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Santaquin

Utah · 9,128 residents · 10.548 sq mi
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Santaquin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,836. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. Median home value is $195,900. At a median age of 23.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,128
+89%since 2000
from 4,834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
865 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.9
+4%since 2000
from 22.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9815K9K14K18K1990201020202024Santaquin
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,836
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,812
+30%since 2000
from $13,725 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $632 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+11%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(4,331)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(414)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.3%(979)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(7,824)
Black0.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino12%(1,098)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other2.8%(253)
Diversity Score33.1%(3,023)
Diversity Score
33
+63%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santaquin, Utah?

Santaquin, Utah has about 9,128 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santaquin, Utah?

The typical household in Santaquin, Utah earns about $59,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santaquin, Utah expensive?

In Santaquin, Utah, the median home is worth about $195,900, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Santaquin, Utah?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Santaquin, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santaquin, Utah?

About 5.9% of people in Santaquin, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santaquin, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Santaquin, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,742 residents, a change of about 283 percent over that period.

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

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