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Tropic

Utah · 530 residents · 7.906 sq mi
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Tropic is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,238. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $97,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
530
+4%since 2000
from 508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+12%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3444415386357321990201020202024Tropic
2024582
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,238
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,308
+82%since 2000
from $13,896 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−21%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(499)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(16)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.7%(19)
Diversity Score16.6%(88)
Diversity Score
17
+181%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
45.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tropic, Utah?

Tropic, Utah has about 530 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tropic, Utah?

The typical household in Tropic, Utah earns about $60,238 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 $97,100, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Tropic, Utah?

About 18.7% 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 7.6% of people in Tropic, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tropic, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Tropic, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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