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Ballard

Utah · 1,131 residents · 13.952 sq mi
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Ballard has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,354. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,300. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,131
+100%since 2000
from 566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
81 / sq mi
+100%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.4
−3%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4248001K2K2K1990201020202024Ballard
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,354
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,006
+59%since 2000
from $12,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing12.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,100
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
16.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(534)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(859)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(94)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other4.9%(56)
Diversity Score35.3%(400)
Diversity Score
35
+766%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballard, Utah?

Ballard, Utah has about 1,131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballard, Utah?

The typical household in Ballard, Utah earns about $66,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ballard, Utah expensive?

In Ballard, Utah, the median home is worth about $170,300, and the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in Ballard, Utah?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ballard, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballard, Utah?

About 16.3% of people in Ballard, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ballard, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Ballard, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 465 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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

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