Duchesne County, Utah

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Duchesne County, Utah

General Information
Name	Duchesne County, Utah
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Total	19,596
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Duchesne County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,596. The county seat is Duchesne, and the largest city is Roosevelt.

History

Duchesne County was created in 1915 from part of Wasatch County. The county was named after the Duchesne River, which runs through the area. The name "Duchesne" is derived from a French-Canadian trapper, although the exact origin is debated.

Geography

Duchesne County covers an area of 3,256 square miles, of which 3,241 square miles is land and 15 square miles is water. The county is part of the Uintah Basin, a geologic structural basin in eastern Utah. The Uinta Mountains form the northern boundary of the county.

Adjacent counties

• Daggett County (north)
• Uintah County (east)
• Carbon County (south)
• Utah County (southwest)
• Wasatch County (west)
• Summit County (northwest)

Major highways

• U.S. Route 40
• U.S. Route 191

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 19,596 people, 6,000 households, and 4,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with significant Native American and Hispanic populations.

Economy

The economy of Duchesne County is largely based on agriculture, oil and gas extraction, and tourism. The county is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hunting, and hiking.

Communities

Cities

• Duchesne
• Roosevelt

Towns

• Altamont
• Myton

Unincorporated communities

• Bluebell
• Talmage

Education

Duchesne County is served by the Duchesne County School District, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools in the area.

See also

• List of counties in Utah
• Uintah Basin
• Uinta Mountains

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