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Aneth

Utah · 257 residents · 11.028 sq mi
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Aneth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,917. Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 341 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $61,700. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 134%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
−57%since 2000
from 598 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.4
+133%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2233254285306322000201020202024Aneth
2024257
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,917
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,214
+148%since 2000
from $10,556 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−35%since 2010
from 0.598 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing16.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
30.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
+17%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(2)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.4%(427)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.1%(252)
Diversity Score4.8%(12)
Diversity Score
5
−93%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
−1%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.7%
+36.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2013
from 54.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.6%
+52.1 ptssince 2017
from 12.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 35.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aneth, Utah?

Aneth, Utah has about 257 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aneth, Utah?

The typical household in Aneth, Utah earns about $62,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aneth, Utah expensive?

In Aneth, Utah, the median home is worth about $61,700, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Aneth, Utah?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Aneth, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aneth, Utah?

About 17.9% of people in Aneth, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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