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Piute County

Utah · 1,438 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 $29,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,400. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,438
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+15%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Piute County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,125
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,148
+43%since 2000
from $12,697 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
6.3
+128%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(124)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score21.7%(311)
Diversity Score
22
+85%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piute County, Utah?

Piute County, Utah has about 1,438 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Piute County, Utah earns about $29,125 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 $182,400, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Piute County, Utah?

About 21.6% 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 19.1% 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 161 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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