Cedar City PUMA, UT

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2021 Population
154,243
0.517% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mike Lee
Republican Party
US Senator
Mitt Romney
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
33.3
0.301% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
13.4%
6.38% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$60,356
9.01% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$230,300
9.1% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
62,812
2.41% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Cedar City PUMA, UT had a population of 154k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $60,356. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cedar City PUMA, UT grew from 153,450 to 154,243, a 0.517% increase and its median household income grew from $55,367 to $60,356, a 9.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cedar City PUMA, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.8%), Other (Hispanic) (3.46%), White (Hispanic) (3.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.45%).

8.53% of the households in Cedar City 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.

97.5% of the residents in Cedar City PUMA, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southwest & South Central Utah (Outside Washington County)--Cedar City PUMA, UT are Southern Utah University (2,812 degrees awarded in 2021), Snow College (1,389 degrees), and Southwest Technical College (396 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cedar City PUMA, UT was $230,300, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

Most people in Cedar City PUMA, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Cedar City PUMA, UT was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Cedar City PUMA, UT is home to a population of 154k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.13% of Cedar City PUMA, UT residents were born outside of the country (6.37k people).

In 2021, there were 25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (134k people) in Cedar City PUMA, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.34k Other (Hispanic) and 5.19k 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 Cedar City PUMA, UT are Spanish (9,182 households), Navajo (503 households), and German (402 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
75,239
Women
48.7%
79,165
Men
51.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 154,404 inhabitants, with 51.3% men, and 48.7% women.

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Citizenship

97.5%
2021 Citizenship
97.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Cedar City PUMA, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cedar City PUMA, UT was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cedar City PUMA, UT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    134k ± 281
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    5.34k ± 521
  3. White (Hispanic)
    5.19k ± 568
8.43%
Hispanic Population
13k people

In 2021, there were 25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (134k people) in Cedar City PUMA, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.34k Other (Hispanic) and 5.19k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.43% of the people in Cedar City PUMA, UT are hispanic (13k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,164 ± 1,367 people
  2. Colombia
    247 ± 386 people
  3. England
    239 ± 379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cedar City PUMA, UT was Mexico, the natal country of 3,164 Cedar City PUMA, UT residents, followed by Colombia with 247 and England with 239.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.13%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
6.37k people
4.04%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
6.2k people

As of 2021, 4.13% of Cedar City PUMA, UT residents (6.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cedar City PUMA, UT was 4.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    9,182 households (6.4%)
  2. Navajo
    503 households (0.351%)
  3. German
    402 households (0.28%)

8.53% of the households in Cedar City PUMA, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cedar City PUMA, UT was Spanish. 6.4% of the households in Cedar City PUMA, UT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,701 ± 298
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,309 ± 240
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    807 ± 186

Cedar City PUMA, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Cedar City PUMA, UT employs 62.8k people. The largest industries in Cedar City PUMA, UT are Construction (5,355 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,035 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,783 people), and the highest paying industries are Scientific research & development services ($96,537), Other personal services ($96,272), and Metal ore mining ($89,429).

Males in Cedar City PUMA, UT have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,023. The income inequality in Cedar City PUMA, UT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
27,313
Women
44.5%
34,019
Men
55.5%

The workforce of Cedar City PUMA, UT in 2020 was 61,332 people, with 44.5% woman, and 55.5% men.

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Occupations

62.8k
2021 Value
2.41%
1 Year growth
± 2.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cedar City PUMA, UT grew at a rate of 2.41%, from 61.3k employees to 62.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cedar City PUMA, UT, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,314 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,645 people), and Cashiers (1,481 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cedar City PUMA, UT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

62.8k
2021 Value
2.41%
1 Year growth
± 2.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cedar City PUMA, UT grew at a rate of 2.41%, from 61.3k employees to 62.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cedar City PUMA, UT, are Construction (5,355 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,035 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,783 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cedar City PUMA, UT, though some of these residents may live in Cedar City PUMA, 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

$42,308
Median earning men ± $1,056
$21,629
Median earning women ± $844

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,172), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,636), and Information ($54,864).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($35,781), Public Administration ($35,459), and Information ($31,591).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%).

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney 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.

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee
Senator from Utah3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Mitt Romney
Senator from Utah1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

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

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Cedar City PUMA, UT awarded 4,622 degrees. The student population of Cedar City PUMA, UT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,851 male students and 11,569 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cedar City PUMA, UT are White (3,755 and 84.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (293 and 6.62%), Unknown (122 and 2.76%), and Black or African American (73 and 1.65%).

The largest universities in Cedar City PUMA, UT by number of degrees awarded are Southern Utah University (2,812 and 60.8%), Snow College (1,389 and 30.1%), and Southwest Technical College (396 and 8.57%).

The most popular majors in Southwest & South Central Utah (Outside Washington County)--Cedar City PUMA, UT are General Studies (1,249 and 27%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (274 and 5.93%), and Registered Nursing (177 and 3.83%).

The median tuition cost in Southwest & South Central Utah (Outside Washington County)--Cedar City PUMA, UT for a public four year colleges is $4,811 for in-state students and $16,457 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Cedar City PUMA, UT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 20,420 (43.3% men and 56.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 20,420 students enrolled in Cedar City PUMA, UT, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,057 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 80 degree-majors awarded
  2. 999 degree-majors awarded
  3. 101 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Southwest & South Central Utah (Outside Washington County)--Cedar City PUMA, UT was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 80 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 2,812 degrees awarded
  2. 1,389 degrees awarded
  3. 396 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Utah University with 2,812 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,903 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cedar City PUMA, UT, which is 0.7 times less than the 2,719 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,755 degrees mean that there were 12.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 293 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,811) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($552) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.369% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.327% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Cedar City PUMA, UT in 2021 were Some college (32.8k), High School or Equivalent (31.7k), and Primary Education (18.3k).

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The median property value in Cedar City PUMA, UT was $230,300 in 2021, which is 0.94 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $211,100 to $230,300, a 9.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Cedar City PUMA, UT is 73.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cedar City PUMA, UT have an average commute time of 18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cedar City PUMA, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cedar City PUMA, UT is $60,356. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cedar City PUMA, UT was Draper (Northwest) & Sandy (South) Cities PUMA, UT with a value of $106,773, followed by Spanish Fork, Springville, Lehi (Northeast) & Highland Cities PUMA, UT and West Jordan (West), Herriman & South Jordan (West) Cities PUMA, UT, with respective values of $102,391 and $101,389.

Property

$230,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,175
$36,653
Median Property Taxes
±$1,118

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Rent vs Own

73.5%
Homeownership
2021
69.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 73.5% of the housing units in Cedar City PUMA, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cedar City PUMA, UT was Draper (Northwest) & Sandy (South) Cities PUMA, UT with a value of $106,773, followed by Spanish Fork, Springville, Lehi (Northeast) & Highland Cities PUMA, UT and West Jordan (West), Herriman & South Jordan (West) Cities PUMA, UT, with respective values of $102,391 and $101,389.

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Household Income

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$60,356
Median Household Income
± $2,034
49.9k
Number of Households
± 1,462

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.9k households in Cedar City PUMA, UT grew to $60,356 from the previous year's value of $55,367.

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Wage Distribution

0.451
2021 Wage GINI in Cedar City PUMA, UT
0.455
2020 Wage GINI in Cedar City PUMA, UT

In 2021, the income inequality in Cedar City PUMA, UT was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.857% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Cedar City PUMA, UT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cedar City PUMA, UT in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (74.3%)
  2. Carpooled (11.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.23%)

In 2021, 74.3% of workers in Cedar City PUMA, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who worked at home (9.23%).

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Commute Time

18 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cedar City PUMA, UT have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.63% of the workforce in Cedar City PUMA, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cedar City PUMA, UT (20k out of 150k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cedar City PUMA, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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89.1% of the population of Cedar City PUMA, UT has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.9% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 32.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.9%
Uninsured
47.8%
Employer Coverage
11.3%
Medicaid
12.1%
Medicare
16.5%
Non-Group
1.38%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cedar City PUMA, UT declined by 3.57% from 11.4% to 10.9%.

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