Hooper, Utah
Hooper, Utah | |
|---|---|
Monument at the site of the first house built in Hooper in 1854 | |
Location in Weber County and the state of Utah | |
| Coordinates: 41°09′30″N 112°15′24″W / 41.15833°N 112.25667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Weber |
| Settled | 1854 |
| Incorporated | November 30, 2000 |
| Founded by | William Henry Hooper |
| Area | |
• Total | 87.99 sq mi (227.90 km2) |
| • Land | 26.10 sq mi (67.60 km2) |
| • Water | 61.89 sq mi (160.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,196 ft (1,279 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 9,087 |
| • Density | 348.2/sq mi (134.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 84315 |
| Area codes | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-36400[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410790[2] |
| Website | www |
Hooper (/ˈhʊpər/ HUU-pər) is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States, first called Muskrat Springs and later Hooperville for Captain William Henry Hooper,[4] an early Utah delegate to Congress. The population was 9,087 at the 2020 census, up from the 2010 figure of 6,932. Prior to the city's incorporation on November 30, 2000, Hooper was an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP).
Hooper is part of the Ogden-Clearfield metropolitan area.
History
Hooper was settled in 1854, and become a township in 1997 (about 15 years after a failed vote to incorporate). Over the next several years "it became evident that the township board could make plans and suggestions, but had no official power," so a vote to incorporate passed on May 2, 2000, with the city being officially incorporated on November 30, 2000.[5]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.7 square miles (30.3 km2), of which 11.5 square miles (29.9 km2) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.4 km2) (1.45%) is water.
Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake is included in this city's boundary. On March 30, 2007, Glenn Barrow became the first Hooper mayor to visit the island in the city's brief history.[6]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 849 | — | |
| 1890 | 778 | −8.4% | |
| 1900 | 886 | 13.9% | |
| 1910 | 823 | −7.1% | |
| 1920 | 859 | 4.4% | |
| 1930 | 911 | 6.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,020 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,243 | 21.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,468 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,926 | 13.2% | |
| 2010 | 7,218 | 83.9% | |
| 2020 | 9,087 | 25.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,369 | 3.1% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau[7] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Hooper had a population of 9,087 and a population density of 192.0 people per square mile (74.1/km2). There were 4,633 (50.98%) males and 4,454 (49.02%) females; 2,967 (32.7%) residents were under the age of 18, 5,169 (56.9%) were from 18 to 64, and 951 (10.5%) were at least 65 years old. The median age was 33.6 years. For every 100 females there were 104.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 103.1 males age 18 and over.[8]
Hooper had 2,581 households with an average size of 3.52, of which 2,275 (88.1%) were families and 306 (11.9%) were non-families; 1,289 (49.9%) of households had children under the age of 18. Among all households, 77.2% were married-couple households, 10.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 9.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 9.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]
There were 2,622 housing units, of which 1.6% were vacant; the homeowner vacancy rate was 0.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.8%. Of occupied units, 2,453 (95.0%) were owner-occupied while 128 (5.0%) were renter-occupied.[8]
83.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 16.2% lived in rural areas.[9]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,166 | 89.9% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 259 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 485 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 719 | 7.9% |
According to the 2020 American Community Survey, the median income for a Hooper household was $100,347 and the median family income was $110,500, with a per-capita income of $33,243. The median income for males who were full-time employees was $74,708 and for females it was $46,211. 3.1% of the population and 2.6% of families were below the poverty line.[11]
Of the 5,212 people in Hooper 25 years or older, 101 (1.9%) had not completed high school, 1,281 (24.6%) had a high school diploma or equivalency, 2,265 (43.5%) had some college or an associate degree, 1,035 (19.9%) had a bachelor's degree, and 530 (10.2%) had a graduate or professional degree.[11]
Government
The mayor of Hooper is Sheri Bingham [12]
Hooper also has a city council that consists of five members representing six districts. Three members represent two districts each and the other two members are at large representatives.[12]
Federal Representation
Hooper is located in Utah's First Congressional District. For the 119th United States Congress, Utah's First Congressional District is represented by Blake Moore (R).[13]
Attractions
Hooper is famously known for housing the Hooper Tomato Days, which takes place annually during the last week of August through the first week of September, including labor day weekend. With over 8,000 attendees every year, they host a variety of events to entertain the masses. Some of these events include Horse Shows, Rodeos, Pageants, Parades, Vendor Booths, Food, Fireworks and the most popular event, The Dog Race.
Historically, the Tomato Days were known to celebrate the harvest of the towns tomatoes, grown by local residents. However, over the nearly 100 years the Tomato Days have been held, the large tomato fields have become less popular. The event is now used to bring together the farming community in celebration and fun.[14]
See also
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hooper, Utah
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 188.
- ^ "About Hooper". hoopercity.com. Hooper, Utah. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ "City's Fremont Island full of history," Ogden Standard-Examiner, 1 Apr 2007, pp. 1A & 9A
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
- ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2009-2022)". Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "Meet the Council". hoopercity.com. Hooper, Utah. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "Representatives | house.gov". www.house.gov. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ Blamires, Lynn (August 24, 2023). "Hooper City Tomato Days - 2023". My Local Utah.