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Montezuma Creek

Utah · 284 residents · 11.953 sq mi
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Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 223 residents. 16% 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 $32,400. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
284
−44%since 2000
from 507 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
24 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
+57%since 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1262303344385421990201020202024Montezuma Creek
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,631
+155%since 2000
from $6,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing14.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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
$32,400
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
21.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(2)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.9%(275)
Diversity Score5.3%(15)
Diversity Score
5
−91%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
−6%since 2000
from 34.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2011
from 40.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2013
from 58.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montezuma Creek, Utah?

Montezuma Creek, Utah has about 284 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Montezuma Creek, Utah expensive?

In Montezuma Creek, Utah, the median home is worth about $32,400.

How educated are people in Montezuma Creek, Utah?

About 16.4% 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 31.2% 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 123 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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

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