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Escalante

Utah · 797 residents · 3.3 sq mi
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Escalante has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,525. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $133,200. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
797
−3%since 2000
from 818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
242 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.9
+24%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5816517227928631990201020202024Escalante
2024604
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,525
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,101
+123%since 2000
from $13,501 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction24.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food11.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing6.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$137
−77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+8%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(753)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(33)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(99)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(745)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(28)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score11%(88)
Diversity Score
11
−9%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% 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%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.9%
+14.4 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
7.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
39.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Escalante, Utah?

Escalante, Utah has about 797 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Escalante, Utah?

The typical household in Escalante, Utah earns about $41,525 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Escalante, Utah expensive?

In Escalante, Utah, the median home is worth about $133,200, and the typical rent is about $137 a month.

How educated are people in Escalante, Utah?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Escalante, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Escalante, Utah?

About 7.5% of people in Escalante, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Escalante, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Escalante, Utah has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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