Vineyard, Utah

Vineyard is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 139 at the 2010 census.[5] Population has grown dramatically since about 2012 due to redevelopment of the former Geneva Steel site which sits partly in Vineyard. The population estimate was 3,953 as of 2016,[6] 8,000 as of May 2017,[7] 10,250 as of September 2017,[8] and over 14,000 as of August 2018.[9]

Vineyard, Utah
City (4th Class)
Original Vineyard town office
Motto(s): 
Stay Connected
Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
Coordinates: 40°18′14″N 111°45′28″W
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyUtah
IncorporatedMay 11, 1989
Government
 • TypeCouncil–Manager (Strong Mayor)
 • MayorJulie Fullmer (2022)
 • CouncilmemberG. Tyce Flake (2020)
 • CouncilmemberNathan Riley (2020)
 • CouncilmemberChris Judd (2022)
 • CouncilmemberJohn Earnest (2022)
Area
 • Total6.35 sq mi (16.45 km2)
 • Land4.79 sq mi (12.42 km2)
 • Water1.56 sq mi (4.03 km2)
Elevation
4,557 ft (1,389 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total139
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
11,866
 • Density2,474.66/sq mi (955.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84059
Area code(s)385, 801
FIPS code49-80420[3]
GNIS feature ID1449150[4]
Websitewww.vineyard.utah.gov

History

The community was named for grape vineyards near the original town site.[10] According to some town residents, Vineyard first became a distinct place in 1899. The town incorporated in 1989. Vineyard was certified as a city of the 5th class (1,000 - 10,000 residents)[11] during the summer of 2016. Prior to 2016, Vineyard was classified as a town.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.4 square miles (16.5 km2), of which 4.4 square miles (11.3 km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), or 31.53%, is water.[12]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1990151—
2000150−0.7%
2010139−7.3%
Est. 201911,866[2]8,436.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 150 people, 43 households, and 38 families residing in the town. The population density was 38.3 people per square mile (14.8/km²). There were 46 housing units at an average density of 11.7 per square mile (4.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.67% White, 6.67% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.33% of the population.

There were 43 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.7% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.6% were non-families. 11.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.49 and the average family size was 3.76.

In the town, the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 12.7% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,313, and the median income for a family was $55,625. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,841. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

According to the Us Census 2015 Population Estimate[14][15] Vineyard had the fastest growth from 2013 to 2014[16] and from 2014 to 2015 of any city or town in the entire USA with a 417% growth.[17] The second highest growth was only 59%.

Education
Main article: Alpine School District

Vineyard Public Schools are part of the Alpine School District.

  • Vineyard Elementary (K-6 Public)[18]
  • Unnamed Elementary (K-6 Public) - under construction

Charter

  • Franklin Discovery Academy (K-6 Charter)[19]
  • Freedom Preparatory Academy (K-5 Charter)[20]

Recreation

Parks
  • Gammon Park
  • Lakeside Sports Park (West side)
  • Sunset Beach Park
  • Vineyard Grove Park
  • Penny Springs Park
  • Rendezvous Park

Active transportation

Vineyard has an extensive trail system. The city was recognized with an Honorable Mention in 2018 by the League of American Bicyclists for its efforts to promote walking and biking in the city.[21]

Notable people

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Vineyard town, Utah". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 14, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. http://www.sltrib.com/home/5322917-155/population. Retrieved May 25, 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. http://www.vineyardutah.org/documentcenter/view/949
  9. https://www.ksl.com/article/46382142/vineyard-one-of-the-fastest-growing-cities-in-america
  10. Lund, Anthon Henrik (1922). The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine. Geneal. Society of Utah. p. 39.
  11. https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title10/Chapter2/10-2-S301.html?v=C10-2-S301_1800010118000101
  12. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Vineyard town, Utah". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  13. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. Bureau, U.S. Census. "U.S. Census website". census.gov. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  15. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/cf/1.0/en/place/Vineyard%5B%5D town, Utah/ALL
  16. "Here's the fastest growing town in every state". businessinsider.com. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  17. Tribune, Lee Davidson The Salt Lake. "Population booms in Vineyard, old site of Geneva Steel". sltrib.com. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  18. "Home Page – Style 2". alpineschools.org. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  19. "Franklin Discovery". franklindiscovery.org. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  20. "Vineyard Elementary". freedomprep.net. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  21. http://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/bfareportcards/BFC_Fall_2018_ReportCard_HM_Vineyard_UT.pdf
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