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Parowan

Utah · 2,790 residents · 6.879 sq mi
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Parowan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,352. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,790
+9%since 2000
from 2,565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
406 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+10%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Parowan
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,352
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,426 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,303
+30%since 2000
from $14,859 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,200
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+38%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(81)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(206)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,615)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(133)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other6.8%(190)
Diversity Score25.8%(720)
Diversity Score
26
+221%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% 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
2.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parowan, Utah?

Parowan, Utah has about 2,790 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parowan, Utah?

The typical household in Parowan, Utah earns about $49,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parowan, Utah expensive?

In Parowan, Utah, the median home is worth about $213,200, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Parowan, Utah?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Parowan, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parowan, Utah?

About 10.7% of people in Parowan, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parowan, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Parowan, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 903 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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