Leeds, Utah

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Leeds, Utah
settlement_type = Town
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map_caption = Location of Leeds, Utah


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Utah
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Washington

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unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 5.3
area_land_km2 = 5.3
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 2.0
area_land_sq_mi = 2.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 547
population_density_km2 = 103.4
population_density_sq_mi = 267.7

timezone = Mountain (MST)
utc_offset = -7
timezone_DST = MDT
utc_offset_DST = -6
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elevation_m = 1061
elevation_ft = 3481
latd = 37 |latm = 14 |lats = 22 |latNS = N
longd = 113 |longm = 21 |longs = 39 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 84746
area_code = 435
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blank_info = 49-44100GR|2
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blank1_info = 1442480GR|3
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Leeds is a town in Washington County, Utah, United States. The population was 547 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Leeds is located at coor dms|37|14|22|N|113|21|39|W|city (37.239333, -113.360775)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.3 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 547 people, 207 households, and 157 families residing in the town. The population density was 267.7 people per square mile (103.5/km²). There were 240 housing units at an average density of 117.4/sq mi (45.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.15% White, 0.73% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 1.10% Pacific Islander, 2.01% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.93% of the population.

There were 207 households out of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% 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 3.04.

In the town the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,568. About 4.0% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

History

Formerly known as Bennington, Leeds was formed due to flooding in the neighboring town of Harrisburg. The residents in the flood-affected areas decided to relocate to this area. Its proximity to the Silver Reef ghost town, Pine Valley Mountains, and Zion National Park have changed the local economy base from agriculture to tourism.

References

ee also

*Dixie National Forest
*Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness

External links

*http://www.LeedsUtah.org