River Heights, Utah

River Heights: City in Cache County, Utah

About

River Heights is a city located in the county of Cache in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,734 and a population density of 979 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,141 inhabitants.

The city was created 142 years ago in 1881.

River Heights locator map
Location of River Heights on Utah map.

Quick Facts about River Heights

Population : 2,141 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Utah (United States)
County : Cache County
Postal code : 84321
Phone Area Codes : 435
Area : 1.77 km2
Altitude : 4,580 feet / 1396 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1882 (142 years ago)
Time Zone : Mountain Time Zone
Local time : 12:52:05 (26th April 2024)
Density : 1,208 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 19.01% (2010-2020)
Olson House River Heights Utah. image
Olson House River Heights Utah.
Olson House River Heights Utah. image

Geography

River Heights is located at 41°43'18"N 111°49'17"W (41.7216000, -111.8213300). It has 2 neighbors: Logan and Providence.

River Heights map

River Heights has 2 neighbours.

  • Logan The most populous city in Cache County, Utah. It is located on the Cache River in northeastern Utah. Logan is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Logan Canyon and the Logan Botanical Garden.
  • Providence city in Cache County, Utah, United States

Demographics

The population of River Heights increased by 19.01% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,734 - census
2011 1,867 7.12% estimation process
2012 1,881 0.74% estimation process
2013 1,877 -0.21% estimation process
2014 1,890 0.69% estimation process
2015 1,909 1% estimation process
2016 1,928 0.99% estimation process
2017 1,976 2.43% estimation process
2018 2,018 2.08% estimation process
2019 2,076 2.79% estimation process
2020 2,141 3.04% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 7,730
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 9,099
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : -15.0%
April 1, 2020 Population : 7,020
April 1, 2010 Population : 9,069
People under 5 years old, percentage : 5.5%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 21.9%
People over 65 (%) : 15.7%
Female persons, % : 49.1%
White only, percent : 32.1%
Black or African American alone, percent : 62.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.4%
Asians alone % : 0.6%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 3.8%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 2.9%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 29.6%
2015-2019 Veterans : 330
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 1.1%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 48.5%

Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 48.5%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $79,600
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $870
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $298
2015-2019 median gross rent : $643
2015-2019 Households : 2,850
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.33
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 84.7%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 1.2%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 74.9%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 60.7%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 69.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 9.8%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 13.5%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 10.1%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 45.1%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 56.5%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 13,032
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 62,196
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 315,493
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 95,418
2012 total retail sales per capita : $10,754
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 19.5
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $30,440
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $15,702
Percentage of people living in poverty : 30.4%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 528
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 307
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 115
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 131
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 336
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 146
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 270
2010 population per square mile : 1,482.9
2010 land area in square miles : 6.12

Schools in River Heights

College & universities near River Heights, UT

Code Name City ZIP
446677 Stevens-Henager College Logan (UT) 84321

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near River Heights, UT

Code Name Address Type
OGD Ogden, Utah 2393 Wall Avenue BUS
SLC Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub 340 South 600 West RAIL
SLB Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub 300 South 600 West BUS

Post offices near River Heights

Post Office Name City ZIP
Providen Post Office Providence (UT) 84332

Other cities in Cache County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cache County , UT. (more)

City Name Population Title
Logan 51,680 The most populous city in Cache County, Utah.
Smithfield 12,117 City in Cache County, Utah
North Logan 11,304 City in Cache County, Utah, United States
Hyrum 8,904 City in Cache County, Utah
Providence 8,051 City in Cache County, Utah, United States
Nibley 6,451 City in Cache County, Utah
Hyde Park 4,963 City in Cache County, Utah
Wellsville 4,069 City in Cache County, Utah
Richmond 2,899 City in Cache County, Utah
Millville 2,222 City in Cache County, Utah, United States
Lewiston 1,780 City in Cache County, Utah, United States
Mendon 1,382 City in Cache County, Utah, United States
Paradise 1,056 Town in Cache County, Utah, United States
Newton 810 Town in Cache County, Utah, United States
Clarkston 746 Town in Cache County, Utah, United States
Amalga 577 Town in Cache County, Utah, United States

Distance to Other Cities

River Heights distances to largest Utah cities