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Emery

Utah · 321 residents (2025 est.) · 1.227 sq mi
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Emery has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,400. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
491
+59%since 2000
from 308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
400 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
19.7
−54%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:321 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2533263994725451990201020202024Emery
2024491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,125
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,469 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,598
+49%since 2000
from $17,195 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.1%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+78%since 2010
from 0.280 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction24.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(362)
Black1.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.6%(121)
Diversity Score49.4%(243)
Diversity Score
49
+1904%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−13%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.9%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
39.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 76.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emery, Utah?

Emery, Utah has about 491 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emery, Utah?

The typical household in Emery, Utah earns about $73,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emery, Utah expensive?

In Emery, Utah, the median home is worth about $134,400.

How educated are people in Emery, Utah?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Emery, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emery, Utah?

About 37.1% of people in Emery, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emery, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Emery, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 214 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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