Parowan, UT

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2021 Population

2,974

4.19% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.7

14.2% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.5%

85.6% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$44,085

6.22% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$195,600

4.54% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Parowan, UT had a population of 2.97k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $44,085. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Parowan, UT declined from 3,104 to 2,974, a −4.19% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,505 to $44,085, a 6.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Parowan, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.27%), Other (Hispanic) (3.53%), White (Hispanic) (3.03%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.14%).

None of the households in Parowan, 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.

99% of the residents in Parowan, UT are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Parowan, UT was $195,600, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in Parowan, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Parowan, UT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Parowan, UT is home to a population of 2.97k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.86% of Parowan, UT residents were born outside of the country (85 people).

In 2021, there were 20.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.61k people) in Parowan, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 127 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 105 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Parowan, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Parowan, UT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Parowan, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Parowan, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.61k ± 222
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
127 ± 154
Other (Hispanic)
105 ± 128

6.56%

Hispanic Population

195 people

6.56% of the people in Parowan, UT are hispanic (195 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Parowan, UT as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.86%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

85 people

1.26%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

39 people

As of 2021, 2.86% of Parowan, UT residents (85 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 Parowan, UT was 1.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Parowan, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
76 ± 60
Gulf War (2001-)
19 ± 29
Gulf War (1990s)
17 ± 28

Parowan, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Parowan, UT employs 1.07k people. The largest industries in Parowan, UT are Retail Trade (182 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (147 people), and Public Administration (134 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($55,673), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($50,990), and Accommodation & Food Services ($50,260).

Employment

Occupations

1.07k

2021 Value

± 262

−9.64%

1 Year decline

± 37.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Parowan, UT declined at a rate of −9.64%, from 1.18k employees to 1.07k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Parowan, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (209 people), Sales & Related Occupations (176 people), and Management Occupations (129 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Parowan, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.07k

2021 Value

± 262

−9.64%

1 Year decline

± 37.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Parowan, UT declined at a rate of −9.64%, from 1.18k employees to 1.07k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Parowan, UT, are Retail Trade (182 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (147 people), and Public Administration (134 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Parowan, UT, though some of these residents may live in Parowan, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,788

Median earning men ± $1,890

$20,524

Median earning women ± $17,375

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($55,673), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($33,167), and Construction ($31,016).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,083), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($25,000), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($22,019).

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.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19.1B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($18B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($10.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$155B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $155B. This is expected to increase 105% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.7B
Nevada
$9.02B
Texas
$6.51B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.7B, followed by Nevada with $9.02B and Texas and $6.51B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.58%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

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.

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

Completions

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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.506% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.573% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (635k), High School or Equivalent (560k), and Bachelors Degree (475k).

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 Parowan, UT was $195,600 in 2021, which is 0.799 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $187,100 to $195,600, a 4.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Parowan, UT is 66.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Parowan, UT have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Parowan, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$195,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$14,146

$654

Median Property Taxes

±$177

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

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

Rent vs Own

66.5%

Homeownership

2021

76.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.5% of the housing units in Parowan, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 1101

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Parowan, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$44,085

Median Household Income

± $5,334

983

Number of Households

± 244

In 2021, the median household income of the 983 households in Parowan, UT grew to $44,085 from the previous year's value of $41,505.

The following chart displays the households in Parowan, 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 $40k - $45k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Parowan, UT is from Utah.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Utah

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2021, the income inequality in Utah was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.138% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (66.7%)
Worked At Home (21.1%)
Carpooled (10.1%)

In 2021, 66.7% of workers in Parowan, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.1%) and those who carpooled to work (10.1%).

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

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Parowan, UT have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Parowan, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Parowan, UT (397 out of 2.95k 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 Males 65 - 74, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 12 - 14.

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

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

91.7% of the population of Parowan, UT has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 0.984% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iron County, UT see 2611 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (2639 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2104 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 321 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,611 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iron County, UT

Primary care physicians in Iron County, UT see an average of 2,611 patients per year. This represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (2,639 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.6% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 32.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.32%

Uninsured

45%

Employer Coverage

15.8%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

0.984%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Parowan, UT declined by 17.6% from 10.1% to 8.32%.

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