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Jensen

Utah · 412 residents · 3.23 sq mi
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Jensen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,018. Population has grown 25% since 2011. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $160,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
412
+25%vs 2011
vs 330 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
128 / sq mi
+25%vs 2011
vs 102 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
−28%vs 2011
vs 46.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
80177274370467201020202024Jensen
2024258
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,018
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,615 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,041
−12%vs 2011
vs $38,673 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+15.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.603
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.664 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing40.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $126,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−14.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.5% in 2011
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+19%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(29)
Diversity Score20%(66)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(372)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.5%(97)
Diversity Score49.5%(204)
Diversity Score
49
+147%vs 2011
vs 20 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
−11%vs 2011
vs 29.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.1%
+13.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+14.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
Female
46.9%
−14.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.5%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jensen, Utah?

Jensen, Utah has about 412 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jensen, Utah?

The typical household in Jensen, Utah earns about $39,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jensen, Utah expensive?

In Jensen, Utah, the median home is worth about $160,200.

How educated are people in Jensen, Utah?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jensen, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jensen, Utah?

About 2.4% of people in Jensen, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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