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Emigration Canyon metro

Utah · 1,417 residents (2025 est.) · 18.222 sq mi
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Emigration Canyon metro is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $190,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,065,500. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% 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
1,433
−2%since 2023
from 1,465 in 2023
2010 – 2025
Population density
79 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 80 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+2%since 2023
from 51.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,417 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Emigration Canyon metro
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$190,833
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $184,722 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$100,815
Unchangedsince 2023
from $100,320 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−7%since 2023
from 0.451 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,065,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $959,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,944
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,286 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+8%since 2023
from 5.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(1,248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(89)
Asian5.7%(84)
Other3%(44)
Diversity Score33.3%(488)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(115)
Asian2.2%(32)
Other3.1%(44)
Diversity Score30.1%(432)
Diversity Score
30
−10%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 75.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+5%since 2023
from 22.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Female
50.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Foreign born
10.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah?

Emigration Canyon metro, Utah has about 1,433 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah?

The typical household in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah earns about $190,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emigration Canyon metro, Utah expensive?

In Emigration Canyon metro, Utah, the median home is worth about $1,065,500, and the typical rent is about $1,944 a month.

How educated are people in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah?

About 72.3% of adults age 25 and over in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah?

About 2.7% of people in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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

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