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===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
* [[Summit County, Utah]] - (north)
* [[Summit County, Utah]] - (north)
* [[Daggett County, Utah]] - (northeast)
* [[Damn County, Utah]] - (northeast)
* [[Uintah County, Utah]] - (east)
* [[Uintah County, Utah]] - (east)
* [[Carbon County, Utah]] - (south)
* [[Carbon County, Utah]] - (south)
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 14,371 people, 4,559 households, and 3,669 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 4 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 6,988 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.15% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.15% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 5.35% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.21% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.59% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.50% from two or more races. 3.53% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 14,371 people, 4,559 households, and 3,669 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 4 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 6,988 housing units at anfuck nice ones average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.15% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.15% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 5.35% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.21% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.59% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.50% from two or more races. 3.53% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


There were 4,559 households out of which 46.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.90% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.50% were non-families. 16.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.51.
There were 4,559 households out of which 46.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.90% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.50% were non-families. 16.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.51.
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Jack Petersen, East Side Precinct Justice Court Judge
Jack Petersen, East Side Precinct Justice Court Judge


Travis Mitchel, Sheriff
Travis McDickinmypantyhose, Sheriff


Diane Freston, County Clerk-Auditor
Diane Freston, County Clerk-Auditor
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|North = [[Summit County, Utah|Summit County]]
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|Northeast = [[Daggett County, Utah|Daggett County]]
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Revision as of 02:45, 26 April 2011

Duchesne County
County
Map of Utah highlighting Duchesne County
Location within the U.S. state of Utah
Map of the United States highlighting Utah
Utah's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°17′N 110°26′W / 40.28°N 110.44°W / 40.28; -110.44
Country United States
State Utah
Founded1915
Named forsee main article
SeatDuchesne
Largest cityRoosevelt
Area
 • Total3,256 sq mi (8,433 km2)
 • Land3,238 sq mi (8,387 km2)
 • Water18 sq mi (46 km2)  0.55%
Population
 (2000)
 • Total14,371
Websitewww.duchesnegov.net

Duchesne County (/[invalid input: 'icon']duːˈʃeɪn/) is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of 2000 the population was 14,371, and by 2005 had been estimated at 15,354. Its county seat is Duchesne and the largest city is Roosevelt.Template:GR

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,256 square miles (8,433.0 km2), of which 3,238 square miles (8,386.4 km2) is land and 18 square miles (46.6 km2) (0.55%) is water. The northern part of the county contains part of the Uinta Mountains. The highest natural point in Utah, Kings Peak at 13,528 feet (4,123 m), is located in Duchesne County.

Adjacent counties

Name

Its name is of uncertain origin, there being six origins given:

  1. The Ute Indian word doo-shane meaning dark canyon.
  2. Fort Duquesne, built by the French in what is now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  3. Rose du Chesne, founder of the Sacred Heart in Utah.
  4. An early Indian chief in the region.
  5. An 1830s French fur trapper.
  6. Andre Duchesne, a French geographer and historian

National protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19209,093—
19308,263−9.1%
19408,9588.4%
19508,134−9.2%
19607,179−11.7%
19700.−100.0%
198012,565—
199012,6450.6%
200014,37113.6%
2009 (est.)17,948
Source: US Census Bureau

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 14,371 people, 4,559 households, and 3,669 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 6,988 housing units at anfuck nice ones average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.15% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 5.35% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.59% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races. 3.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,559 households out of which 46.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.90% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.50% were non-families. 16.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.51.

In the county, the population was spread out with 36.80% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 24.70% from 25 to 44, 19.80% from 45 to 64, and 9.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 102.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,298, and the median income for a family was $35,350. Males had a median income of $31,988 versus $19,692 for females. The per capita income for the county was $12,326. About 14.20% of families and 16.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.60% of those under age 18 and 12.40% of those age 65 or over.

Largest cities in Duchesne County, UT

City Population
Roosevelt 4,299
Duchesne City 1,408
Myton 539
Neola 533
Altamont 178



Elected Officials

Clair Poulson, West Side Precinct Justice Court Judge

Jack Petersen, East Side Precinct Justice Court Judge

Travis McDickinmypantyhose, Sheriff

Diane Freston, County Clerk-Auditor

Cities and towns

Unincorporated communities

References


See also

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