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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Mountain

Utah · 838 residents · 10.564 sq mi
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West Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,563. Population has fallen 31% since 2009, a loss of 373 residents. Median home value is $233,900. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $233,900, the poverty rate sits 24% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

838
−31%vs 2009
vs 1,211 in 2009
2000 – 2024
79 / sq mi
−31%vs 2009
vs 115 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
21.4
−6%vs 2009
vs 22.8 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
7239071K1K1K2000201020202024West Mountain
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,563
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $70,972 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$12,451
−48%vs 2009
vs $24,036 in 2009
US average: $21,522
15.4%
+14.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$233,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $344,100 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$575
US average: $602
90.6%
+4.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 86.5% in 2009
9.4% rent
4.1
−15%vs 2009
vs 4.8 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,113)
Black6.3%(76)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score18.9%(229)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(802)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score6.8%(57)
7
−64%vs 2009
vs 19 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.5%
+5.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 24.1% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 98.4% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
13.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West Mountain, Utah?

West Mountain, Utah has about 838 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Mountain, Utah?

The typical household in West Mountain, Utah earns about $56,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Mountain, Utah expensive?

In West Mountain, Utah, the median home is worth about $233,900, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in West Mountain, Utah?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Mountain, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Mountain, Utah?

About 15.4% of people in West Mountain, 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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