Blanding
City in San Juan County, Utah
Blanding is a city in San Juan County, Utah, with 3,394 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,106 ft (1,861 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White Mesa, 11.3 miles S.
- 3,394residents (2020 Census)
- 6,106 ftelevation · 1,861 m
- 13.2 sq miland area · 34.2 km²
- 257 / sq mipopulation density
- 84511ZIP code
About Blanding
Blanding ( ) (Navajo: Shash Jaaʼ) is a city in San Juan County, Utah, United States. The population was 3,394 at the 2020 census, making it the most populated city in San Juan County. It was settled in the late 19th century by Mormon settlers, predominantly from the famed Hole-In-The-Rock expedition. Economic contributors include mineral processing, mining, agriculture, local commerce, tourism, and transportation.
Blanding is located near both the Navajo and White Mesa Ute Native American reservations and a significant percentage of Blanding's population has family ties to these nearby cultures. Blanding is a gateway to an abundance of nearby natural and archaeological resources, including The Dinosaur Museum, Natural Bridges National Monument, Monument Valley, and the Four Corners area, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (Lake Powell), Cedar Mesa archaeological and wilderness area, the San Juan River including Goosenecks State Park, and the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park. It is located approximately 1 hour south of the popular recreation hub of Moab and Arches National Park.
Blanding is home to one of the nine statewide regional campuses of Utah State University.
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Living in Blanding
- Median household income
- $71,797
- Median home value
- $305,800
- Median rent
- $842/mo
- Median age
- 30.8
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Blanding had 3,394 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,394 |
|---|---|
| Density | 257 per sq mi (99 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blanding at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | San Juan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,394 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.19 sq mi (34.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,106 ft (1,861 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6187° N, 109.5095° W |
| ZIP code | 84511 |
| Official website | blandingutah.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4906370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blanding
- White Mesa11.3 mi S
- Monticello19.7 mi NE
- Bluff23.2 mi S
- Montezuma Creek28.1 mi SE
- Tselakai Dezza28.8 mi S
- Aneth33.6 mi SE
- Mexican Hat36.9 mi SW
- Halchita39.0 mi SW
- La Sal49.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Blanding
What county is Blanding in?
Blanding is in San Juan County, Utah.
What is the population of Blanding, UT?
3,394 people lived in Blanding at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blanding, UT?
The ZIP code of Blanding is 84511.
What is the elevation of Blanding?
6,106 feet (1,861 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blanding?
White Mesa (11.3 mi), Monticello (19.7 mi), Bluff (23.2 mi), Montezuma Creek (28.1 mi), Tselakai Dezza (28.8 mi).
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