Time Zone: Duchesne County lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Duchesne is the Seat for Duchesne County.
Duchesne County was founded in 1913 and was created by taking area from WasatchCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Duchesne had a population of 17,948 people. This is an increase of 24.89% since the last Census (which gave a population of 14,371 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Duchesne represented 0.64% of the total population of Utah, making it the state's 17th most populous county (out of 29 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 18,607 | +29.48% | +3.67% since 2009 |
2009 | 17,948 | +24.89% | +6.04% since 2008 |
2008 | 16,926 | +17.78% | +4.54% since 2007 |
2007 | 16,191 | +12.66% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 14,371 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Duchesne County Census Page for Duchesne County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Duchesne County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Duchesne County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Roosevelt | 5,466 | 4,299 | 27.15% increase |
Duchesne | 1,702 | 1,408 | 20.88% increase |
Myton | 629 | 539 | 16.7% increase |
Altamont | 203 | 178 | 14.04% increase |
Tabiona | 171 | 149 | 14.77% increase |
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