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Piute County

Utah · 1,556 residents · 758.21 sq mi
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Piute County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,556
+8%since 2000
from 1,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+4%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Piute County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,708
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,140
+27%since 2000
from $12,697 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−42.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
36.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+58%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,339)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(64)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(168)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,419)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7%(109)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.6%(25)
Diversity Score21.1%(328)
Diversity Score
21
+80%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piute County, Utah?

Piute County, Utah has about 1,556 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piute County, Utah?

The typical household in Piute County, Utah earns about $37,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piute County, Utah expensive?

In Piute County, Utah, the median home is worth about $163,500, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Piute County, Utah?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Piute County, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piute County, Utah?

About 13.2% of people in Piute County, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piute County, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Piute County, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 279 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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