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Loa

Utah · 516 residents · 0.95 sq mi
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Loa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% 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
516
−2%since 2000
from 525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
543 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+31%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4004795596387181990201020202024Loa
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,412
+24%since 2000
from $18,842 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+22%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(512)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(476)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(18)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.9%(20)
Diversity Score17.9%(92)
Diversity Score
18
+322%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.4%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loa, Utah?

Loa, Utah has about 516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loa, Utah?

The typical household in Loa, Utah earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loa, Utah expensive?

In Loa, Utah, the median home is worth about $174,400, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Loa, Utah?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Loa, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loa, Utah?

About 11.9% of people in Loa, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Loa, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Loa, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 90 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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