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Moab

Utah · 5,366 residents · 4.801 sq mi
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Moab has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,200. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,366
+12%since 2000
from 4,779 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,118 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Moab
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,620 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,999
+79%since 2000
from $16,228 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,200
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+67%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(4,128)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(308)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(837)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(3,856)
Black0.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(894)
Asian1%(52)
Other6.7%(359)
Diversity Score51.9%(2,785)
Diversity Score
52
+196%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.3 min
−22%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.1%
−49.0 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moab, Utah?

Moab, Utah has about 5,366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moab, Utah?

The typical household in Moab, Utah earns about $46,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moab, Utah expensive?

In Moab, Utah, the median home is worth about $235,200, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Moab, Utah?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in Moab, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moab, Utah?

About 23.0% of people in Moab, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moab, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Moab, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,395 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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