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Paragonah

Utah · 488 residents · 0.692 sq mi
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Paragonah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,900. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
488
+4%since 2000
from 470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
705 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+28%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2744125506878251990201020202024Paragonah
2024647
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,632
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,958 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,861
+49%since 2000
from $11,352 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+110%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(460)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(464)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other5%(24)
Diversity Score18.4%(90)
Diversity Score
18
+337%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paragonah, Utah?

Paragonah, Utah has about 488 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paragonah, Utah?

The typical household in Paragonah, Utah earns about $29,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paragonah, Utah expensive?

In Paragonah, Utah, the median home is worth about $175,900, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Paragonah, Utah?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Paragonah, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paragonah, Utah?

About 23.3% of people in Paragonah, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paragonah, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Paragonah, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 168 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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