Fort Duchesne
Census-designated place in Uintah County, Utah
Fort Duchesne is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Uintah County, Utah, with 546 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,990 ft (1,521 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ballard, 3.9 miles W.
- 546residents (2020 Census)
- 4,990 ftelevation · 1,521 m
- 7.1 sq miland area · 18.5 km²
- 77 / sq mipopulation density
- 84026ZIP code
About Fort Duchesne
Fort Duchesne is a census-designated place (CDP) in Uintah County, Utah, United States. The population was 546 at the 2020 census, a decrease from the 2010 figure of 714.
Fort Duchesne was originally a fort, established by the United States Army in 1886 and closed in 1912. The community developed around it within the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation, established in 1864. Several bands of Ute were forced on to the reservation about 1880.
The headquarters of the Ute Indian Tribe are located here. Its reservation includes much of Uintah and nearby counties.
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Living in Fort Duchesne
- Median household income
- $42,596
- Median home value
- $200,000
- Median age
- 42.3
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Fort Duchesne had 546 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 546 |
|---|---|
| Density | 77 per sq mi (30 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Duchesne at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Uintah County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 546 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.13 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,990 ft (1,521 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2818° N, 109.8772° W |
| ZIP code | 84026 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4926610 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Duchesne
- Ballard3.9 mi W
- Randlett4.5 mi SE
- Roosevelt5.9 mi W
- Lapoint9.5 mi NE
- Myton11.5 mi SW
- Neola13.3 mi NW
- Whiterocks13.6 mi N
- Bluebell18.9 mi W
- Maeser20.5 mi NE
- Vernal21.4 mi NE
- Altamont22.3 mi W
- Naples22.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Duchesne
What county is Fort Duchesne in?
Fort Duchesne is in Uintah County, Utah.
What is the population of Fort Duchesne, UT?
546 people lived in Fort Duchesne at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Duchesne, UT?
The ZIP code of Fort Duchesne is 84026.
What is the elevation of Fort Duchesne?
4,990 feet (1,521 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Duchesne?
Ballard (3.9 mi), Randlett (4.5 mi), Roosevelt (5.9 mi), Lapoint (9.5 mi), Myton (11.5 mi).
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