Enterprise is a city in Washington County, Utah, United States. The population was 1,711 at the 2010 census. Enterprise is home to two schools, Enterprise Elementary School (K-6) and Enterprise High School (7-12).GeographyEnterprise is located on the south rim of the Great Basin, at an elevation of 5329ft.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km²), all of it land.Enterprise is the nearest community to Mountain Meadows.The November 17, 1902 Pine Valley earthquake, with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe), destroyed almost all chimneys in Pine Valley and Santa Clara. Some building damage occurred at St. George. This event was felt in Salt Lake City.ClimateAccording to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Enterprise has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.HistoryA post office called Enterprise has been in operation since 1899. The town was so named for the settlers' enterprising plan to find a water supply.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,285 people, 378 households, and 317 families residing in the town. The population density was 441.0 people per square mile (170.5/km²). There were 454 housing units at an average density of 155.8 per square mile (60.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.25% White, 2.49% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.78% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.
