Maeser, Utah Explained

Official Name:Maeser, Utah
Settlement Type:CDP
Mapsize:260px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Utah
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Uintah
Named For:Karl G. Maeser
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:16.8
Area Land Km2:16.8
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:6.5
Area Land Sq Mi:6.5
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:4,081
Population Density Km2:242.9
Population Density Sq Mi:627.8
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation M:1707
Elevation Ft:5600
Coordinates:40.4661°N -109.5814°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:84078
Area Code:435
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:49-47180[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1430036[2]

Maeser is a census-designated place (CDP) in Uintah County, Utah, United States. The population was 4,081 at the 2020 census, an increase over the 2010 figure of 3,601. The village is named after Karl Maeser, an educator.[3]

History

Maeser was first settled in 1878.[4] It became an incorporated municipality in 1935, but disincorporated on July 9, 1970.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.5 square miles (16.8 km2), all land.

The community is west of U.S. Route 191 in the Ashley National Forest.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,855 people, 900 households, and 766 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 439.7 people per square mile (169.8/km2). There were 954 housing units at an average density of 146.9/sq mi (56.8/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.99% White, 0.07% African American, 1.02% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 1.09% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population.

There were 900 households, out of which 46.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.6% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 36.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,779, and the median income for a family was $43,625. Males had a median income of $40,857 versus $25,100 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,975. About 6.1% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. News: You name it - there's a town for it . The Deseret News . Jan 22, 1977 . 18 October 2015 . Van Atta, Dale . W6.
  4. [Andrew Jenson]