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'''Nephi''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|n|iː|f|aɪ}} {{respell|NEE|fy}}) is a city in [[Juab County, Utah|Juab County]], [[Utah]], United States. It is part of the [[Provo–Orem metropolitan area]]. The population was 6,443 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020">{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/nephicityutah,US/PST045221| title=QuickFacts Nephi city, Utah; United States| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| access-date=December 23, 2021}}</ref> It is the [[county seat]] of Juab County.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> It was |
'''Nephi''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|n|iː|f|aɪ}} {{respell|NEE|fy}}) is a city in [[Juab County, Utah|Juab County]], [[Utah]], United States.<ref name="gnis">{{gnis|1443793}}</ref> It is part of the [[Provo–Orem metropolitan area]]. The population was 6,443 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020">{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/nephicityutah,US/PST045221| title=QuickFacts Nephi city, Utah; United States| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| access-date=December 23, 2021}}</ref> It is the [[county seat]] of Juab County.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> It was settled by Mormon pioneers in 1851 as '''Salt Creek''', and it acquired its current name in 1882. It is the principal city in the [[Juab Valley]], an agricultural area. Nephi was named after [[Nephi, son of Lehi]], from the [[Book of Mormon]]. |
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==History== |
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Before the area was settled, the site along [[Salt Creek (Juab County)|Salt Creek]] was first a camping place along the [[Mormon Road|Old Mormon Road]] to [[Southern California]]. Mormon settlers established a settlement at the site in 1851, naming it after the creek. It retained that name until 1882 when the town and its post office became Nephi.<ref>[http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=UT&county=Juab Post Offices, Utah, Juab County, Nephi (1882-Date), Salt Creek ( |
Before the area was settled, the site along [[Salt Creek (Juab County)|Salt Creek]] was first a camping place along the [[Mormon Road|Old Mormon Road]] to [[Southern California]]. Mormon settlers established a settlement at the site in 1851, naming it after the creek. It retained that name until 1882 when the town and its post office became Nephi.<ref>[http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=UT&county=Juab Post Offices, Utah, Juab County, Nephi (1882-Date), Salt Creek (1851–1882)], from postalhistory.com accessed September 3, 2015]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 4,733 people, 1,430 households, and 1,149 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,133.8 people per square mile (438.2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 1,552 housing units at an average density of 371.8 per square mile (143.7/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 96.98% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.11% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.63% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.46% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.97% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.82% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.45% of the population. |
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| ⚫ | There were 1,430 households, out of which 50.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 3.72. |
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| ⚫ | In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males. |
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| ⚫ | The median income for a household in the city was $38,918, and the median income for a family was $43,327. Males had a median income of $34,792 versus $21,027 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,154. About 7.5% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over. |
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Nephi is in eastern Juab County in the Juab Valley, between the [[Wasatch Range|Wasatch]] and [[San Pitch Mountains]] to the east and the lower West Hills and Long Ridge to the west. [[Interstate 15 in Utah|Interstate 15]] runs along the eastern edge of the city, with access from Exits 222, 225, and 228. I-15 leads north {{convert|31|mi}} to [[Spanish Fork, Utah|Spanish Fork]] and south {{convert|37|mi}} to [[Scipio, Utah|Scipio]]. [[Utah State Route 28]], Nephi's Main Street, runs north {{convert|3|mi|0}} to I-15 and south {{convert|41|mi}} to [[Gunnison, Utah|Gunnison]]. [[Utah State Route 132]] crosses Main Street in the center of town, leading southeast {{convert|22|mi}} to [[Moroni, Utah|Moroni]] and southwest {{convert|28|mi}} to [[Leamington, Utah|Leamington]]. |
Nephi is in eastern Juab County in the Juab Valley, between the [[Wasatch Range|Wasatch]] and [[San Pitch Mountains]] to the east and the lower West Hills and Long Ridge to the west. [[Interstate 15 in Utah|Interstate 15]] runs along the eastern edge of the city, with access from Exits 222, 225, and 228. I-15 leads north {{convert|31|mi}} to [[Spanish Fork, Utah|Spanish Fork]] and south {{convert|37|mi}} to [[Scipio, Utah|Scipio]]. [[Utah State Route 28]], Nephi's Main Street, runs north {{convert|3|mi|0}} to I-15 and south {{convert|41|mi}} to [[Gunnison, Utah|Gunnison]]. [[Utah State Route 132]] crosses Main Street in the center of town, leading southeast {{convert|22|mi}} to [[Moroni, Utah|Moroni]] and southwest {{convert|28|mi}} to [[Leamington, Utah|Leamington]]. |
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===Climate=== |
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In the [[Köppen climate classification]], Nephi has either a [[humid subtropical climate]] (''Cfa'') or [[humid continental climate]] (''Dfa'') depending on which variant of the system is used. |
In the [[Köppen climate classification]], Nephi has either a [[humid subtropical climate]] (''Cfa'') or [[humid continental climate]] (''Dfa'') depending on which variant of the system is used. |
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It is in the [[Juab School District]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st49_ut/schooldistrict_maps/c49023_juab/DC20SD_C49023.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Juab County, UT|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-09-28|page=2 (PDF p. 3/3)}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st49_ut/schooldistrict_maps/c49023_juab/DC20SD_C49023_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 4,733 people, 1,430 households, and 1,149 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,133.8 people per square mile (438.2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 1,552 housing units at an average density of 371.8 per square mile (143.7/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 96.98% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.11% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.63% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.46% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.97% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.82% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.45% of the population. |
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| ⚫ | There were 1,430 households, out of which 50.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 3.72. |
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| ⚫ | In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males. |
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| ⚫ | The median income for a household in the city was $38,918, and the median income for a family was $43,327. Males had a median income of $34,792 versus $21,027 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,154. About 7.5% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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* [[Roger Boisjoly]], engineer who tried to prevent [[Space Shuttle Challenger|Space Shuttle ''Challenger'']] from launching, lived his final years in Nephi. |
* [[Roger Boisjoly]], engineer who tried to prevent [[Space Shuttle Challenger|Space Shuttle ''Challenger'']] from launching, lived his final years in Nephi. |
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* [[Brandon Flowers]] of [[The Killers]] lived in Nephi from age 8 until his junior year in [[Juab High School]]. The band's seventh studio album ''[[Pressure Machine]]'' is a [[concept album]] about life in Nephi and features spoken word interviews with town residents. |
* [[Brandon Flowers]] of [[The Killers]] lived in Nephi from age 8 until his junior year in [[Juab High School]]. The band's seventh studio album ''[[Pressure Machine]]'' is a [[concept album]] about life in Nephi and features spoken word interviews with town residents. |
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* [[Alfred McCune]], railroad builder and mine operator, moved to Nephi. |
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==See also== |
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{{portal|Utah}} |
{{portal|Utah}} |
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* [[List of |
* [[List of municipalities in Utah]] |
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* {{official|https://nephi.utah.gov}} |
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Latest revision as of 03:02, 29 September 2024
Nephi, Utah | |
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 Location in Juab County and state of Utah | |
| Coordinates: 39°42′33″N 111°49′53″W / 39.70917°N 111.83139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Juab |
| Settled | 1851 |
| Named for | Nephi |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.75 sq mi (12.31 km2) |
| • Land | 4.75 sq mi (12.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,128 ft (1,563 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 6,443 |
| • Density | 1,356.42/sq mi (523.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 84648 |
| Area code | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-54220[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1443793[2] |
| Website | nephi |
Nephi (/ˈniːfaɪ/ NEE-fy) is a city in Juab County, Utah, United States.[2] It is part of the Provo–Orem metropolitan area. The population was 6,443 at the 2020 census.[4] It is the county seat of Juab County.[5] It was settled by Mormon pioneers in 1851 as Salt Creek, and it acquired its current name in 1882. It is the principal city in the Juab Valley, an agricultural area. Nephi was named after Nephi, son of Lehi, from the Book of Mormon.
History
[edit]Before the area was settled, the site along Salt Creek was first a camping place along the Old Mormon Road to Southern California. Mormon settlers established a settlement at the site in 1851, naming it after the creek. It retained that name until 1882 when the town and its post office became Nephi.[6]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1860 | 672 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,286 | 91.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,797 | 39.7% | |
| 1890 | 2,034 | 13.2% | |
| 1900 | 2,203 | 8.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,759 | 25.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,603 | −5.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,573 | −1.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,835 | 10.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,990 | 5.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,566 | −14.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,699 | 5.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,285 | 21.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,515 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,733 | 34.7% | |
| 2010 | 5,389 | 13.9% | |
| 2020 | 6,443 | 19.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 4,733 people, 1,430 households, and 1,149 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,133.8 people per square mile (438.2/km2). There were 1,552 housing units at an average density of 371.8 per square mile (143.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.98% White, 0.11% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.97% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.45% of the population.
There were 1,430 households, out of which 50.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 3.72.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,918, and the median income for a family was $43,327. Males had a median income of $34,792 versus $21,027 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,154. About 7.5% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.
Geography
[edit]Nephi is in eastern Juab County in the Juab Valley, between the Wasatch and San Pitch Mountains to the east and the lower West Hills and Long Ridge to the west. Interstate 15 runs along the eastern edge of the city, with access from Exits 222, 225, and 228. I-15 leads north 31 miles (50 km) to Spanish Fork and south 37 miles (60 km) to Scipio. Utah State Route 28, Nephi's Main Street, runs north 3 miles (5 km) to I-15 and south 41 miles (66 km) to Gunnison. Utah State Route 132 crosses Main Street in the center of town, leading southeast 22 miles (35 km) to Moroni and southwest 28 miles (45 km) to Leamington.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Nephi has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.9 km2), all land.
Climate
[edit]In the Köppen climate classification, Nephi has either a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) or humid continental climate (Dfa) depending on which variant of the system is used.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.6 (4.2) |
44.6 (7.0) |
55.6 (13.1) |
64.0 (17.8) |
73.6 (23.1) |
83.9 (28.8) |
91.8 (33.2) |
89.8 (32.1) |
80.5 (26.9) |
66.8 (19.3) |
51.4 (10.8) |
39.5 (4.2) |
65.1 (18.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 18.2 (−7.7) |
21.5 (−5.8) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
34.3 (1.3) |
42.3 (5.7) |
50.1 (10.1) |
58.7 (14.8) |
57.5 (14.2) |
48.1 (8.9) |
36.9 (2.7) |
26.9 (−2.8) |
18.5 (−7.5) |
36.8 (2.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.31 (33) |
1.32 (34) |
1.61 (41) |
1.66 (42) |
1.61 (41) |
0.98 (25) |
0.75 (19) |
0.90 (23) |
1.19 (30) |
1.57 (40) |
1.24 (31) |
1.30 (33) |
15.46 (393) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 12.2 (31) |
10.4 (26) |
6.6 (17) |
2.7 (6.9) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.2 (3.0) |
6.9 (18) |
12.9 (33) |
53.4 (136) |
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Education
[edit]It is in the Juab School District.[10]
Notable people
[edit]- Roger Boisjoly, engineer who tried to prevent Space Shuttle Challenger from launching, lived his final years in Nephi.
- Brandon Flowers of The Killers lived in Nephi from age 8 until his junior year in Juab High School. The band's seventh studio album Pressure Machine is a concept album about life in Nephi and features spoken word interviews with town residents.
- Alfred McCune, railroad builder and mine operator, moved to Nephi.
See also
[edit]
References
[edit]- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nephi, Utah
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "QuickFacts Nephi city, Utah; United States". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Post Offices, Utah, Juab County, Nephi (1882-Date), Salt Creek (1851–1882), from postalhistory.com accessed September 3, 2015]
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Juab County, UT" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 2 (PDF p. 3/3). Retrieved September 28, 2024. - Text list
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