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Paragonah

Utah · 536 residents · 0.692 sq mi
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Paragonah has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $207,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
536
+14%since 2000
from 470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
775 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+19%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2744125506878251990201020202024Paragonah
2024647
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,776
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,778
+180%since 2000
from $11,352 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
14.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(497)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other4.3%(23)
Diversity Score19.9%(107)
Diversity Score
20
+372%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paragonah, Utah?

Paragonah, Utah has about 536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paragonah, Utah?

The typical household in Paragonah, Utah earns about $61,776 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 $207,900, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Paragonah, Utah?

About 13.3% 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 7.0% 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 216 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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