South Weber, Utah

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South Weber is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. The population was 4,260 at the 2000 census.and in 2003 was estimated at 5,384.

[edit] Geography

South Weber is located at 41°7′54″N, 111°55′50″W (41.131672, -111.930514)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.0 km² (4.6 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 4,260 people, 1,080 households, and 989 families residing in the city. The population density was 355.2/km² (920.9/mi²). There were 1,110 housing units at an average density of 92.6/km² (239.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.16% White, 0.49% African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.97% of the population.

There were 1,080 households out of which 59.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.6% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 8.4% were non-families. 7.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.76 and the average family size was 3.96.

In the city the population was spread out with 39.7% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 3.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $70,656, and the median income for a family was $72,063. Males had a median income of $48,214 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,112. None of the families and 5.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

South Weber was home to the "Morrisite" war. On June 13, 1862, an estimated five hundred man army perched cannons atop the bluffs on the south side of the city, aimed at Joseph Morris. The war lasted three days, and ultimately resulted in the death of Joseph Morris, John Banks, and a few others. Upon seeing their leaders dead, the remainder of the Morrisite's surrendered.

South Weber is also known for one week of Bigfoot sightings in February of 1980. For one week, residents reported signs of the legendary Sasquatch. At the time, multiple residents saw the creature while feeding horses, smelled extremely foul "bigfootish" smells, and found large patches of strange fur throughout the small community. Although no animal was ever found, the legend continues to live on.