Utah

Cache

133,154
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Cache

Cache, Utah, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 2,605. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 133,154.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Cache Valley — Bear Hunter's Village (January 29, 1863), Battle at Cache Valley, Bear River Massacre (California), and 77 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020133,154
2010112,656
200091,391
199070,183
198057,176
197042,331
196035,788
195033,536
194029,797
193027,424
192026,992
191023,062
190018,139
189015,509
188012,562
18708,229
18602,605
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Cache

Military engagements that took place in Cache, Utah.

Battle of Cache Valley — Bear Hunter's Village (January 29, 1863)
1863
Battle at Cache Valley
1863
Bear River Massacre (California)
1863
Bear River Massacre — Cache Valley (January 29, 1863)
1863

Historic places in Cache

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cache, Utah.

Olson, Erick Lehi and Ingrid Larsen, House
River Heights
Eccles, David, House
Logan
Mitton, Samuel Crowthers, House
Wellsville
Richmond Tithing Office
Richmond
Benson Elementary School
Benson
Baker, George Washington, House
Mendon
Douglas General Mercantile
Smithfield
Whittier School
Logan
Richmond Relief Society Hall
Richmond
Old Main, Utah State University
Logan
Tony Grove Ranger Station Historic District
Logan
Logan Temple
Logan
Elite Hall
Hyrum
Logan High School Gymnasium
Logan
Providence LDS Chapel and Meetinghouse
Providence
Smithfield Tabernacle-Youth Center
Smithfield
Hobson-Hill House
Richmond
Hatch's Camp
Cache National Forest
Crockett House
Logan
Harris, Martin, Gravesite
Clarkston
Gardner, James, House (Additional Documentation)
Mendon
Home Economics/Commons Building
Logan
Clarkston Tithing Granary (Additional Documentation)
Clarkston
Logan Temple Barn
Logan
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Frequently asked about Cache

When does Cache first appear in the US census?
Cache, Utah first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 2,605.
What is the population of Cache?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Cache had a recorded population of 133,154.
Were any battles fought in Cache?
4 documented military engagements took place in Cache, including Battle of Cache Valley — Bear Hunter's Village (January 29, 1863), Battle at Cache Valley, Bear River Massacre (California).
How many historic places are in Cache?
77 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cache, Utah.
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