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Magna metro

Utah · 29,251 residents · 19.912 sq mi
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Magna metro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,765. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 12% 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 $229,200. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,251
+28%since 2000
from 22,770 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,469 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.4
+18%since 2000
from 25.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K20K24K28K31K1990201020202024Magna metro
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,765
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,845 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,548
+64%since 2000
from $14,355 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,109
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+27%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(18,348)
Black0.5%(106)
Hispanic / Latino15%(3,416)
Asian0.6%(135)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.1%(7,987)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(16,432)
Black1.4%(402)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(10,060)
Asian1.1%(334)
Other6.1%(1,774)
Diversity Score69.3%(20,278)
Diversity Score
69
+98%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magna metro, Utah?

Magna metro, Utah has about 29,251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magna metro, Utah?

The typical household in Magna metro, Utah earns about $68,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magna metro, Utah expensive?

In Magna metro, Utah, the median home is worth about $229,200, and the typical rent is about $1,109 a month.

How educated are people in Magna metro, Utah?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Magna metro, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magna metro, Utah?

About 10.9% of people in Magna metro, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magna metro, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Magna metro, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,422 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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