Scofield, Utah
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Scofield is a town located in Carbon County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 28.
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Geography
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Location of Scofield, Utah
Scofield is located at 39°43'36" North, 111°9'37" West (39.726703, -111.160396)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 28 people, 12 households, and 9 families residing in the town. The population density is 21.6/km² (55.9/mi²). There are 78 housing units at an average density of 60.2/km² (155.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 12 households out of which 25.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% are married couples living together, 8.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% are non-families. 16.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 2.50.
In the town the population is spread out with 14.3% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 75.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $26,250, and the median income for a family is $28,750. Males have a median income of $26,250 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the town is $10,764. 9.1% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Historical significance
The Scofield mine disaster one of the worst mine disasters in American history. On May 1, 1900, at least 200 deaths resulted from the disaster that began with the Winter Quarters Mine explosion that occurred in the Number 4 mine shaft. The fumes from the explosion killed miners in both the Number 4 mine shaft and the Number 1 mine shaft. Many of the dead were lain to rest on May 5, 1900 during two large funerals.