Editing Herriman, Utah

{{short description|City in Utah, United States}}
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'''Herriman''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|h|ɛr|ɪ|m|ə|n}} {{respell|HERR|ih|mən}}) is a city in southwestern [[Salt Lake County, Utah]]. The population was 55,144 as of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="quickfacts"/> Although Herriman was a town in 2000,<ref name="GR2" /> it has since been classified as a third-class city by state law.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Utah Code 10-2-301 |url=https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title10/Chapter2/10-2-S301.html |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=le.utah.gov}}</ref> The city has experienced rapid growth since incorporation in 1999, as its population was just 1,523 at the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&_name=Herriman&_state=04000US49&_county=Herriman&_cityTown=Herriman&_zip=&_sse=on&_lang=en&pctxt=fph |title=U.S. Census Bureau - Herriman, UT |access-date=2009-08-06 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212053956/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&_name=Herriman&_state=04000US49&_county=Herriman&_cityTown=Herriman&_zip=&_sse=on&_lang=en&pctxt=fph |archive-date=2020-02-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It grew from being the 111th-largest incorporated place in Utah in 2000 to the 14th-largest in 2020.

==History==

=== Founding ===
Herriman was established in 1851 by [[Henry Harriman (Mormon)|Henry Harriman]], Thomas Jefferson Butterfield, John Jay Stocking, and Robert Cowan Petty.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.herriman.org/userfiles/media/Herriman%20Cemetary%20Origal%20Settlers.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-05-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100924121624/http://herriman.org/userfiles/media/Herriman%20Cemetary%20Origal%20Settlers.pdf |archive-date=2010-09-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref> A fort was established where the community garden is today. The only remnants of Fort Herriman are two black locust trees that stand near the entry to the old fort.

=== Incorporation ===
Herriman remained a small community until 1999, when concerned citizens went door to door asking people to sign a petition to be incorporated into a town. In 1998 Rose Creek Estates, developed by Watt Homes, started the first "subdivision" with the property under 1 acre. Later, Rosecrest, a land developer who acquired some rights in a large area around Herriman, started large-scale residential development.<ref>Anderton, Dave (2006) [https://web.archive.org/web/20120303133029/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/635174673/Buyers-are-finding-home-sweet-home-in-Rosecrest-area.html "Buyers are finding home sweet home in Rosecrest area"] ''Deseret News'' 13 January 2006</ref> Rosecrest is owned by parent company Sorenson Companies<ref>[http://www.sorensoncompanies.com "Sorenson Companies"]</ref> founded by the late [[James Sorenson|James LeVoy Sorenson]]. In 2007, Rosecrest won a lawsuit with partner land owners/developers that allowed about {{convert|4,000|acre|km2}} to be annexed out of neighboring city Bluffdale into Herriman to further expand the Rosecrest/Herriman housing projects.<ref name="Felix">Felix, Devin and Smeath, Doug (2007) [https://web.archive.org/web/20120303132958/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/695193841/Herriman-in-Bluffdale-out-in-land-fight.html "Herriman in, Bluffdale out in land fight"] ''Deseret News'' 21 July 2007</ref> The lawsuit stemmed from a struggle between Bluffdale city officials, strict city building requirements, and Rosecrest.<ref name="Felix" /> The addition of Rosecrest greatly increased Herriman's population and enabled the town to be turned into a city.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 23.1&nbsp;square miles (59.9&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), all land. The city frequently annexes new areas west and east of its borders. The newest annexation was in 2022 when the 933-acre Olympia housing development was annexed on the west side of the city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Olympia Annexation Approved {{!}} Blog |url=https://www.herriman.gov/blog/olympia-annexation-approved |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=www.herriman.gov}}</ref>

Herriman shares borders with [[Riverton, Utah|Riverton]] to the east, [[South Jordan, Utah|South Jordan]] to the north, and [[Bluffdale, Utah|Bluffdale]] to the southeast.

== Natural disasters ==

=== Flooding ===
In 2014, the cemetery on Pioneer Street flooded, leaving many graves washed up. The City restored most of the graves and adjusted drainage in to accommodate for future issues.

In 2018, a water line broke on 13400 S., causing flooding to businesses and houses. The main line broke due to a gardening tool hitting the water line.

=== Fires ===
Often, the City experiences fires. In 2018, a youth was playing with smoke bombs in dry grass, resulting in 160 acres burnt and three houses destroyed. The exposed mountains, dry brush, and open fields make Herriman highly susceptible to fires.

==== Machine Gun Fire ====
On September 19, 2010, the National Guard was performing an exercise at Camp Williams, south of Herriman, when a tracer bullet likely struck a rock, setting off a {{convert|3,500|acre|km2}} wildfire.<ref>Reavy, Pat [https://web.archive.org/web/20100922105454/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700066956/Herriman-fire-National-Guard-shot-in-the-face-of-Red-Flag.html "Herriman fire: National Guard 'shot in the face of Red Flag'"] ''Deseret News'' 21 September 2010</ref> [[Unified Fire Authority]] members mobilized and were able to arrest the progress of the fire, but not before three homes were destroyed and another damaged. Various small structures were also affected. Over 1,200 homes were evacuated in the face of the oncoming danger, with most of them able to return by Tuesday, September 21, 2010.

==Demographics==
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|2000= 1523
|2010= 21785
|2020= 55144
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According to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/herrimancityutah/PST045216|title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=December 17, 2018}}</ref> as of 2017, there were 39,224 people in Herriman. The racial makeup of the county was 83.3% non-Hispanic [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 2.2% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]], 0.8% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 1.6% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 4.4% from two or more races. 8.0% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.

As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, there were 21,785 people, 5,542 households, and 5,022 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 1075.0 people per square mile (64.5/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 6,022 housing units at an average density of 297.2 per square mile (19.4/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 93.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.5% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.3% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.2% of the population.

There were 5,542 households, out of which 44.1% had children under 18 living with them, 81.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.4% were non-families. 6.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years or older. The average household size was 3.93, and the average family size was 4.13.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 44.1% under 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 11.7% from 45 to 64, and 2.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $56,361, and the median income for a family was $57,404. Males had a median income of $44,135 versus $30,893 for females. The [[per capita income]] was $18,991. About 2.9% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.7% of those under age 18 and none aged 65 or over.

== Education ==
Herriman has two high schools, [[Herriman High School]], which opened in 2010, and [[Mountain Ridge High School (Utah)|Mountain Ridge High School]], which opened in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MRHS-Community Open House {{!}} Mountain Ridge High School|url=https://www.mountainridgesentinels.org/apps/events/2019/8/16/6922912/|access-date=2021-02-05|website=www.mountainridgesentinels.org}}</ref> Herriman also is home to Fort Herriman Middle School and Copper Mountain Middle School. Elementary schools include Herriman, Butterfield Canyon, Silvercrest, Blackridge, Bastian, and Ridge View, which also opened in the 2019–2020 school year. In addition to the 6 elementary schools serving grades K-6, Juniper Elementary School serves grades 4-6 and was built to relieve crowding at Ridge View. Juniper Elementary is also designed to be easily converted into office spaces or a secondary school.<ref>{{Cite web |title=10 ways Juniper Elementary is unique {{!}} Herriman, Utah News |url=https://www.herrimanjournal.com/2024/09/10/504812/10-ways-juniper-elementary-is-unique |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=www.herrimanjournal.com |language=en}}</ref> All the public schools in Herriman are run by the [[Jordan School District]].

Herriman also is home to five charter schools: Providence Hall High School, Providence Hall Junior High School, Providence Hall Elementary School, and Athlos Academy. Another, Advantage Arts Academy, was recently opened on 11800 S.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Advantage Arts Academy|url=https://advantagearts.org/blog_posts/24|access-date=2021-02-05|website=advantagearts.org}}</ref>

==Sports==

Herriman is home to the Zions Bank Real Academy, a soccer complex that serves as the training facility for [[Real Salt Lake]] of [[Major League Soccer]]. The complex includes [[Zions Bank Stadium]], a 5,000-seat stadium for [[MLS Next Pro]] affiliate [[Real Monarchs]] and the [[Utah Warriors (rugby union)|Utah Warriors]] of [[Major League Rugby]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Kamrani |first=Cristopher |date=May 24, 2017 |title=Dell Loy Hansen's vision taking shape in Herriman |url=http://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=5327744&itype=CMSID |work=[[The Salt Lake Tribune]] |access-date=February 14, 2018}}</ref>

== Public services ==
Herriman maintains most of its own services, including police, water, animal services,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Animal Services |url=http://www.herriman.gov/animal-services |access-date=2021-02-05 |website=www.herriman.gov}}</ref> and roads. Herriman contracts with Rocky Mountain Power, Wasatch Waste and recycling, Dominion Energy, South Valley Sewer, and Unified Fire Authority.

Herriman is home to the Herriman Historical Committee, Be Ready Herriman, the Herriman Arts Council, Herriman Trails Committee, the Herriman Youth Council, and Healthy Herriman.

== Notable people ==

* [[Francis Bernard (American football)|Francis Bernard]], American football player
* [[Jeff Dewsnup]], soccer player
* [[Blake Freeland]], American football player
* [[Henry Harriman (Mormon)|Henry Harriman]], LDS leader
* [[Andre James]], American football player
* [[Robert Kirby (humor columnist)|Robert Kirby]], humor columnist
* [[John Knotwell]], former member of the [[Utah House of Representatives]]
* [[Edwin Mulitalo]], NFL coach and former player
* [[Rhyan White]], swimmer
* [[Thomas Levi Whittle]], Canadian farmer and early LDS figure

==See also==
{{portal|Utah}}
* [[List of cities and towns in Utah]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Herriman, Utah}}
* {{official website|http://www.herriman.gov}}

{{Geographic Location
|Centre    = Herriman
|North     = [[South Jordan, Utah|South Jordan]]
|Northeast = 
|East      = [[Riverton, Utah|Riverton]]<br/>[[Bluffdale, Utah|Bluffdale]]
|Southeast = {{flagicon|US|army}} [[Camp Williams]]
|South     = [[Eagle Mountain, Utah|Eagle Mountain]] 
|Southwest = [[Ophir, Utah|Ophir]], [[Cedar Fort, Utah|Cedar Fort]]
|West      = [[Tooele, Utah|Tooele]]<br/>[[Stockton, Utah|Stockton]]
|Northwest = [[Copperton, Utah|Copperton]]
}}

{{Salt Lake County, Utah}}
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[[Category:Salt Lake City metropolitan area]]
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