Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT

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2023 Population

147,522

1.17% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

John Curtis

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

35.4

1.14% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.8%

3.02% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$72,226

3.59% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$302,700

9.79% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

59,585

2.69% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT had a population of 148k people with a median age of 35.4 and a median household income of $72,226. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT grew from 145,817 to 147,522, a 1.17% increase and its median household income grew from $69,725 to $72,226, a 3.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.7%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.63%), White (Hispanic) (3.93%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.35%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.87%).

11.6% of the households in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, 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.

97.7% of the residents in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT are Uintah Basin Technical College (668 degrees awarded in 2022) and Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering (481456) (20 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT was $302,700, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT was 2 cars per household.

Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT borders Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ, Cache, Summit, Morgan & Rich Counties PUMA, UT, Coconino County PUMA, AZ, Northwest Colorado PUMA, CO, Southwest Colorado PUMA, CO, West Central Colorado PUMA, CO, Northwest New Mexico Navajo Nation PUMA, NM, Southwest & South Central Utah (Outside Washington County)--Cedar City PUMA, UT, Salt Lake County (Southeast)--Sandy (North), Cottonwood Heights & Midvale Cities PUMA, UT, Utah County (East)--Spanish Fork, Springville, Lehi (Northeast) & Highland Cities PUMA, UT, and Sweetwater, Fremont, Uinta, Sublette & Hot Springs Counties--Wind River Reservation PUMA, WY.

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Population & Diversity

Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT is home to a population of 148k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.14% of Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT residents were born outside of the country (6.11k people).

In 2023, there were 11.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.78k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 5.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT are Spanish (8,184 households), Navajo (4,719 households), and Portuguese (667 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,751

Women

49.3%

73,725

Men

50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 145,476 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

97.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 508
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
9.78k ± 379
White (Hispanic)
5.8k ± 606

10.2%

Hispanic Population

15.1k people

10.2% of the people in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT are hispanic (15.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,279 ± 1,390 people
Philippines
396 ± 488 people
Canada
295 ± 421 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT was Mexico, the natal country of 3,279 Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT residents, followed by Philippines with 396 and Canada with 295.

Foreign-Born Population

4.14%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.11k people

4.06%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.93k people

As of 2023, 4.14% of Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT residents (6.11k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT was 4.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,184 households (5.94%)
Navajo
4,719 households (3.43%)
Portuguese
667 households (0.484%)

11.6% of the households in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT was Spanish. 5.94% of the households in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,053 ± 302
Gulf War (2001-)
960 ± 204
Gulf War (1990s)
605 ± 128

Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT employs 59.6k people. The largest industries in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT are Elementary & secondary schools (4,984 people), Construction (4,973 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,282 people), and the highest paying industries are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing ($264,454), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($226,769), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($190,997).

Males in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT have an average income that is 1.72 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,274. The income inequality in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.487, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,279

Women

44.9%

32,221

Men

55.1%

The workforce of Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT in 2020 was 58,500 people, with 44.9% woman, and 55.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT.

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Occupations

59.6k

2022 Value

2.69%

1 Year growth

± 2.69%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT grew at a rate of 2.69%, from 58k employees to 59.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,306 people), Other managers (1,834 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,536 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.6k

2022 Value

2.69%

1 Year growth

± 2.69%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT grew at a rate of 2.69%, from 58k employees to 59.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,984 people), Construction (4,973 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,282 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT, though some of these residents may live in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,734

Median earning men ± $2,002

$26,865

Median earning women ± $1,254

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,893), Wholesale Trade ($74,167), and Information ($72,326).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,903), Information ($41,903), and Wholesale Trade ($41,364).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Y-Axis

2.3%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.15M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.3% 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 9.21%.

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

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT. Showing the available data for Utah.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (37.8%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

John Curtis

Senator from Utah

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT awarded 688 degrees. The student population of Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 857 male students and 400 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT are White (589 and 85.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (52 and 7.56%), American Indian or Alaska Native (32 and 4.65%), and Black or African American (6 and 0.872%).

The largest universities in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT by number of degrees awarded are Uintah Basin Technical College (668 and 97.1%) and Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering (481456) (20 and 2.91%).

The most popular majors in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (128 and 18.6%), Petroleum Technology (101 and 14.7%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (82 and 11.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,257 students enrolled in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT, 68.2% men and 31.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,008 records, of which 31.1% were women and 68.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
35 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
11 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
8 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Uintah Basin Technical College
668 degrees awarded
Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering (481456)
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Uintah Basin Technical College with 668 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 435 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT, which is 1.72 times more than the 253 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 589 degrees mean that there were 11.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 52 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.361% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32.5k), Some college (26.7k), and Primary Education (18.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT was $302,700 in 2023, which is 0.998 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $275,700 to $302,700, a 9.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT is 75%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT is $72,226. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT was Salt Lake County--South Jordan, Herriman, Bluffdale & Riverton cities PUMA, UT with a value of $122,459, followed by Utah County (East)--Spanish Fork, Springville, Lehi (Northeast) & Highland Cities PUMA, UT and Salt Lake County (South & East Central)--Draper (Northwest) & Sandy (South) Cities PUMA, UT, with respective values of $119,756 and $119,655.

Housing

Property

$302,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,889

$38,620

Median Property Taxes

±$1,225

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 Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75%

Homeownership

2023

70.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75% of the housing units in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT was Salt Lake County--South Jordan, Herriman, Bluffdale & Riverton cities PUMA, UT with a value of $122,459, followed by Utah County (East)--Spanish Fork, Springville, Lehi (Northeast) & Highland Cities PUMA, UT and Salt Lake County (South & East Central)--Draper (Northwest) & Sandy (South) Cities PUMA, UT, with respective values of $119,756 and $119,655.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,226

Median Household Income

± $2,085

51.5k

Number of Households

± 1,459

In 2023, the median household income of the 51.5k households in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT grew to $72,226 from the previous year's value of $69,725.

The following chart displays the households in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.487

2022 Wage GINI in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT

0.486

2021 Wage GINI in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT

In 2022, the income inequality in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT was 0.487 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.237% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.8%)
Carpooled (11.5%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)

In 2023, 73.8% of workers in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (10.3%).

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.

Commute Time

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.97% of the workforce in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT (17.2k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89% of the population of Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT has health coverage, with 49.2% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Utah see 1741 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.23% increase from the previous year (1737 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1463 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 270 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,741 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Utah

Primary care physicians in Utah see an average of 1,741 patients per year. This represents a 0.23% increase from the previous year (1,737 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Utah in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.8% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

49.2%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT declined by 3.34% from 11.3% to 11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.