Utah

Emery

9,825
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Emery

Emery, Utah, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 556. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 9,825.

Its recorded population peaked at 11,451 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 14 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Castle Valley Raid (Black Hawk War), and 21 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20209,825
201010,976
200010,860
199010,332
198011,451
19705,137
19605,546
19506,304
19407,072
19307,042
19207,411
19106,750
19004,657
18905,076
1880556
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Emery

Military engagements that took place in Emery, Utah.

Castle Valley Raid (Black Hawk War)
1867

Historic places in Emery

National Register of Historic Places listings in Emery, Utah.

Johansen, Peter, House
Castle Dale
Green River Presbyterian Church
Green River
San Rafael Bridge
Castle Dale
Lemmon, Leander, House
Huntington
Emery LDS Church
Emery
Castle Dale School
Castle Dale
Singleton, Samuel, House
Ferron
Larson, Lars Peter, House
Cleveland
Denver and Rio Grande Lime Kiln
Cleveland
Christensen, Paul C., House
Castle Dale
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Frequently asked about Emery

When does Emery first appear in the US census?
Emery, Utah first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 556.
What is the population of Emery?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Emery had a recorded population of 9,825.
When did Emery's population peak?
Emery's recorded population peaked at 11,451 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Emery?
1 documented military engagement took place in Emery, including Castle Valley Raid (Black Hawk War).
How many historic places are in Emery?
21 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Emery, Utah.
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