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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Tropic

Utah · 376 residents · 7.906 sq mi
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Tropic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,607. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 132 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $52,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

376
−26%vs 2000
vs 508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
48 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 32.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3444415386357321990201020202024Tropic
2024582
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,607
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,099
−49%vs 2000
vs $13,896 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.9%
+12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$52,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$290
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $485 in 2000
US average: $450
91.5%
+5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.6% in 2000
8.5% rent
2.4
+20%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(484)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(30)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−17.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.5%
−19.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Tropic, Utah?

Tropic, Utah has about 376 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Tropic, Utah?

The typical household in Tropic, Utah earns about $21,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tropic, Utah expensive?

In Tropic, Utah, the median home is worth about $52,800, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Tropic, Utah?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tropic, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tropic, Utah?

About 14.9% of people in Tropic, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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

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