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Emery

Utah · 307 residents · 1.227 sq mi
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Emery has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
307
Unchangedsince 2000
from 308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+1%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2533263994725451990201020202024Emery
2024491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,943
+22%since 2000
from $17,195 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score10.8%(33)
Diversity Score
11
+337%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−18%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
36.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emery, Utah?

Emery, Utah has about 307 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emery, Utah?

The typical household in Emery, Utah earns about $61,250 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 $86,700.

How educated are people in Emery, Utah?

About 20.6% 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 13.7% 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 30 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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