Duchesne, UT is a small town located in the northeastern part of Utah. With a population of 1,997 and a population density of 615 people per square mile, Duchesne is a tight-knit community full of natural beauty and fun year-round activities. Local businesses that help contribute to the small town charm include The Hitching Post Restaurant, Okie’s Grocery Store, and the historic downtown theatre. Year round outdoor activities include fishing for rainbow trout at Strawberry Reservoir, hunting at Blue Water Creek Wildlife Management Area, or mountain biking on the trails of nearby Moon Lake State Park. Other local organizations in Duchesne range from religious to educational with local churches and schools like Altamont Elementary School and Duchesne High School. Lastly, local sporting events are held throughout the year including the annual rodeo held in August as well as hockey games held at Duchesne County Ice Hockey Arena.
The population in Duchesne is 1,997. There are 713 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Duchesne is 30.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Duchesne is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Duchesne
- 52.5% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 43.3% are married with children
- 12.7% have children, but are single
Race in Duchesne
- 91.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.8% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander