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West Mountain

Utah · 1,186 residents · 10.564 sq mi
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West Mountain is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,667. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value is $332,100. At a median age of 27.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,186
+42%since 2000
from 838 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
112 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.0
+26%since 2000
from 21.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7239071K1K1K2000201020202024West Mountain
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,667
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,894
+132%since 2000
from $12,451 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services13.1%
US avg: 7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+37%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(802)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,091)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(76)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2.1%(25)
Diversity Score20.8%(246)
Diversity Score
21
+206%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+126%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Mountain, Utah?

West Mountain, Utah has about 1,186 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Mountain, Utah earns about $58,667 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 $332,100.

How educated are people in West Mountain, Utah?

About 21.5% 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 0.0% of people in West Mountain, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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