# Price, Utah

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**Price** is a city in the [U.S. state](/source/U.S._state) of [Utah](/source/Utah) and the county seat of [Carbon County](/source/Carbon_County,_Utah).[3] The city is home to [Utah State University Eastern](/source/Utah_State_University_Eastern), as well as the [USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum](/source/USU_Eastern_Prehistoric_Museum). Price is located within short distances of both [Nine Mile Canyon](/source/Nine_Mile_Canyon) and the [Manti-La Sal National Forest](/source/Manti-La_Sal_National_Forest).

The population was 8,216 at the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_Census),[4] making it the largest city in Carbon County.[3]

## History

Modern settlement began in the mid and late 1800s with the arrival of [Latter-day Saints](/source/Latter-day_Saints) in the region.[5] In 1877, fur trappers built a cabin in what is now Price and a small number of families soon followed and began farming.[6]

The area experienced major population growth, from hundreds of residents to several thousand, following the 1883 completion of a railroad by the [Denver and Rio Grande](/source/Denver_and_Rio_Grande) to service [coal mines](/source/Coal_mine).[5] With the development of coal mining as a key industry in the region, the Price area became one of the most culturally diverse areas in Utah as people from a wide range of nationalities came to work in the mines.[6] A substantial irrigation canal was completed in 1888, allowing for large-scale farming.[5] Members of the U.S. Army [9th Cavalry Regiment](/source/9th_Cavalry_Regiment) completed the construction of a road and [telegraph](/source/Electrical_telegraph) lines through nearby [Ninemile Canyon](/source/Ninemile_Canyon_(Utah)) in 1886, linking Price and the surrounding region to the [Uintah Basin](/source/Uintah_Basin) and [Fort Duchesne](/source/Fort_Duchesne).[7]

The city was formally incorporated July 14, 1892 (originally as part of [Emery County](/source/Emery_County)) and is named after the [Price River](/source/Price_River), itself named after early settler William Price.[5] The College of Eastern Utah was established in Price in 1937, later renamed [Utah State University Eastern](/source/Utah_State_University_Eastern).[8]

## Geography

Price is located in west-central Carbon County at the northwestern edge of the [Colorado Plateau](/source/Colorado_Plateau). According to the [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), the city has a total area of 5.1 sq mi (13.1 square kilometres), all land.[9] The [Price River](/source/Price_River), a tributary of the [Green River](/source/Green_River_(Colorado_River)), flows southeasterly through the city, and the [San Rafael Swell](/source/San_Rafael_Swell) is to the south.

The city is on [U.S. Route 6](/source/U.S._Route_6_in_Utah) and [U.S. Route 191](/source/U.S._Route_191_in_Utah). US 6 leads 67 miles (108 km) northwest to [Spanish Fork](/source/Spanish_Fork,_Utah) on the [Interstate 15](/source/Interstate_15) corridor, while US 191 leads northeast 54 miles (87 km) to [Duchesne](/source/Duchesne,_Utah). The two highways together run southeast 64 miles (103 km) to the city of [Green River](/source/Green_River,_Utah) and [Interstate 70](/source/Interstate_70). [Utah State Route 10](/source/Utah_State_Route_10) leads southwest from Price 21 miles (34 km) to [Huntington](/source/Huntington,_Utah).

Price was one of the communities that was served by the *[Rio Grande Zephyr](/source/Rio_Grande_Zephyr)* passenger train. Today Amtrak's *[California Zephyr](/source/California_Zephyr)* passes once a day each direction with a station about seven miles away in [Helper](/source/Helper,_Utah).[citation needed]

### Climate

According to the [Köppen Climate Classification](/source/K%C3%B6ppen_Climate_Classification) system, Price has a [cool semi-arid climate](/source/Semi-arid_climate#Cold_semi-arid_climates), abbreviated *BSk* on climate maps.[10] It features cold winters and relatively moderate summers. The average high in January is 37 °F or 2.8 °C and it rises to 90 °F or 32.2 °C in July. The low in January averages 13 °F or −10.6 °C, and even in summer the dry climate keeps the nights cool, with an average of 58 °F or 14.4 °C. The all-time record high is 110 °F (43.3 °C), which was set on August 3, 1918, while the all-time low is −31 °F (−35 °C), set on December 26, 1924. Price lies in the rain shadow of central Utah's Wasatch Mountains so that precipitation averages only 9.13 inches or 231.9 millimetres annually. Late summer and early fall are the wettest times of year due to the [Gulf of California](/source/Gulf_of_California) [monsoon](/source/Monsoon) that brings scattered thunderstorms to the region. The city also sees frequent snow during winter and early spring.[11][12]

## Demographics

### 2020 census

As of the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census), Price had a population of 8,216. The median age was 36.0 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.6 males age 18 and over.[13]

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[14]

There were 3,240 households in Price, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 43.9% were married-couple households, 19.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13]

There were 3,631 housing units, of which 10.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 11.4%.[13]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[15] Race Number Percent White 7,029 85.6% Black or African American 46 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native 156 1.9% Asian 41 0.5% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 14 0.2% Some other race 274 3.3% Two or more races 656 8.0% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,168 14.2%

### 2000 census

As of the [2000 census](/source/2000_United_States_census)[1], there were 8,402 people, 3,045 households, and 2,085 families residing in the city. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 1,979.7 /mi2. There were 3,311 housing units at an average density of 780.2 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 90.70% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.26% [African American](/source/African_American_(U.S._Census)), 1.37% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)), 0.56% [Asian](/source/Asian_(U.S._Census)), 0.04% [Pacific Islander](/source/Pacific_Islander_(U.S._Census)), 4.25% from [other races](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), and 2.82% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 10.08% of the population.

There were 3,045 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 15.9% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,687, and the median income for a family was $39,429. Males had a median income of $37,476 versus $21,081 for females. The [per capita income](/source/Per_capita_income) for the city was $14,313. About 11.4% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

### 2015

As of 2015 the largest self-reported ancestry groups in Price, Utah are:[16]

Largest ancestries (2015) Percent English 25.9% German 13.1% Irish 7.7% Danish 5.7% Italian 5.6% Swedish 5.2% Scottish 3.6% Polish 2.8% Greek 2.3% French (except Basque) 2.2% Norwegian 2.0% Welsh 1.9% Dutch 1.4% Swiss 1.2%

## Education

There are two public elementary schools in Price (Creekview and Castle Heights); one middle school (Mont Harmon); one high school ([Carbon High School](/source/Carbon_High_School)). It is also the location of the charter [Pinnacle Canyon Academy](/source/Pinnacle_Canyon_Academy), which serves grades K-12, as well as the Castle Valley Center for disabled children. Some children located in the Gordon Creek area attend Sally Mauro Elementary in [Helper](/source/Helper,_Utah).

Price is the location of [Utah State University Eastern](/source/Utah_State_University_Eastern), which has an enrollment of approximately 1,525.

## Notable people

- [Harold Arceneaux](/source/Harold_Arceneaux), professional [basketball](/source/Basketball) player
- [Dean](/source/Dean_Fausett) and [Lynn Fausett](/source/Lynn_Fausett), painters of the American West
- [John D. Fitzgerald](/source/John_D._Fitzgerald), author known for his *[The Great Brain](/source/The_Great_Brain)* series of books for children
- [Herman Franks](/source/Herman_Franks), former [catcher](/source/Catcher), [coach](/source/Coach_(baseball)), [manager](/source/Manager_(baseball)), [general manager](/source/General_manager) and [scout](/source/Scout_(sports)) in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball)
- [Dave Lauriski](/source/Dave_Lauriski), head of the [Mine Safety and Health Administration](/source/Mine_Safety_and_Health_Administration) from 2001 to 2004
- [J. Bracken Lee](/source/J._Bracken_Lee), mayor of Price from 1935 to 1947, [governor of Utah](/source/List_of_governors_of_Utah) from 1949 to 1957
- [Cassandra Lynn](/source/Cassandra_Lynn), model, *[Playboy](/source/Playboy)* [Playmate](/source/Playboy_Playmate), born in Price
- [Erik Pears](/source/Erik_Pears), NFL offensive lineman
- [Jean Westwood](/source/Jean_Westwood_(politician)), first female chair of the [Democratic National Committee](/source/Democratic_National_Committee); worked on several presidential campaigns
- [Scott Woodward](/source/Scott_Woodward_(biologist)), molecular geneticist noted for his work with the discovery of the first genetic marker for [cystic fibrosis](/source/Cystic_fibrosis)

## See also

- [List of cities and towns in Utah](/source/List_of_cities_and_towns_in_Utah)
- [Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry](/source/Cleveland-Lloyd_Dinosaur_Quarry)
- [Helper, Utah](/source/Helper,_Utah)
- [KCBU](/source/KCBU)
- [National Register of Historic Places listings in Carbon County, Utah](/source/National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Carbon_County,_Utah)

## References

1. ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/19961227012639/http://www.census.gov/) 1996-12-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

1. ["Find a County"](http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx). National Association of Counties. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150626142102/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx) 2015-06-26 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2011-06-07.

1. ["Quick Facts Price, Utah"](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/pricecityutah). U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 7, 2023.

1. Ronald G. Watt. A History of Carbon County, Utah. 1997, Utah State Historical Society

1. Jane Lyman Johnson (1994). [Price](https://historytogo.utah.gov/price/), Utah History Encyclopedia.

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1. [https://web.archive.org/web/20231117175516/https://www.uen.org/utah_history_encyclopedia/c/COLLEGE_OF_EASTERN_UTAH.shtml](https://web.archive.org/web/20231117175516/https://www.uen.org/utah_history_encyclopedia/c/COLLEGE_OF_EASTERN_UTAH.shtml)

1. ["Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Price city, Utah"](https://archive.today/20200213064936/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4962030). U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from [the original](http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4962030) on February 13, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2015.

1. ["Climate Summary for Price, Utah"](http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=13437&cityname=Price%2C+Utah%2C+United+States+of+America&units=). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140803232313/http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=13437&cityname=Price%2C+Utah%2C+United+States+of+America&units=) 2014-08-03 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2014-03-24.

1. ["Utah Climate Summaries – Price Warehouses"](http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?ut7026). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120307091352/http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?ut7026) 2012-03-07 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2009-08-06.

1. ["Utah Climate Summaries – Price Game Farm"](http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?ut7015). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120307091345/http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?ut7015) 2012-03-07 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2009-08-06.

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1. ["2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=place%3A62030&in=state%3A49). *United States Census Bureau*. 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2026.

1. ["2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=place%3A62030&in=state%3A49). *United States Census Bureau*. 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2026.

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## External links

- [Price City official website](http://www.pricecityutah.com/)
- [USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum](http://www.usueastern.edu/museum/)

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