Cannonville, Utah

Cannonville, Utah
Town

LDS church in Cannonville

Location in Garfield County and state of Utah.
Coordinates: 37°34′0″N 112°3′6″W / 37.56667°N 112.05167°WCoordinates: 37°34′0″N 112°3′6″W / 37.56667°N 112.05167°W
Country United States
State Utah
County Garfield
Founded 1874
Incorporated 1934
Founded by James L. Thompson
Named for George Q. Cannon
Government
  Mayor Alma Fletcher
  Clerk Tom Shakespear
Area
  Total 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km2)
  Land 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km2)
  Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 5,886 ft (1,794 m)
Population (2012)
  Total 163
  Density 119.9/sq mi (46.3/km2)
Time zone Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
  Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP code 84718
Area code(s) 435
FIPS code 49-10330[1]
GNIS feature ID 1426344[2]

Cannonville is a town in Garfield County, Utah, United States, along Utah Scenic Byway 12. In the 2000 census, the population was 148, a small increase over the 1990 figure of 131.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2), none of which is covered with water.

Climate

The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cannonville has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880137
189027399.3%
1900211−22.7%
19102193.8%
192031142.0%
1930227−27.0%
194025010.1%
1950205−18.0%
1960153−25.4%
1970113−26.1%
198013418.6%
1990131−2.2%
200014813.0%
201016712.8%
Est. 2012163−2.4%

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 148 people, 50 households, and 41 families residing in the town. The population density was 119.9 people per square mile (46.5/km2). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 48.6 per square mile (18.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.27% White, 0.68% Pacific Islander, 3.38% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.05% of the population.

There were 50 households out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the town the population was spread out with 33.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 117.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $32,250. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $12,083 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,481. None of the families and 3.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.9% of those over 64.

References

Aerial view of Cannonville, 2004