36-590: Delta is the largest city in Millard County , Utah , United States. It is located in the northeastern area of Millard County along the Sevier River and is surrounded by farmland. The population was 3,622 at the 2020 census . Delta was originally a railroad switch called Aiken . In 1905 Aiken was renamed Melville when Millard County began plans to set up irrigation and a dam. People purchased land for 50 cents an acre as long as they agreed to develop
72-484: A graduate or professional degree . Millard County is working hard to make it easier to build Earthships , straw bale homes, and other ecological and sustainable housing. Millard County is the home of the Telescope Array Project ultra-high-energy cosmic ray observatory. The Lon and Mary Watson Millard County Cosmic Ray Center was dedicated on March 20, 2006. The Topaz War Relocation Center
108-441: A population density of 1.9 people per square mile (0.7/km ). Among non- Hispanic or Latino people, the racial makeup was 10,636 (82.0%) White , 15 (0.1%) African American , 100 (0.8%) Native American , 141 (1.1%) Asian , 13 (0.1%) Pacific Islander , 27 (0.2%) from other races , and 269 (2.1%) from two or more races . 1,774 (13.7%) people were Hispanic or Latino. There were 6,581 (50.72%) males and 6,394 (49.28%) females, and
144-684: A 40-acre lot. The name was changed again because of the similarities between Melville and Millville, another town in Utah. The name was changed on 12 May 1908 to Burtner . The name was finally changed to Delta on May 11, 1911. The name is quite fitting as the area was a delta of the Sevier River. During World War II , after the attack on Pearl Harbor , tens of thousands of Japanese-Americans were gathered up and placed in 10 incarceration camps to protect military installations from espionage. One of these camps, then called Central Utah Relocation Center ,
180-543: A mostly dry remnant of Lake Bonneville, is in central Millard County. The Pahvant Mountains form the county's eastern boundary. Fillmore and other farming communities lie at the base of the Pahvant Mountains. Delta sits several miles from the banks of the Sevier River in the middle of the basin. Pahvant Valley in Millard County has several ancient lava flows and extinct volcanoes, known as
216-687: A sawmill. Construction of the Territorial Statehouse was initiated in 1852. The Territorial legislature met in Fillmore for the first (and only time) in 1855. The following year they voted to keep the capital in Great Salt Lake City. Millard County lies on the west side of Utah. Its west border abuts the east border of the state of Nevada . The county terrain consists of arid, rough undulating flatlands interrupted by numerous hills and mountain ridges. The highest point in
252-445: A single person living alone and 135 (3.1%) were two or more people living together. 1,665 (38.7%) of all households had children under the age of 18. 3,385 (78.7%) of households were owner-occupied while 914 (21.3%) were renter-occupied . The median income for a Millard County household was $ 63,221 and the median family income was $ 67,981, with a per-capita income of $ 25,479. The median income for males that were full-time employees
288-612: A vocational school with the Delta Technical Center, which offers many Technical classes, including welding, Machining/metalworking, and Woodworking Delta South Elementary School is located at 450 South Center Street in Delta, Utah. DSES was originally built in 1982 to accommodate the growth in population due to the construction of the Intermountain Power Plant. The new school was finished in time for
324-436: Is a county in the U.S. state of Utah . As of the 2020 United States Census , the population was 12,975. Its county seat is Fillmore , and the largest city is Delta . The Utah Territory legislature created the county on October 4, 1851, with territory not previously covered by county creations and including some area in the future state of Nevada . It was named for the thirteenth US President Millard Fillmore , who
360-478: Is a public school located in rural central Utah, drawing students from several small outlying communities. With a new school and a diverse student population, Delta High is the hub of an agricultural-based community. According to the 2013-2014 DHS report card Delta had 549 students enrolled from the grades 9th-12th and an 87% graduation rate. The Snow Goose Festival occurs every winter as the geese migrating through Delta stop at Gunnison Bend Reservoir. Each July 4,
396-552: Is located here due to its access to the railway and major highways 6 and 50. Graymont Lime has a plant in the Cricket Mountains , about 32.5 miles southwest of Delta. It is one of the ten largest lime plants in the United States. It was previously owned by Continental Lime which Graymont Lime purchased. Alfalfa hay is the main crop of the Delta area. Due to the dry climate in the Delta region, farmers can control
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#1732786755408432-597: Is located north of Delta in Millard County. This is one of the few sources of concentrated beryllium in the world. The plant is a mill and finishing facility for beryllium, a high-strength, lightweight metal alloy used in military, aerospace, and medical industries. The ore for the plant is trucked from Materion's mine, located in the Topaz-Spor Mountains, 50 miles west, in Juab County. This is North America's only developed source of beryllium. The facility
468-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
504-493: The Black Rock Desert volcanic field , including the "Black Rock" lava flow. About 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Delta, near Black Rock's northwest perimeter is a feature named the "Great Stone Face", which protrudes about four stories above the general elevation. Locals claim that this rock formation, when viewed at the correct angle, appears similar to a profile of Joseph Smith . At ground level, within view of
540-627: The Intermountain Power Project or I.P.P. It is also referred to as Intermountain Power Service Corporation or I.P.S.C. This coal-powered power plant supplies power for much of Los Angeles county in California . The plant was originally designed for four units, but only two have been built. Each unit produces 950 megawatts of electricity. Materion's, formerly Brush Wellman, beryllium refining plant
576-517: The census of 2000, there were 3,209 people, 1,006 households, and 780 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,018.3 people per square mile (393.3/km). There were 1,106 housing units at an average density of 351.0 per square mile (135.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 94.61% White , 0.06% African American , 0.97% Native American , 0.12% Asian , 0.28% Pacific Islander , 3.15% from other races , and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.10% of
612-532: The "Great Stone Face", is a large, smooth-faced rock covered in Native American petroglyphs. Notch Peak is 50 miles (80 km) west of Delta. The skyline appears to have a notch taken out of it when viewed from Delta. Little Sahara Recreation Area , 25 miles (40 km) north of Delta, is a popular area for ATV riders. According to the 2020 United States census and 2020 American Community Survey , there were 12,975 people in Millard County with
648-538: The 1983–84 school year and housed grades K-4. In 1989 the fifth grade was moved back to the elementary school. Because of declining enrollment figures, Delta South Elementary was closed in 2009. Delta Early Childhood Center was created using two-thirds of the South Elementary building to accommodate preschool and kindergarten students in West Millard County. At the end of the 2014–15 school year,
684-550: The Delta area schools were reconfigured, placing all students in preschool, kindergarten, and first and second grades at Delta South Elementary School. Delta Middle School serves approximately 420 students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades and is located in Delta, Utah. Its students come from the City of Delta and several smaller communities in Millard County. DMS has a staff of 21 teachers, nine instructional assistants, and eleven additional support personnel. Delta High School
720-747: The Hinckley Lions Club sponsors a demolition derby at the Millard County Fairgrounds. The derby attracts crowds of over 3,000 people. It is one of the largest derbies in the United States, with up to eleven rounds of competition, including pickup trucks, figure 8 compact car competition, powder puff, a championship round, and a wipe-out round. Following the derby, there is a fireworks display sponsored by Delta City. A Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo takes place every year. Millard County, Utah Millard County ( / ˈ m ɪ l ər d / MIL -ərd )
756-601: The Sevier River is dammed to provide irrigation water, reservoir storage, and cooling water for IPP Intermountain Power Project . This reservoir is referred to as the DMAD. Agriculture is a major economic force in Delta and the Sevier valley. Downstream of Delta, the Sevier River is dammed again for irrigation and reservoir storage. This reservoir is named Gunnison Bend Reservoir in honor of John Williams Gunnison . As of
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#1732786755408792-411: The average family size was 3.71. In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.7% under 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 94.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 37,773, and
828-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
864-509: The county is Mine Camp Peak in the Central Utah Plateaus, at 10,222 feet (3,116 m) ASL. The county has a total area of 6,828 square miles (17,680 km ), of which 6,572 square miles (17,020 km ) is land and 255 square miles (660 km ) (3.7%) is water. It is the third-largest county in Utah by area. The Sevier Desert covers much of Millard County, being the seafloor of ancient Lake Bonneville . Sevier Lake ,
900-478: The geographic center of the territory, was originally built as the capital of Utah Territory. The Utah Territorial Legislature approved a plan to locate the capital in the Pahvant Valley. On October 28, 1851, Utah Governor Brigham Young traveled to the valley and chose the specific site for Fillmore. The town was surveyed that same day. A colonizing company soon followed; they built houses, a grist mill, and
936-511: The median income for a family was $ 43,952. Males had a median income of $ 37,340 versus $ 21,369 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,273. About 10.1% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those aged 65 or over. One of the main sources of income for Delta is a power plant operated by the Intermountain Power Agency , known as
972-478: The moisture content of the hay when it is baled. This is very important to prohibit mold growth. Delta is home to many dairy farmers who may ship the milk out of the county. Delta is home to the Lon and Mary Watson Cosmic Ray Center, the main staging area for the Telescope Array Project experiment. A great attraction of Millard County's economy is the digging of fossils . Trilobite fossils are relatively common in
1008-537: The population distribution by age was 4,040 (31.1%) under the age of 18, 6,659 (51.3%) from 18 to 64, and 2,276 (17.5%) who were at least 65 years old. The median age was 36.1 years. There were 4,299 households in Millard County with an average size of 3.02 of which 3,316 (77.1%) were families and 983 (22.9%) were non-families. Among all families, 2,801 (65.2%) were married couples , 196 (4.6%) were male householders with no spouse, and 319 (7.4%) were female householders with no spouse. Among all non-families, 848 (19.7%) were
1044-409: The population. There were 1,006 households, out of which 48.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15, and
1080-595: The region west of Delta (part of the House Range 's Wheeler Shale ). Several local companies maintain fossil dig areas where they allow visitors to dig their own fossils for a small fee. Near Delta is a mountain called Topaz Mountain , which derives its name from the topaz that is abundant in the area. Other minerals and rocks that are prevalent near Delta include obsidian , opal , and geodes . Delta currently has three public schools: Delta elementary school, Delta Middle school, and Delta High school. Delta also has
1116-546: The winter are usually above freezing, but nighttime lows drop well below freezing, occasionally falling below 0 °F or −17.8 °C. Delta's climate is similar to that of Salt Lake City , but much more arid. The Sevier River flows near Delta. The Sevier River is generally used for irrigation before it reaches its eventual end, the dry Sevier Lake . DMAD is the initials for the Deseret Melville Abraham and Delta water company. Just upstream of Delta,
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1152-427: Was $ 50,906 and for females $ 34,875. 12.3% of the population and 10.9% of families were below the poverty line . In terms of education attainment, out of the 7,920 people in Millard County 25 years or older, 820 (10.4%) had not completed high school , 2,565 (32.4%) had a high school diploma or equivalency, 2,763 (34.9%) had some college or associate degree , 1,374 (17.3%) had a bachelor's degree , and 398 (5.0%) had
1188-649: Was a World War II Japanese internment camp located in Millard County 15 miles (24 km) west of Delta. The location is open to the public, with a memorial at the northwest corner. Millard County has traditionally voted Republican. In no national election since 1944 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2024). The school district is Millard School District . 39°03′N 113°06′W / 39.05°N 113.10°W / 39.05; -113.10 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
1224-568: Was ambushed by the Pahvant Indians and killed. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles or 8.3 square kilometres, all land. Delta experiences a cold semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSk ) with hot summers and cold winters. Because of Delta's altitude and aridity, temperatures drop quickly after sunset, especially in the summer. Winters are cold. Daytime highs in
1260-609: Was in office then. Fillmore was designated as the county seat. The county boundaries were altered in 1852 and again in 1854. On March 2, 1861, the US government created the Nevada Territory , which effectively de-annexed the described portion of Millard County falling in that Territorial Proclamation. The county boundary was further altered in 1862, 1866, 1888, and in 1919. In 1921 a boundary adjustment with Sevier brought Millard to its present configuration. Fillmore, located near
1296-591: Was located near Delta and filled with former residents of the San Francisco Bay Area . The Topaz Museum, located in Delta, works to preserve important sites at the relocation center and to provide information on the history of the camps. A history of the area is kept and displayed at The Great Basin Museum. John Williams Gunnison was leading a federal surveying team near the Sevier Lake . He
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