Washington County, Utah

Template:UTcounty Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of 2000, the population is 90,354 and by 2004 was estimated at 109,924. It was named for the first President of the United States, George Washington. Its county seat and largest city is St. George⁶. In March 2006 Washington County was declared the fifth fastest growing county in the United States.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,293 km² (2,430 mi²). 6,285 km² (2,427 mi²) of it is land and 8 km² (3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.13% water. The elevation varies from 2,350 to 10,194 feet in elevation

The county includes an area along the Old Spanish Trail called Mountain Meadows. Zion National Park is located in the eastern part of Washington County.

Adjacent Counties

• Iron County, Utah - (north)
• Kane County, Utah - (east)
• Mohave County, Arizona - (south)
• Lincoln County, Nevada - (west)

Education

In addition to the primary and secondary schools that compose Washington County School District, Washington County is home to Dixie State College of Utah located in St. George with a campus extension in Hurricane.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 90,354 people, 29,939 households, and 23,442 families residing in the county. The population density was 14/km² (37/mi²). There were 36,478 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (15/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.57% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 1.47% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.42% Pacific Islander, 2.24% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. 5.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 29,939 households out of which 37.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.60% were married couples living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.70% were non-families. 17.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the county, the population was spread out with 31.20% under the age of 18, 11.60% from 18 to 24, 22.40% from 25 to 44, 17.80% from 45 to 64, and 17.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 97.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,212, and the median income for a family was $41,845. Males had a median income of $31,275 versus $20,856 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,873. 11.20% of the population and 7.70% of families were below the poverty line. 14.60% of those under the age of 18 and 4.20% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

• Enterprise
• Hildale
• Hurricane
• Ivins
• La Verkin
• Leeds
• New Harmony
• Rockville
• Santa Clara
• Springdale
• St. George
• Toquerville
• Virgin
• Washington

External links

• Official web site of Washington County
• Photographic virtual tour of Washington County.