Randlett, Utah Explained

Official Name:Randlett, 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
Established Title:Settled
Established Date:1892
Named For:James Randlett
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:13.5
Area Land Km2:13.5
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:5.2
Area Land Sq Mi:5.2
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:224
Population Density Km2:16.6
Population Density Sq Mi:43.0
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation M:1468
Elevation Ft:4816
Coordinates:40.2339°N -109.8225°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:84063
Area Code:435
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:49-62910[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1431565[2]

Randlett is a census-designated place (CDP) in west-central Uintah County, Utah, United States. In the 2000 census its population was 224, a 21% decrease from the 1990 figure of 283.

Randlett began as the site of a school for Ute children in 1892.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.5 km2), all land.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Randlett has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[3]

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 224 people, 63 households, and 57 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 43.0 people per square mile (16.6/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 14.2/sq mi (5.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.02% White, 93.30% Native American, 1.34% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.48% of the population.

There were 63 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 38.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.5% were non-families. 7.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.56 and the average family size was 3.67.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 35.3% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $16,591, and the median income for a family was $16,071. Males had a median income of $17,083 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $6,042. About 48.3% of families and 54.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 64.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 64.7% of those 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. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=865624&cityname=Randlett%2C+Utah%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Randlett, Utah