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Parowan

Utah · 2,996 residents · 6.879 sq mi
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Parowan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,505. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 18% 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 $187,100. Households here earn about 44% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,996
+17%since 2000
from 2,565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
436 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+17%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Parowan
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,505
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,426 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,579
+38%since 2000
from $14,859 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,705)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(202)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other4.1%(123)
Diversity Score25.5%(764)
Diversity Score
26
+217%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parowan, Utah?

Parowan, Utah has about 2,996 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parowan, Utah?

The typical household in Parowan, Utah earns about $41,505 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 $187,100, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Parowan, Utah?

About 18.0% 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 7.3% 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 1,109 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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