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White Mesa

Utah · 124 residents · 15.648 sq mi
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Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $335,700.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 614%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
124
−55%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
8 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+65%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
261282293304322000201020202024White Mesa
2024124
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,480
+291%since 2000
from $8,053 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+41.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
−45%since 2010
from 0.561 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,700
+614%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.7%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other89.5%(111)
Diversity Score23.5%(29)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
62.1%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2013
from 43.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
48.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2017
from 24.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2016
from 43.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Mesa, Utah?

White Mesa, Utah has about 124 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is White Mesa, Utah expensive?

In White Mesa, Utah, the median home is worth about $335,700.

How educated are people in White Mesa, Utah?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in White Mesa, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Mesa, Utah?

About 16.9% of people in White Mesa, 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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