Panguitch, UT

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    2024 Population
    1,701
    US Senator
    Mike Lee
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    John Curtis
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    35
    7.36% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    5.89%
    4.16% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $76,750
    1.95% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $331,700
    33.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    734
    3.8% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Panguitch, 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.

    98.9% of the residents in Panguitch, UT are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Panguitch, UT was $331,700, and the homeownership rate was 77.9%.

    Most people in Panguitch, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Panguitch, UT was 2 cars per household.

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

    Population & Diversity

    Panguitch, UT is home to a population of 1.7k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.12% of Panguitch, UT residents were born outside of the country (19 people).

    In 2024, there were 43.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.6k people) in Panguitch, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 24 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    99%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.9% of Panguitch, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Panguitch, UT was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Panguitch, UT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.6k ± 287
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      37 ± 34
    3. Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic)
      24 ± 21
    2%
    Hispanic Population
    34 people

    In 2024, there were 43.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.6k people) in Panguitch, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 24 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2% of the people in Panguitch, UT are hispanic (34 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.
    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

    1.12%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    19 people
    0.962%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    18 people

    As of 2024, 1.12% of Panguitch, UT residents (19 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 Panguitch, UT was 0.962%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Korea
      30 ± 41
    2. World War II
      1 ± 3

    Panguitch, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 30 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.4% of the population of Panguitch, UT has health coverage, with 66% on employee plans, 4.18% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 9% on non-group plans, and 0% 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, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.8% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.64%
    Uninsured
    66%
    Employer Coverage
    4.18%
    Medicaid
    15.1%
    Medicare
    9%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Panguitch, UT declined by 29.4% from 7.99% to 5.64%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Panguitch, 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 Panguitch, UT employs 734 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Panguitch, UT were Health Care & Social Assistance (248 people), Educational Services (117 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (68 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($78,571), Educational Services ($74,479), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    734
    2024 Value
    ± 177
    −3.8%
    1 Year decline
    ± 35.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Panguitch, UT declined at a rate of −3.8%, from 763 employees to 734 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Panguitch, UT, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (103 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (70 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (66 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Panguitch, UT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    734
    2024 Value
    ± 177
    −3.8%
    1 Year decline
    ± 35.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Panguitch, UT declined at a rate of −3.8%, from 763 employees to 734 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Panguitch, UT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (248 people), Educational Services (117 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (68 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Panguitch, UT, though some of these residents may live in Panguitch, 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

    $55,100
    Median earning men ± $28,565
    $40,756
    Median earning women ± $19,337

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($80,161), Construction ($78,571), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,375).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($49,821) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,705).

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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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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Panguitch, UT was $331,700 in 2024, which is 0.997 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $249,300 to $331,700, a 33.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Panguitch, UT is 77.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Panguitch, UT have an average commute time of 11.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Panguitch, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $331,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$53,483
    $456
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$122

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    77.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 77.9% of the housing units in Panguitch, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Panguitch, 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.
    $76,750
    Median Household Income
    ± $18,651
    585
    Number of Households
    ± 134

    In 2024, the median household income of the 585 households in Panguitch, UT grew to $76,750 from the previous year's value of $75,283.

    The following chart displays the households in Panguitch, 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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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Panguitch, 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 (83.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (7.72%)
    3. Carpooled (6.08%)

    In 2024, 83.1% of workers in Panguitch, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.72%) and those who carpooled to work (6.08%).

    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

    11.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Panguitch, UT have a shorter commute time (11.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Panguitch, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Panguitch, 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 Panguitch, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Panguitch, UT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    5.89% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Panguitch, UT (93 out of 1.58k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Panguitch, UT is White, followed by Pacific Islander 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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