General Information About Lehi, Utah
Known as the Pioneer City because of its early date of
incorporation, Lehi is an attractive residential community
based largely on farming, manufacturing, and trade.
With a median age of 23.6, Lehi has the "middle-age"
residents in Utah County, and with an average household size
of 3.58, has smaller families than much of the county.
During the last decade, Lehi experienced a phenomenal
increase in population, growing from 8,475 residents in 1990
to 19,028 in 2000.
Lehi City is the home of Thanksgiving Point, one of the few
resort communities in the West. Thanksgiving Point boasts,
among many things, the North American Museum of Ancient
Life, many acres of beautiful gardens, a golf course, and a
performing arts center.
Lehi, Utah County Homes
Origin of Lehi's Name
Lehi was called Evansville at first by early settlers for
David Evans, a pioneer. The community's name was eventually
changed to Dry Creek. Later upon incorporation, the name
became Lehi, because the people of Lehi (in the Book of
Mormon) had frequently moved, as had the pioneers.
Date of Incorporation: February 5, 1852
Did You Know this About Lehi?
Among the city's attractions are its downtown businesses, many of which are still housed in their original Old
West-style buildings; the John Hutchings Museum of Natural History, which will soon be housed in the city's old
Memorial Building; and Saratoga Springs, a one-time amusement park that still houses swimming and diving sites.
Political Profile of Lehi, Utah
Out of the 7,967 registered voters, 6,392 cast ballots
in the November 2000 election. Median Age: 23.6 Household
Size: 3.58. Largest Employer: Micron: 900 employees.
State Rank by Population: 28
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Crime
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| Baseball Diamonds |
6 |
Aggravated
Assault |
9 |
| Bowling Alleys |
0 |
Arson |
N/A |
| Covered Picnic
Facilities |
3 |
Auto Theft |
N/A |
| Golf Courses |
0 |
Burglary |
72 |
| Indoor Facilities |
0 |
Larceny |
0 |
| Parks |
4 |
Murder |
0 |
| Rodeo Grounds |
1 |
Rape |
0 |
| Soccer/Football
Fields |
6 |
Robbery |
1 |
| Swimming Pools |
1 |
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| Tennis Courts |
6 |
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| Other: 1 public
library, 2 museums |
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Demographics of Lehi
As of the census of 2000, there were 19,028
people (although, city projects 46,909 people in
2008), 5,125 households, and 4,602 families
residing in the city. The population density was
936.2 people per square mile (361.6/km2).
There were 5,280 housing units at an average
density of 259.8 per square mile (100.3/km2).
There were 5,125 households out of which
61.4% had children under the age of 18 living
with them, 80.0% were married couples living
together, 7.2% had a female householder with no
husband present, and 10.2% were non-families.
8.9% of all households were made up of
individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone
who was 65 years of age or older. The average
household size was 3.70 and the average family
size was 3.94.
In the city the population was spread out
with 41.0% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to
24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 11.1% from 45 to 64,
and 5.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The
median age was 24 years. For every 100 females
there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females
age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.