Midway, Utah
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Midway is a city located in Wasatch County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,121. Midway, like many cities in Utah is proud of its nearly homogenous original founders, and as such, has adopted a building code requiring a certain percentage of all exterior architecture to portray a "Swiss" style, as would best be compared to the Berner Oberland.
Popular local legend states that there were originally two settlements founded by Swiss emigrants, which were later consolidated at a distance mid-way between the two, presumably during the Black-Hawk war. The city has hence been called Midway. A yearly festival, Swiss Days is held on Labor Day weekend, with local artisans as well as those from far-flung communities sharing their wares. A noteable and laughable addition to the food court was "Swiss Navajo Tacos" in the mid-90's.
Midway was the site of the 2002 Olympic cross-country and bi-athlon events at Solider Hollow. Midway is also known for the large "hot-pot" or geo-thermal caldera, a part of the Homestead Resort and golf-course, hosts year-round scuba diving. The water of the caldera is 90-95 degrees, year round. Midway is host to the Heber Valley's golf courses, and boasts the 18-hole Homestead golf-course designed by Bruce Summerhays, a Senior PGA Tour Pro.
Geography
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Location of Midway, Utah
Midway is located at 40°30'52" North, 111°28'38" West (40.514456, -111.477352)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.7 km² (3.3 mi²). 8.7 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,121 people, 687 households, and 550 families residing in the city. The population density is 244.5/km² (633.3/mi²). There are 1,000 housing units at an average density of 115.3/km² (298.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.22% White, 0.05% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. 2.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 687 households out of which 43.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% are married couples living together, 6.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% are non-families. 18.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.09 and the average family size is 3.53.
In the city the population is spread out with 33.5% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $51,071, and the median income for a family is $55,809. Males have a median income of $40,870 versus $25,682 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,551. 5.2% of the population and 3.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.4% of those under the age of 18 and 4.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.