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Emery

Utah · 288 residents · 1.227 sq mi
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Emery has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,000. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
288
−6%since 2000
from 308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
235 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
−4%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2533263994725451990201020202024Emery
2024491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,984
+5%since 2000
from $17,195 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.280
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing11.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(9)
Asian1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(29)
Diversity Score
10
+312%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−22%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
35.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.4%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emery, Utah?

Emery, Utah has about 288 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emery, Utah?

The typical household in Emery, Utah earns about $52,000 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Emery, Utah?

About 9.4% 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 4.3% 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 11 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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