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Montezuma Creek

Utah · 239 residents · 11.953 sq mi
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Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 268 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $38,200. The poverty rate of 43.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
−53%since 2000
from 507 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+90%since 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1262303344385421990201020202024Montezuma Creek
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,444
+195%since 2000
from $6,920 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+5%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,200
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(282)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.3%(8)
Other96.7%(231)
Diversity Score8.1%(19)
Diversity Score
8
−85%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−33%since 2000
from 34.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 40.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−47.4 ptssince 2013
from 58.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
31.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2017
from 40.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 35.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montezuma Creek, Utah?

Montezuma Creek, Utah has about 239 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Montezuma Creek, Utah expensive?

In Montezuma Creek, Utah, the median home is worth about $38,200.

How educated are people in Montezuma Creek, Utah?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Montezuma Creek, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montezuma Creek, Utah?

About 43.2% of people in Montezuma Creek, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montezuma Creek, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Montezuma Creek, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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