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| official_name = Virgin, Utah
| official_name = Virgin, Utah
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| area_code = [[Area code 435|435]]
| area_code = [[Area code 435|435]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info = 49-80530<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-05-14|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>
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'''Virgin''' is a town in [[Washington County, Utah|Washington County]], [[Utah]], United States. The population was 596 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. The first settlement at Virgin was made in 1858.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lund|first=Anthon Henrik|title=The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tsUUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA39|year=1922|publisher=Geneal. Society of Utah|page=39}}</ref> It is located along the [[Virgin River]] (for which it is named),<ref>{{cite book|last1=Moyer|first1=Armond|last2=Moyer|first2=Winifred|title=The origins of unusual place-names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89058322223;view=1up;seq=140|year=1958|publisher=Keystone Pub. Associates|page=136}}</ref> and not far from [[Zion National Park]]. The elevation is {{convert|3606|ft}}. It lies on the route of [[State Route 9 (Utah)|State Route 9]].
'''Virgin''' is a town in [[Washington County, Utah|Washington County]], [[Utah]], United States. The population was 596 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. The first settlement at Virgin was made in 1858.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lund|first=Anthon Henrik|title=The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tsUUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA39|year=1922|publisher=Geneal. Society of Utah|page=39}}</ref> It is located along the [[Virgin River]] (for which it is named),<ref>{{cite book|last1=Moyer|first1=Armond|last2=Moyer|first2=Winifred|title=The origins of unusual place-names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89058322223;view=1up;seq=140|year=1958|publisher=Keystone Pub. Associates|page=136}}</ref> and not far from [[Zion National Park]]. The elevation is {{convert|3606|ft}}. It lies on [[State Route 9 (Utah)|State Route 9]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
{{stack|[[File:2006-08-19 - United States - Utah - Virgin Jail.jpg|thumb]]}}
{{stack|[[File:2006-08-19 - United States - Utah - Virgin Jail.jpg|thumb]]}}
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has an area of 11.9&nbsp;square miles (30.9&nbsp;km²) in total, all land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has an area of 11.9&nbsp;square miles (30.9&nbsp;km{{sup|2}}) in total, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 394
|2000= 394
|2010= 596
|2010= 596
|estyear=2018
|estyear=2019
|estimate=644
|estimate=658
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2018CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 4, 2019}}</ref>
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8" /> of 2010, there were 596 people, 202 households, and 139 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 50.1 people per square mile (19.3/km²). There were 243 housing units at an average density of 20.4 per square mile (7.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 2.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.4% of the population.
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 596 people, 202 households, and 139 families in the town. The population density was 50.1 people per square mile (19.3/km{{sup|2}}). There were 243 housing units at an average density of 20.4 per square mile (7.9/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 91.8% White, 2.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.4%.<ref name="GR8" />


There were 202 households out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.14.
Of the 202 households 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 22.3% of households were one person and 9.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.14.


In the town, the population was spread out with 36.8% under the age of 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males.
The age distribution was 36.8% under the age of 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% 65 or older. The median age was 35.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $55,625, and the median income for a family was $50,250. Males had a median income of $40,167 versus $19,783 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,408. About 8.0% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.
The median household income was $55,625 and the median family income was $50,250. Males had a median income of $40,167 versus $19,783 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,408. About 8.0% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.


==Mandatory gun ownership==
==Mandatory gun ownership==


In May 2000, a law was passed which required every homeowner to keep and maintain a [[firearm]]. This was highlighted in [[Michael Moore]]'s 2002 film ''[[Bowling for Columbine]]''. Exceptions to this law include "the mentally ill, convicted felons, conscientious objectors and people who cannot afford to own a gun".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=95092&page=1|title=Town in Utah Requires Owning Guns|date=2006-01-07|website=ABC News|access-date=2017-09-17}}</ref>
In May 2000, a law was passed which required every homeowner to keep and maintain a [[firearm]]. This was highlighted in [[Michael Moore]]'s 2002 film ''[[Bowling for Columbine]]''. Exceptions to this law include "the mentally ill, convicted felons, conscientious objectors and people who cannot afford to own a gun".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=95092&page=1|title=Town in Utah Requires Owning Guns|date=January 7, 2006|website=ABC News|access-date=September 17, 2017}}</ref> Previously the city of [[Kennesaw, Georgia]] had passed a similar law requiring gun ownership.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/06/us/kennesaw-georgia-gun-ownership/index.html |title=In this American town, guns are required by law |publisher=CNN |date=March 7, 2018}}</ref>

==Education==
[[Washington County School District (Utah)|Washington County School District]] is the area school district.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st49_ut/schooldistrict_maps/c49053_washington/DC20SD_C49053.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Washington County, UT|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=February 1, 2024}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st49_ut/schooldistrict_maps/c49053_washington/DC20SD_C49053_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{Official website|http://virginutah.org}}
* {{Official website|http://virgin.utah.gov}}


{{Geographic Location
{{Geographic Location

Latest revision as of 15:02, 24 November 2024

Virgin, Utah
Virgin Bookshop and Post Office
Virgin Bookshop and Post Office
Location in Washington County and the state of Utah
Location in Washington County and the state of Utah
Coordinates: 37°12′6″N 113°11′23″W / 37.20167°N 113.18972°W / 37.20167; -113.18972
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyWashington
Settled1857
Named forVirgin River
Area
[1]
 • Total
12.71 sq mi (32.93 km2)
 • Land12.71 sq mi (32.93 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
3,514 ft (1,071 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
596
 • Density51.75/sq mi (19.98/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84779
Area code435
FIPS code49-80530[3]
GNIS feature ID2413435[2]
Websitevirgin.utah.gov

Virgin is a town in Washington County, Utah, United States. The population was 596 at the 2010 census. The first settlement at Virgin was made in 1858.[4] It is located along the Virgin River (for which it is named),[5] and not far from Zion National Park. The elevation is 3,606 feet (1,099 m). It lies on State Route 9.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has an area of 11.9 square miles (30.9 km2) in total, all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
186079—
1870224183.5%
188025413.4%
1890213−16.1%
190026926.3%
1910136−49.4%
192021255.9%
1930202−4.7%
1940143−29.2%
19501472.8%
1960124−15.6%
1970119−4.0%
198016942.0%
199022935.5%
200039472.1%
201059651.3%
2019 (est.)658[6]10.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

At the 2010 census there were 596 people, 202 households, and 139 families in the town. The population density was 50.1 people per square mile (19.3/km2). There were 243 housing units at an average density of 20.4 per square mile (7.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.8% White, 2.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.4%.[3]

Of the 202 households 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 22.3% of households were one person and 9.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.14.

The age distribution was 36.8% under the age of 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% 65 or older. The median age was 35.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males.

The median household income was $55,625 and the median family income was $50,250. Males had a median income of $40,167 versus $19,783 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,408. About 8.0% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Mandatory gun ownership

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In May 2000, a law was passed which required every homeowner to keep and maintain a firearm. This was highlighted in Michael Moore's 2002 film Bowling for Columbine. Exceptions to this law include "the mentally ill, convicted felons, conscientious objectors and people who cannot afford to own a gun".[8] Previously the city of Kennesaw, Georgia had passed a similar law requiring gun ownership.[9]

Education

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Washington County School District is the area school district.[10]

References

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  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: Virgin, Utah
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  4. ^ Lund, Anthon Henrik (1922). The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine. Geneal. Society of Utah. p. 39.
  5. ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 136.
  6. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Town in Utah Requires Owning Guns". ABC News. January 7, 2006. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
  9. ^ "In this American town, guns are required by law". CNN. March 7, 2018.
  10. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Washington County, UT" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 1, 2024. - Text list
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