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Nephi

Utah · 7,488 residents (2025 est.) · 5.475 sq mi
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The short version

Nephi is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,108. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $416,000. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,885
+45%since 2000
from 4,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,258 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
+18%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,488 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Nephi
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,108
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,918 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,032
+166%since 2000
from $13,154 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−2%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$416,000
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,007
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $512 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+33%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,536)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(116)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(350)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(6,163)
Black1.3%(88)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(408)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(226)
Diversity Score24.2%(1,669)
Diversity Score
24
+228%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 76.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nephi, Utah?

Nephi, Utah has about 6,885 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nephi, Utah?

The typical household in Nephi, Utah earns about $106,108 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nephi, Utah expensive?

In Nephi, Utah, the median home is worth about $416,000, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.

How educated are people in Nephi, Utah?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Nephi, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nephi, Utah?

About 4.9% of people in Nephi, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nephi, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Nephi, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,370 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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