Utah

Piute

1,438
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Piute

Piute, Utah, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 82. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 1,438.

Its recorded population peaked at 2,842 in 1890, and has since declined by roughly 49 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Circleville Massacre (Black Hawk War), Black Hawk War – Circleville Massacre, and 2 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20201,438
20101,556
20001,435
19901,277
19801,329
19701,164
19601,436
19501,911
19402,203
19301,956
19202,770
19101,734
19001,954
18902,842
18801,651
187082
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Piute

Military engagements that took place in Piute, Utah.

Circleville Massacre (Black Hawk War)
1864
Black Hawk War – Circleville Massacre
1866

Historic places in Piute

National Register of Historic Places listings in Piute, Utah.

Piute County Courthouse
Junction
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Frequently asked about Piute

When does Piute first appear in the US census?
Piute, Utah first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 82.
What is the population of Piute?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Piute had a recorded population of 1,438.
When did Piute's population peak?
Piute's recorded population peaked at 2,842 in 1890.
Were any battles fought in Piute?
2 documented military engagements took place in Piute, including Circleville Massacre (Black Hawk War), Black Hawk War – Circleville Massacre.
How many historic places are in Piute?
2 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Piute, Utah.
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