Cedar City, UT

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    2024 Population
    38,524
    2024 Median Age
    26.8
    1.13% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.9%
    8.89% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $63,589
    0.314% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $377,000
    8.33% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    18,790
    3.55% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Cedar City, 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.

    96.8% of the residents in Cedar City, UT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Cedar City, UT are Southern Utah University (4,911 degrees awarded in 2024), Southwest Technical College (538 degrees), and Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City (47 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Cedar City, UT was $377,000, and the homeownership rate was 56.7%.

    Most people in Cedar City, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Cedar City, UT was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Cedar City, UT is home to a population of 38.5k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.8% of Cedar City, UT residents were born outside of the country (2.24k people).

    In 2024, there were 15.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.9k people) in Cedar City, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.92k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.89k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.8% of Cedar City, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cedar City, UT was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cedar City, UT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      29.9k ± 523
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.92k ± 465
    3. White (Hispanic)
      1.89k ± 544
    14.3%
    Hispanic Population
    5.52k people

    In 2024, there were 15.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.9k people) in Cedar City, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.92k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.89k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    14.3% of the people in Cedar City, UT are hispanic (5.52k people).

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.8%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.24k people
    5.03%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.87k people

    As of 2024, 5.8% of Cedar City, UT residents (2.24k 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 Cedar City, UT was 5.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      561 ± 201
    2. Vietnam
      355 ± 121
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      115 ± 70

    Cedar City, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    90.1% of the population of Cedar City, UT has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 9.34% on Medicare, 19.3% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

    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 28.4% under 18 years, 33.4% between 18 and 34 years, 25.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% 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

    9.94%
    Uninsured
    46.8%
    Employer Coverage
    13.5%
    Medicaid
    9.34%
    Medicare
    19.3%
    Non-Group
    1.14%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cedar City, UT declined by 2.7% from 10.2% to 9.94%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cedar City, 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 Cedar City, UT employs 18.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cedar City, UT were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,891 people), Educational Services (2,753 people), and Retail Trade (2,223 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,977), Finance & Insurance ($56,603), and Utilities ($52,891).

    Employment

    Occupations

    18.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,104
    3.55%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cedar City, UT grew at a rate of 3.55%, from 18.1k employees to 18.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cedar City, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,107 people), Management Occupations (1,687 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,588 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cedar City, UT.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    18.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,104
    3.55%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cedar City, UT grew at a rate of 3.55%, from 18.1k employees to 18.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cedar City, UT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,891 people), Educational Services (2,753 people), and Retail Trade (2,223 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cedar City, UT, though some of these residents may live in Cedar City, 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

    $41,155
    Median earning men ± $3,303
    $23,426
    Median earning women ± $2,237

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,189), Public Administration ($61,064), and Construction ($50,172).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($42,681), Public Administration ($37,708), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($33,977).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Cedar City, UT awarded 5,496 degrees. The student population of Cedar City, UT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 7,177 male students and 9,182 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Cedar City, UT are White (4,323 and 81.4%), Hispanic or Latino (389 and 7.32%), Unknown (282 and 5.31%), and Black or African American (98 and 1.84%).

    The largest universities in Cedar City, UT by number of degrees awarded are Southern Utah University (4,911 and 89.4%), Southwest Technical College (538 and 9.79%), and Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City (47 and 0.855%).

    The most popular majors in Cedar City, UT are General Studies (2,448 and 44.5%), General Business Administration & Management (347 and 6.31%), and Accounting (198 and 3.6%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,186 for in-state students and $20,416 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Cedar City, UT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 16,359 (43.9% men and 56.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 16,359 students enrolled in Cedar City, UT, 43.9% men and 56.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,589 records, of which 57% were women and 43% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      1,730 degrees awarded
    2. Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew
      25 degrees awarded
    3. Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
      13 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cedar City, UT was General Studies with 1,730 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Southern Utah University
      4,911 degrees awarded
    2. Southwest Technical College
      538 degrees awarded
    3. Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City
      47 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Utah University with 4,911 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 2,384 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cedar City, UT, which is 0.766 times less than the 3,112 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 4,323 degrees mean that there were 11.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 389 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($6,186) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($776) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Cedar City, UT was $377,000 in 2024, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $348,000 to $377,000, a 8.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Cedar City, UT is 56.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Cedar City, UT have an average commute time of 13.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cedar City, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $377,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,144
    $7,077
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$577

    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 Cedar City, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    56.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 56.7% of the housing units in Cedar City, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.6%.

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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.
    $63,589
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,196
    12.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 877

    In 2024, the median household income of the 12.5k households in Cedar City, UT declined from $63,589 from the previous year's value of $63,789.

    The following chart displays the households in Cedar City, 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.4%)
    2. Carpooled (12.2%)
    3. Worked At Home (10.7%)

    In 2024, 72.4% of workers in Cedar City, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (10.7%).

    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

    13.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Cedar City, UT have a shorter commute time (13.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.917% of the workforce in Cedar City, 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, 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, UT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cedar City, UT (7.1k out of 37.7k 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 Females 25 - 34.

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

    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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