Harrisville, Utah

This article is about the city. For the ghost town that was once called Harrisville, see Harrisburg, Utah.

Harrisville, Utah
City
Harrisville City Hall, October 2011
Harrisville City Hall, October 2011
Location within Weber County and the State of Utah
Location within Weber County and the State of Utah
Coordinates: 41°17′12″N 111°59′42″W / 41.28667°N 111.99500°W / 41.28667; -111.99500
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyWeber
Settled1850
Founded byUrban Stewart
Named afterMartin H. Harris
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.98 sq mi (7.73 km2)
 • Land2.98 sq mi (7.73 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
4,308 ft (1,313 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,036
 • Density2,302.7/sq mi (889.06/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84404
Area codes385, 801
FIPS code49-33540[3]
GNIS feature ID2410709[2]
Websitewww.cityofharrisville.com

Harrisville is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States. The population was 7,036 at the 2020 census.[4] It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The first permanent settlement at Harrisville was made in 1850.[5] A post office called Harrisville was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1902.[6] The community was named after Martin H. Harris, a pioneer settler.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880582—
189071522.9%
1900319−55.4%
191039624.1%
192048823.2%
19305094.3%
194057212.4%
195076133.0%
1970749—
19801,37183.0%
19903,004119.1%
20003,64521.3%
20105,56752.7%
20207,03626.4%
2023 (est.)6,802[7]−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Harrisville had a population of 7,036. The median age was 31.4 years. 30.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 9.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.2 males age 18 and over.[9][10]

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[11]

There were 2,370 households in Harrisville, of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 59.3% were married-couple households, 13.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]

There were 2,425 housing units, of which 2.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 1.7%.[9]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[10]
Race Number Percent
White 5,929 84.3%
Black or African American 33 0.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 41 0.6%
Asian 107 1.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 23 0.3%
Some other race 371 5.3%
Two or more races 532 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 871 12.4%

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 3,645 people, 1,010 households, and 884 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,347.6 people per square mile (521.2/km2). There were 1,036 housing units at an average density of 383.0 per square mile (148.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.77% White, 0.41% African American, 0.41% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 2.33% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.66% of the population.

There were 1,010 households, out of which 58.5% had children under 18 living with them, 77.5% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.4% were non-families. 10.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.61, and the average family size was 3.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 39.3% under 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,289, and the median income for a family was $53,396. Males had a median income of $38,287 versus $29,239 for females. The per capita income was $16,293. About 2.6% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those aged 65 or over.

Federal Representation

Harrisville is located in Utah's First Congressional District For the 118th United States Congress, Utah's First Congressional District is represented by Blake Moore (R Salt Lake City)[12][13]

See also

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harrisville, Utah
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Harrisville city, Utah". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  5. ^ a b The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 186.
  6. ^ "Post Offices". Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  7. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  10. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  11. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  12. ^ "Representatives | house.gov". www.house.gov. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  13. ^ "Another Utah congressional candidate runs in a district where he does not live". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved April 29, 2024.

Further reading

  • (1994) "Harrisville" article in the Utah History Encyclopedia. The article was written by Shanna C. Edwards and the Encyclopedia was published by the University of Utah Press. ISBN 9780874804256. Archived from the original on November 3, 2022 and retrieved on May 8, 2024.
allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrisville,_Utah