La Verkin, Utah

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La Verkin is a city in Washington County, Utah, United States. The population was 3,392 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Geography

La Verkin is located at 37°12′49″N, 113°16′0″W (37.213615, -113.266802)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.8 km² (16.1 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 3,392 people, 1,053 households, and 840 families residing in the city. The population density was 81.2/km² (210.3/mi²). There were 1,158 housing units at an average density of 27.7/km² (71.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.81% White, 0.12% African American, 1.27% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.92% from other races, and 2.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.60% of the population.

There were 1,053 households out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.20 and the average family size was 3.61.

In the city the population was spread out with 35.8% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,949, and the median income for a family was $39,432. Males had a median income of $30,051 versus $19,602 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,113. About 10.1% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.