Hyrum, Utah

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Hyrum is a city in Cache County, Utah, United States. The population was 6,316 at the 2000 census.and by 2004 had been estimated to increase slightly to 6,463. It is included in the Logan, Utah-Idaho (partial) Metropolitan Statistical Area.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Other Features
4 Hyrum in the news
5 External links
6 References

[edit] Geography

Hyrum is located at 41°37′60″N, 111°50′53″W (41.633310, -111.848034)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.2 km² (3.9 mi²). 10.1 km² (3.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.26% is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 6,316 people, 1,683 households, and 1,497 families residing in the city. The population density is 623.7/km² (1,617.2/mi²). There are 1,744 housing units at an average density of 172.2/km² (446.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.58% White, 0.19% African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 8.36% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. 13.47% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,683 households out of which 59.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% are married couples living together, 9.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 11.0% are non-families. 9.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.75 and the average family size is 4.00.

In the city the population is spread out with 40.4% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 24 years. For every 100 females there are 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $43,981, and the median income for a family is $44,915. Males have a median income of $31,989 versus $20,770 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,845. 6.5% of the population and 5.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.5% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

[edit] Other Features

Hyrum is the home of Hyrum Dam State Park which is popular for fishing, water skiing, and camping. A huge herd of elk spends the winter months at Hardware Ranch which is reached by travelling East from Hyrum up Blacksmith Fork Canyon. The ranch is part of a wildlife management area, and sleigh rides are offered that take visitors into the heard. Several meat packing plants are located in Hyrum. Construction of a new library started in 2006.

[edit] Hyrum in the news

On December 12, 2006 the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E) staged a coordinated predawn raid at the Swift and Co meat packing plant in Hyrum and at 5 other Swift plants in western states, interviewing workers and hauling hundreds off in buses. ^[1]