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Wales

Utah · 338 residents · 0.396 sq mi
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Wales has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $214,300. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
338
+54%since 2000
from 219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
854 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.4
+27%since 2000
from 26.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1482132783434081990201020202024Wales
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,346
+146%since 2000
from $9,885 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,300
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wales on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(35)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other2.9%(10)
Diversity Score30.8%(104)
Diversity Score
31
+80%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−20%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
46.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wales, Utah?

Wales, Utah has about 338 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wales, Utah?

The typical household in Wales, Utah earns about $71,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wales, Utah expensive?

In Wales, Utah, the median home is worth about $214,300.

How educated are people in Wales, Utah?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wales, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wales, Utah?

About 9.9% of people in Wales, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wales, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Wales, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 168 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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