The community was named after Martin H. Harris, a pioneer settler.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,645 people, 1,010 households, and 884 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,347.6 people per square mile (521.2/km2). There were 1,036 housing units at an average density of 383.0 per square mile (148.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.77% White, 0.41% African American, 0.41% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 2.33% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.66% of the population.

There were 1,010 households, out of which 58.5% had children under 18 living with them, 77.5% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.4% were non-families. 10.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.61, and the average family size was 3.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 39.3% under 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,289, and the median income for a family was $53,396. Males had a median income of $38,287 versus $29,239 for females. The per capita income was $16,293. About 2.6% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those aged 65 or over.

Federal Representation

Harrisville is located in Utah's First Congressional DistrictFor the 118th United States Congress, Utah's First Congressional District is represented by Blake Moore (R Salt Lake City)[6] [7]

See also

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. August 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  4. Book: The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10 . 1918 . 186.
  5. Web site: Post Offices . 22 January 2018.
  6. Web site: Representatives house.gov. 2020-08-09. www.house.gov.
  7. Web site: Another Utah congressional candidate runs in a district where he does not live . 2024-04-29 . The Salt Lake Tribune . en-US.