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Fort Duchesne

Utah · 546 residents · 7.133 sq mi
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Fort Duchesne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,821. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $151,400. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 67% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 181%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
546
−12%since 2000
from 621 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
77 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.3
+32%since 2000
from 23.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2133875627369101990201020202024Fort Duchesne
2024271
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,821
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,142
+196%since 2000
from $6,466 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
54.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,400
+181%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+219%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(32)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(400)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.3%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other79.1%(432)
Diversity Score27.2%(149)
Diversity Score
27
−58%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
49.3%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+86%since 2000
from 7.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.1%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
73.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2013
from 64.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Duchesne, Utah?

Fort Duchesne, Utah has about 546 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Duchesne, Utah?

The typical household in Fort Duchesne, Utah earns about $24,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Duchesne, Utah expensive?

In Fort Duchesne, Utah, the median home is worth about $151,400.

How educated are people in Fort Duchesne, Utah?

About 0.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Duchesne, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Duchesne, Utah?

About 54.8% of people in Fort Duchesne, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Duchesne, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Duchesne, Utah has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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