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West Mountain

Utah · 1,250 residents · 10.564 sq mi
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West Mountain is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,833. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $397,800. At a median age of 34.0, 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,250
+49%since 2000
from 838 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
118 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+59%since 2000
from 21.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7239071K1K1K2000201020202024West Mountain
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,833
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,617
+114%since 2000
from $12,451 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$397,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
9.7% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(51)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other5.4%(68)
Diversity Score22.8%(285)
Diversity Score
23
+236%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Mountain, Utah?

West Mountain, Utah has about 1,250 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Mountain, Utah earns about $85,833 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 $397,800.

How educated are people in West Mountain, Utah?

About 23.1% 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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