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Duchesne

Utah · 1,588 residents · 2.786 sq mi
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Duchesne has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% 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 $161,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,588
+13%since 2000
from 1,408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
570 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+25%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Duchesne
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,125
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,426 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,017
+70%since 2000
from $12,337 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+19%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,337)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(39)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(116)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,438)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(85)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.9%(46)
Diversity Score20.3%(322)
Diversity Score
20
+146%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−4%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duchesne, Utah?

Duchesne, Utah has about 1,588 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duchesne, Utah?

The typical household in Duchesne, Utah earns about $59,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duchesne, Utah expensive?

In Duchesne, Utah, the median home is worth about $161,700, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Duchesne, Utah?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Duchesne, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duchesne, Utah?

About 13.6% of people in Duchesne, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duchesne, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Duchesne, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 280 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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