Piute County
Piute County, Utah
Junction, UT 84740
Phone: (435) 577-2840
Fax: (435) 577-2433
www.millardcounty.com
In south-central UT; organized Jan 16, 1865 (prior to statehood) from Beaver County. Name Origin: For the sub-tribe of the Ute Indians. The name means 'water Ute.'
Area (sq mi):: 765.76 (land 757.81; water 7.95) Population per square mile: 1.80
Population 2005: 1,365 State rank: 28 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.90%; 1990-2000 12.40% Population 2000: 1,435 (White 93.30%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 4.50%; Asian 0.20%; Other 4.10%). Foreign born: 2.00%. Median age: 38.90
Income 2000: per capita $12,697; median household $29,625; Population below poverty level: 16.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $15,522-$19,001
Unemployment (2004): 4.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): -3.20% Median travel time to work: 26.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 30.80%
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