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Aneth

Utah · 427 residents · 11.028 sq mi
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Aneth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 171 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
427
−29%since 2000
from 598 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+65%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2233254285306322000201020202024Aneth
2024257
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,721
+21%since 2000
from $10,556 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,050
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
28.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(4)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.1%(423)
Diversity Score5.1%(22)
Diversity Score
5
−93%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
36.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2013
from 54.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aneth, Utah?

Aneth, Utah has about 427 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aneth, Utah?

The typical household in Aneth, Utah earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aneth, Utah expensive?

In Aneth, Utah, the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Aneth, Utah?

About 1.9% 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 34.6% of people in Aneth, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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