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Tropic

Utah · 486 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 $45,625. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,600. Households here earn about 39% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
486
−4%since 2000
from 508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+26%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3444415386357321990201020202024Tropic
2024582
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,535
+91%since 2000
from $13,896 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
15.1% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+96%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(73)
Diversity Score
15
+154%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tropic, Utah?

Tropic, Utah has about 486 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tropic, Utah?

The typical household in Tropic, Utah earns about $45,625 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 $181,600, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Tropic, Utah?

About 31.6% 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 6.4% 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 110 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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