Ephraim, UT

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    2024 Population
    5,949
    US Senator
    Mike Lee
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    John Curtis
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    22.1
    1.38% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.3%
    0.195% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,541
    7.14% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $423,700
    4.46% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,704
    1.12% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Ephraim, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    93% of the residents in Ephraim, UT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Ephraim, UT are Snow College (1,562 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Ephraim, UT was $423,700, and the homeownership rate was 49.5%.

    Most people in Ephraim, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Ephraim, UT was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesUtahSanpete County, UTSouthwest & South Central Utah (Outside Washington County)--Cedar City PUMA, UT

    Population & Diversity

    Ephraim, UT is home to a population of 5.95k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.86% of Ephraim, UT residents were born outside of the country (527 people).

    In 2024, there were 12.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.03k people) in Ephraim, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 401 Other (Hispanic) and 166 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93% of Ephraim, UT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ephraim, UT was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ephraim, UT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.03k ± 319
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      401 ± 244
    3. White (Hispanic)
      166 ± 143
    9.62%
    Hispanic Population
    572 people

    In 2024, there were 12.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.03k people) in Ephraim, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 401 Other (Hispanic) and 166 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.62% of the people in Ephraim, UT are hispanic (572 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ephraim, UT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      104,058 ± 7,797 people
    2. Venezuela
      13,264 ± 2,822 people
    3. Peru
      9,271 ± 2,361 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 104,058 Utah residents, followed by Venezuela with 13,264 and Peru with 9,271.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.86%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    527 people
    4.34%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    252 people

    As of 2024, 8.86% of Ephraim, UT residents (527 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ephraim, UT was 4.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      60 ± 47
    2. Vietnam
      40 ± 46
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      8 ± 10

    Ephraim, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Ephraim, UT.

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    Health

    92.5% of the population of Ephraim, UT has health coverage, with 56.3% on employee plans, 9.06% on Medicaid, 9.06% on Medicare, 17% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Utah see 1,785 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,785 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1441 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 248 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.5% under 18 years, 36.6% between 18 and 34 years, 22.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.46%
    Uninsured
    56.3%
    Employer Coverage
    9.06%
    Medicaid
    9.06%
    Medicare
    17%
    Non-Group
    1.1%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ephraim, UT declined by 25.5% from 10% to 7.46%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ephraim, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Ephraim, UT employs 2.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Ephraim, UT were Educational Services (829 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (287 people), and Manufacturing (259 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,556), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,899), and Wholesale Trade ($78,849).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 385
    1.12%
    1 Year growth
    ± 19.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ephraim, UT grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 2.67k employees to 2.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ephraim, UT, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (435 people), Management Occupations (320 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (231 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ephraim, UT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 385
    1.12%
    1 Year growth
    ± 19.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ephraim, UT grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 2.67k employees to 2.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ephraim, UT, are Educational Services (829 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (287 people), and Manufacturing (259 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ephraim, UT, though some of these residents may live in Ephraim, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,137
    Median earning men ± $19,286
    $23,733
    Median earning women ± $7,271

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($85,341), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,929), and Wholesale Trade ($78,736).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,208), Manufacturing ($36,901), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($36,607).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.7M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 7.69%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

    Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (59.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (37.8%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.14%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Utah

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    Mike Lee
    Senator from Utah3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    John Curtis
    Senator from Utah1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing Utah.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Ephraim, UT awarded 1,562 degrees. The student population of Ephraim, UT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,466 male students and 3,111 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Ephraim, UT are White (1,192 and 81.1%), Hispanic or Latino (161 and 11%), Two or More Races (65 and 4.42%), and Black or African American (19 and 1.29%).

    The largest universities in Ephraim, UT by number of degrees awarded are Snow College (1,562 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Ephraim, UT are General Studies (322 and 20.6%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (117 and 7.49%), and Registered Nursing (96 and 6.15%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $3,930 for in-state students and $13,880 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 5,577 students enrolled in Ephraim, UT, 44.2% men and 55.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,127 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      238 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      96 degrees awarded
    3. General Business
      84 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Ephraim, UT was General Studies with 238 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Ephraim, UT according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Snow College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,562 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Snow College with 1,562 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 645 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ephraim, UT, which is 0.703 times less than the 917 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,192 degrees mean that there were 7.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 161 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,930) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($408) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Ephraim, UT was $423,700 in 2024, which is 1.27 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $405,600 to $423,700, a 4.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Ephraim, UT is 49.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Ephraim, UT have an average commute time of 15.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ephraim, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $423,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$23,518
    $868
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$176

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ephraim, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ephraim, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    49.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    72.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 49.5% of the housing units in Ephraim, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ephraim, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $66,541
    Median Household Income
    ± $10,459
    1.75k
    Number of Households
    ± 284

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.75k households in Ephraim, UT declined from $66,541 from the previous year's value of $71,661.

    The following chart displays the households in Ephraim, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Ephraim, UT is from Utah.
    0.472
    2024 Wage GINI in Utah
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Utah

    In 2024, the income inequality in Utah was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.723% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (65.8%)
    2. Carpooled (13.8%)
    3. Walked (11.3%)

    In 2024, 65.8% of workers in Ephraim, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who walked to work (11.3%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    15.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Ephraim, UT have a shorter commute time (15.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.16% of the workforce in Ephraim, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Ephraim, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Ephraim, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ephraim, UT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    17.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ephraim, UT (933 out of 5.39k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ephraim, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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