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Escalante

Utah · 786 residents · 3.3 sq mi
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Escalante has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,508. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
786
−4%since 2000
from 818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
238 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+30%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5816517227928631990201020202024Escalante
2024604
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,508
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,728
+165%since 2000
from $13,501 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+54%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(31)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other7.4%(58)
Diversity Score25.5%(200)
Diversity Score
25
+111%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.1 min
−32%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
32.6%
−44.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Escalante, Utah?

Escalante, Utah has about 786 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Escalante, Utah?

The typical household in Escalante, Utah earns about $39,508 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 $181,000, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Escalante, Utah?

About 24.7% 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 25.4% 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 52 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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