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Santaquin

Utah · 13,725 residents · 10.548 sq mi
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Santaquin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,071. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,891 residents. 19% 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 $283,000. At a median age of 26.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,725
+184%since 2000
from 4,834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,301 / sq mi
+184%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.1
+14%since 2000
from 22.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9815K9K14K18K1990201020202024Santaquin
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,071
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,151
+61%since 2000
from $13,725 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $632 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
12.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(11,259)
Black0.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(1,905)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other2%(276)
Diversity Score35.4%(4,853)
Diversity Score
35
+74%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santaquin, Utah?

Santaquin, Utah has about 13,725 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santaquin, Utah?

The typical household in Santaquin, Utah earns about $76,071 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 $283,000, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Santaquin, Utah?

About 19.5% 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 5.8% 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 11,339 residents, a change of about 475 percent over that period.

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