Santaquin, Utah - Facts

The population of Santaquin is approximately 5,591 (2002). The approximate number of families is 684 (1990). The amount of land area in Santaquin is 3.182 sq. kilometers.  The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers. Santaquin is positioned 39.97 degrees north of the equator and 111.78 degrees west of the prime meridian. 

The climate for Santaquin is Moderate. There are approximately 10 to 20 inches of snow each year with much more in the mountain areas.  Santaquin average annual rainfall is 16 inches per year Santaquin average temperature is (January) 21 (July) 83 degrees F.

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Santaquin Chieftain Museum at 45 W. 100 S. Call (801) 754-5848 for more information. The museum preserves Native American and pioneer artifacts.  Santaquin Days at the City center. Call (801) 754-3211 for more information. Sources: Santaquin City Corp., U.S. Census, Utah County Elections, State Bureau of Criminal Identification, "Utah: A Guide to the State," by Ward Roylance, and "Utah Pl bace Names," The Daily Herald.

City Hall - 45 W. 100 South - Phone: 801 423-2770 - Santaquin Public Library at 45 W. 100 S.
For more information call (801) 754-3211

Santaquin history: Santaquin is known as the hub of the county's fruit growing.

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,834 people, 1,304 households, and 1,155 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,848.8 people per square mile (715.1/km²). There were 1,364 housing units at an average density of 521.7 per square mile (201.8/km²).

There were 1,304 households out of which 61.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.8% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.4% were non-families. 9.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.71 and the average family size was 3.97.

In the city the population was spread out with 42.3% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 12.4% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,531, and the median income for a family was $45,323. Males had a median income of $35,076 versus $20,581 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,725. About 1.9% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over. 

* Median age significantly below state average.
* Renting percentage below state average.
* Length of stay since moving in below state average.
* House age significantly below state average.
* Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.