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CITY · 2020 ACS

Hurricane

Utah · 20,036 residents · 52.744 sq mi
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Hurricane has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,882. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,786 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $261,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,036
+143%since 2000
from 8,250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.7
+23%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202423K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(1,267)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(1,499)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(1,579)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.2%(1,438)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(1,104)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.1%(2,231)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(2,449)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.8%(1,956)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411%(2,208)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.7%(2,538)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847%(1,396)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(371)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,882
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,865 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,926
+94%since 2000
from $13,353 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,100
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $601 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+8%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hurricane on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(7,793)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(224)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(16,686)
Black0.4%(73)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(2,089)
Asian0.7%(143)
Other3.1%(612)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.1%(1,277)
Puerto Rican0.5%(97)
Cuban0.2%(37)
Guatemalan0.1%(18)
Asian origin
Burmese0.5%(83)
Filipino0.2%(30)
Korean0.1%(26)
Chinese0.1%(25)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.7%(130)
Chamorro0.2%(37)
Tongan0.1%(14)
Ancestry
English26.9%(4,880)
German13.7%(2,477)
American8%(1,446)
Irish7.1%(1,295)
Swedish5%(897)
Danish4.8%(863)
Scottish4.1%(737)
Dutch3.1%(567)
French2.8%(510)
Italian2.7%(483)
Welsh1.2%(212)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1%(187)
Swiss0.9%(158)
Polish0.8%(142)
British0.4%(79)
Syrian0.2%(45)
Turkish0.2%(42)
Armenian0.2%(38)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(37)
Czech0.2%(35)
Bulgarian0.2%(31)
Greek0.2%(29)
Portuguese0.1%(26)
Belgian0.1%(18)
Canadian0.1%(17)
Slovene0.1%(16)
Finnish0.1%(15)
Lithuanian0.1%(15)
Ukrainian0.1%(15)
Brazilian0.1%(14)
Austrian0.1%(11)
Hungarian0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.3%(2,288)
Married62.4%(6,116)
Widowed3.9%(387)
Divorced10.3%(1,010)
Women 15+
Never married20.1%(1,854)
Married63.3%(5,832)
Widowed5.4%(500)
Divorced11.1%(1,021)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hurricane, Utah?

Hurricane, Utah has about 20,036 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hurricane, Utah?

The typical household in Hurricane, Utah earns about $57,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hurricane, Utah expensive?

In Hurricane, Utah, the median home is worth about $261,100, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Hurricane, Utah?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hurricane, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hurricane, Utah?

About 9.2% of people in Hurricane, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hurricane, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Hurricane, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,121 residents, a change of about 412 percent over that period.

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

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