Weber County, Utah

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Weber County
U.S. county
Weber County, Utah
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Coordinates:
Country	United States
Seat	Ogden
Area
• Total	659 sq mi (1,710 km2)
• Land	576 sq mi (1,490 km2)
• Water	83 sq mi (210 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	262,223
• Density	400/sq mi (150/km2)

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Weber County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2020 census, the population was 262,223, making it the fourth-most populous county in Utah. The county seat and largest city is Ogden. The county was established in 1850 and named after the Weber River, which was named for John Henry Weber, a fur trapper.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 659 square miles (1,710 km²), of which 576 square miles (1,490 km²) is land and 83 square miles (210 km²) (13%) is water. The county is part of the Ogden-Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Weber County was formed in 1850 as a part of the Territory of Utah. The area was originally inhabited by the Shoshone people. The first European settlers were Mormon pioneers who arrived in the mid-19th century. The county has a rich history tied to the development of the Transcontinental Railroad, which was completed at Promontory Summit in neighboring Box Elder County.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 262,223 people, 86,187 households, and 64,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 455 people per square mile (176/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 85.6% White, 2.1% Black or African American, 1.1% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 6.1% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.7% of the population.

Economy

The economy of Weber County is diverse, with major sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and retail. The county is home to several large employers, including Weber State University, McKay-Dee Hospital, and various manufacturing companies.

Education

Weber County is served by the Weber School District and the Ogden School District. Higher education institutions include Weber State University and Ogden-Weber Technical College.

Transportation

Major highways in Weber County include Interstate 15, Interstate 84, and U.S. Route 89. The county is also served by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), which provides bus and commuter rail services.

Communities

Cities

• Farr West
• Harrisville
• Hooper
• Marriott-Slaterville
• North Ogden
• Ogden
• Plain City
• Pleasant View
• Riverdale
• Roy
• South Ogden
• Uintah
• Washington Terrace
• West Haven

Towns

• Huntsville

Census-designated places

• Eden
• Liberty
• Wolf Creek

See also

• List of counties in Utah
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Weber County, Utah
• Weber State University
• Ogden, Utah