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White Mesa

Utah · 242 residents · 15.648 sq mi
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White Mesa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,750. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $39,700. At a median age of 24.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 65% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
242
−13%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
15 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.6
+5%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
261282293304322000201020202024White Mesa
2024124
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,907
+35%since 2000
from $8,053 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
8.5%
−67.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
33.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(242)
Diversity Score17.2%(42)
Diversity Score
17
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: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.4 min
−33%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% 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
18.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.1%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Mesa, Utah?

White Mesa, Utah has about 242 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Mesa, Utah?

The typical household in White Mesa, Utah earns about $19,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Mesa, Utah expensive?

In White Mesa, Utah, the median home is worth about $39,700.

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 37.7% of people in White Mesa, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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