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Encyclopedia > Monticello, Utah

Monticello is a city in San Juan County, Utah (USA). The population was 1,958 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of San Juan CountyGR6. San Juan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. ... Official language(s) English Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Area  Ranked 13th  - Total 84,876 sq mi (219,887 km²)  - Width 270 miles (435 km)  - Length 350 miles (565 km)  - % water 3. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... San Juan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. ...

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Geography

Location of Monticello, Utah

Monticello is located at 37°52′9″N, 109°20′31″W (37.869089, -109.341871)GR1in the Four Corners area of the Colorado Plateau. Image File history File links UTMap-doton-Monticello. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.7 km² (2.6 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,958 people, 606 households, and 467 families residing in the city. The population density was 291.9/km² (757.1/mi²). There were 717 housing units at an average density of 106.9/km² (277.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.09% White, 0.10% African American, 6.44% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 7.00% from other races, and 2.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.69% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 606 households out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.65. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 36.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.7 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $35,929, and the median income for a family was $42,115. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,033. About 6.7% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Cultural Features

Monticello was the location of the first of a series of "miniature" temples for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Monticello Utah Temple was dedicated in 1998 and rededicated in 2002. The Salt Lake Temple is the most well-known Mormon Temple. ... The temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Salt Lake City, Utah is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ... The Monticello Utah Temple is the 53rd operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ...


External links

  • Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 37.869089° -109.341871°
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  Results from FactBites:
 
Official Monticello Utah Web Site (212 words)
In the 1800's so many fugitives fled to Monticello to escape the hand of the law in the isolated mountains and canyons that it became known as the Outlaw Trail.
Monticello received its mining boom in the 1950's when uranium ore was discovered and a uranium processing plant was constructed.
Peaceful residents of Monticello have replaced the fighting settlers, cowboys and Native Americans, and a rush of hometown pride has replaced the gold and silver.
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