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White Mesa

Utah · 178 residents · 15.648 sq mi
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Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 99 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
−36%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
11 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+48%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
261282293304322000201020202024White Mesa
2024124
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,558
+180%since 2000
from $8,053 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
19.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other84.8%(151)
Diversity Score13.3%(24)
Diversity Score
13
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: 32.9%
High school or higher
61.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
78.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2013
from 43.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Mesa, Utah?

White Mesa, Utah has about 178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 34.1% 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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