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Joseph

Utah · 288 residents · 0.869 sq mi
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Joseph has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,732. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
288
+7%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
331 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+12%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1862883904915931990201020202024Joseph
2024559
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,732
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,828
+99%since 2000
from $12,456 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information36.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+6%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(246)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(18)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(49)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(8)
Diversity Score11.2%(32)
Diversity Score
11
−39%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
−17%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
37.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joseph, Utah?

Joseph, Utah has about 288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Joseph, Utah?

The typical household in Joseph, Utah earns about $54,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Joseph, Utah expensive?

In Joseph, Utah, the median home is worth about $167,000, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Joseph, Utah?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Joseph, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Joseph, Utah?

About 18.6% of people in Joseph, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Joseph, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Joseph, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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