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|map_caption = Location in [[Box Elder County, Utah|Box Elder County]] and the [[Utah|State of Utah]].
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'''Fielding''' is a town in [[Box Elder County, Utah|Box Elder County]], [[Utah]], [[United States]]. The population was 455 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].
'''Fielding''' is a town in [[Box Elder County, Utah]], United States. The population was 455 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].


==History==
==History==
A post office called Fielding has been in operation since 1892.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=UT&county=Box+Elder|title=Box Elder County|website=postalhistory.com|publisher=Jim Forte|location=Las Vegas, Nevada|accessdate=18 Oct 2015}}</ref> The town was named after [[Joseph F. Smith|Joseph Fielding Smith, Sr.]] (1838–1918), sixth president of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|the LDS Church]],<!-- Not to be confused with his son Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr. (1976-1972), tenth president of the LDS Church --> specifically his mother's ([[Mary Fielding Smith]]'s maiden name.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sa9SAAAAIBAJ&sjid=c38DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6741%2C5066695|title=You name it - there's a town for it|last=Van Atta|first=Dale|newspaper=[[Deseret News]]|location=Salt Lake City|page=15|date=22 Jan 1977|accessdate=16 May 2018|via=[[Google News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=L7M3AQAAIAAJ&pg=RA1-PA127|year=1918|page=127}}</ref><ref name="van cott">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=z3Pqk9tazU4C&pg=PA136|title=Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names: A Compilation|last=Van Cott|first=John W.|publisher=[[University of Utah Press]]|location=Salt Lake City|page=136|year=1990|accessdate=16 May 2018|isbn=978-0-87480-345-7|oclc=797284427}}</ref>
A post office called Fielding has been in operation since 1892.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=UT&county=Box+Elder|title=Box Elder County|website=postalhistory.com|publisher=Jim Forte|location=Las Vegas, Nevada|access-date=October 18, 2015}}</ref> The town was named after [[Joseph F. Smith|Joseph Fielding Smith, Sr.]] (1838–1918), sixth president of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|the LDS Church]],<!-- Not to be confused with his son Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr. (1976-1972), tenth president of the LDS Church --> specifically his mother's ([[Mary Fielding Smith]]'s) maiden name.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sa9SAAAAIBAJ&sjid=c38DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6741%2C5066695|title=You name it - there's a town for it|last=Van Atta|first=Dale|newspaper=[[Deseret News]]|location=Salt Lake City|page=15|date=January 22, 1977|access-date=May 16, 2018|via=[[Google News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=L7M3AQAAIAAJ&pg=RA1-PA127|year=1918|page=127}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=z3Pqk9tazU4C&pg=PA136|title=Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names: A Compilation|last=Van Cott|first=John W.|publisher=[[University of Utah Press]]|location=Salt Lake City|page=136|year=1990|access-date=May 16, 2018|isbn=978-0-87480-345-7|oclc=797284427}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 0.4&nbsp;square miles (1.1&nbsp;km²), all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 0.4&nbsp;square mile (1.1&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 448
|2010= 455
|2010= 455
|estyear=2018
|estyear=2019
|estimate=473
|estimate=482
|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=2019CC>{{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=US Decennial Census<ref>{{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="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 448 people, 139 households, and 119 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 1,014.3 people per square mile (393.1/km²). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 321.5 per square mile (124.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.77% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.45% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.67% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.12% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.23% of the population.
As of the [[2000 United States Census]],<ref name="GR2"/> there were 448 people, 139 households, and 119 families in the town. The [[population density]] was 1,014.3 people per square mile (393.1/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 321.5 per square mile (124.6/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 97.77% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.45% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.67% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.12% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.23% of the population.


There were 139 households out of which 50.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.7% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.22 and the average family size was 3.48.
There were 139 households, out of which 50.4% had children under 18 living with them, 79.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.7% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years or older. The average household size was 3.22, and the average family size was 3.48.


In the town, the population was spread out with 36.4% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.
The town population contained 36.4% under 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $44,000, and the median income for a family was $46,563. Males had a median income of $37,885 versus $22,708 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $14,222. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.
The median income for a household in the town was $44,000, and the median income for a family was $46,563. Males had a median income of $37,885 versus $22,708 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $14,222. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Latest revision as of 15:13, 31 October 2024

Fielding, Utah
Town
Welcome sign
Welcome sign
Location in Box Elder County and the State of Utah.
Location in Box Elder County and the State of Utah.
Location of Utah in the United States
Location of Utah in the United States
Coordinates: 41°48′47″N 112°07′18″W / 41.81306°N 112.12167°W / 41.81306; -112.12167
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyBox Elder
Founded1892
Incorporated1911
Named forJoseph Fielding Smith
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2)
 • Land0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
4,370 ft (1,330 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
455
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
482
 • Density945.10/sq mi (364.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84311
Area code435
FIPS code49-25290[4]
GNIS feature ID2412625[2]

Fielding is a town in Box Elder County, Utah, United States. The population was 455 at the 2010 census.

History

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A post office called Fielding has been in operation since 1892.[5] The town was named after Joseph Fielding Smith, Sr. (1838–1918), sixth president of the LDS Church, specifically his mother's (Mary Fielding Smith's) maiden name.[6][7][8]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square mile (1.1 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910485—
1920374−22.9%
1930333−11.0%
1940324−2.7%
1950249−23.1%
19602708.4%
1970254−5.9%
198032528.0%
199042229.8%
20004486.2%
20104551.6%
2019 (est.)482[3]5.9%
US Decennial Census[9]

As of the 2000 United States Census,[4] there were 448 people, 139 households, and 119 families in the town. The population density was 1,014.3 people per square mile (393.1/km2). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 321.5 per square mile (124.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.77% White, 0.45% Native American, 0.67% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population.

There were 139 households, out of which 50.4% had children under 18 living with them, 79.9% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.7% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years or older. The average household size was 3.22, and the average family size was 3.48.

The town population contained 36.4% under 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,000, and the median income for a family was $46,563. Males had a median income of $37,885 versus $22,708 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,222. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2019 US Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fielding, Utah
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "US Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Box Elder County". postalhistory.com. Las Vegas, Nevada: Jim Forte. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
  6. ^ Van Atta, Dale (January 22, 1977). "You name it - there's a town for it". Deseret News. Salt Lake City. p. 15. Retrieved May 16, 2018 – via Google News.
  7. ^ The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 127.
  8. ^ Van Cott, John W. (1990). Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names: A Compilation. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press. p. 136. ISBN 978-0-87480-345-7. OCLC 797284427. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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