Sanpete County, UT

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2021 Population

28,458

6.45% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.6

1.2% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.2%

10.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$60,186

7.82% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$221,200

6.96% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

11,779

6.51% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Sanpete County, UT had a population of 28.5k people with a median age of 33.6 and a median household income of $60,186. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sanpete County, UT declined from 30,421 to 28,458, a −6.45% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,820 to $60,186, a 7.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sanpete County, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.7%), Other (Hispanic) (7.77%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.77%), White (Hispanic) (1.34%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.935%).

None of the households in Sanpete County, 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.

96.3% of the residents in Sanpete County, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sanpete County, UT are Snow College (1,389 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Sanpete County, UT was $221,200, and the homeownership rate was 77.6%.

Most people in Sanpete County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Sanpete County, UT was 2 cars per household.

Sanpete County, UT borders Carbon County, UT, Emery County, UT, Juab County, UT, Millard County, UT, Sevier County, UT, and Utah County, UT.

United States Utah

Population & Diversity

Sanpete County, UT is home to a population of 28.5k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.69% of Sanpete County, UT residents were born outside of the country (1.62k people).

In 2021, there were 11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.4k people) in Sanpete County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.21k Other (Hispanic) and 504 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

96.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Sanpete County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sanpete County, UT was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sanpete County, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.4k ± 38
Other (Hispanic)
2.21k ± 159
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
504 ± 151

9.55%

Hispanic Population

2.72k people

9.55% of the people in Sanpete County, UT are hispanic (2.72k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
98,293 ± 7,579 people
India
9,174 ± 2,348 people
Venezuela
8,108 ± 2,208 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 98,293 Utah residents, followed by India with 9,174 and Venezuela with 8,108.

Foreign-Born Population

5.69%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.62k people

5.28%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.61k people

As of 2021, 5.69% of Sanpete County, UT residents (1.62k 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 Sanpete County, UT was 5.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
381 ± 78
Gulf War (2001-)
120 ± 49
Gulf War (1990s)
94 ± 39

Sanpete County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sanpete County, UT employs 11.8k people. The largest industries in Sanpete County, UT are Educational Services (1,934 people), Manufacturing (1,287 people), and Retail Trade (1,233 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($108,750), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($78,207), and Wholesale Trade ($67,674).

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.51 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,471. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11.8k

2021 Value

± 662

−6.51%

1 Year decline

± 8.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sanpete County, UT declined at a rate of −6.51%, from 12.6k employees to 11.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sanpete County, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,332 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,168 people), and Management Occupations (1,115 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sanpete County, 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

11.8k

2021 Value

± 662

−6.51%

1 Year decline

± 8.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sanpete County, UT declined at a rate of −6.51%, from 12.6k employees to 11.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sanpete County, UT, are Educational Services (1,934 people), Manufacturing (1,287 people), and Retail Trade (1,233 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sanpete County, UT, though some of these residents may live in Sanpete County, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,587

Median earning men ± $3,162

$20,426

Median earning women ± $2,684

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,464), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,000), and Wholesale Trade ($68,513).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($41,923), Public Administration ($40,600), and Construction ($37,404).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

153
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
127
Manufacturing
117
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$101k
Manufacturing
$36.2k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$20.3k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Sanpete County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 82.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (14.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.7%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (82.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (14.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.7%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Sanpete County, UT 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

In 2021, universities in Sanpete County, UT awarded 1,389 degrees. The student population of Sanpete County, UT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,831 male students and 3,275 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sanpete County, UT are White (1,221 and 90.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (74 and 5.46%), Two or More Races (15 and 1.11%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (11 and 0.812%).

The largest universities in Sanpete County, UT by number of degrees awarded are Snow College (1,389 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sanpete County, UT are General Studies (320 and 23%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (183 and 13.2%), and Registered Nursing (101 and 7.27%).

The median tuition cost in Sanpete County, UT for a public four year colleges is $3,616 for in-state students and $13,092 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 6,106 students enrolled in Sanpete County, UT, 46.4% men and 53.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,762 records, of which 56.9% were women and 43.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
101 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
80 degrees awarded
General Studies
273 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sanpete County, UT was Registered Nursing with 101 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Snow College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,389 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Snow College with 1,389 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 514 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sanpete County, UT, which is 0.587 times less than the 875 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 1,221 degrees mean that there were 16.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 74 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,616) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($384) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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 Sanpete County, UT was $221,200 in 2021, which is 0.903 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $206,800 to $221,200, a 6.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Sanpete County, UT is 77.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sanpete County, UT have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sanpete County, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sanpete County, UT is $60,186. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Sanpete County, UT was Census Tract 9723 with a value of $62,566, followed by Census Tract 9722 and Census Tract 9725, with respective values of $60,548 and $55,114.

In 2022, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sanpete County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.38%.

Housing

Property

$221,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,338

$6,681

Median Property Taxes

±$452

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

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

Rent vs Own

77.6%

Homeownership

2021

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.6% of the housing units in Sanpete County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9723
Census Tract 9722
Census Tract 9725

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sanpete County, UT was Census Tract 9723 with a value of $62,566, followed by Census Tract 9722 and Census Tract 9725, with respective values of $60,548 and $55,114.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Sanpete County, 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.

$60,186

Median Household Income

± $3,015

8.61k

Number of Households

± 522

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.61k households in Sanpete County, UT grew to $60,186 from the previous year's value of $55,820.

The following chart displays the households in Sanpete County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sanpete County, 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 (70.2%)
Carpooled (14%)
Worked At Home (9.45%)

In 2021, 70.2% of workers in Sanpete County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14%) and those who worked at home (9.45%).

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

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sanpete County, UT have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.4% of the workforce in Sanpete County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sanpete County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.38%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sanpete County, UT (3.41k out of 25.7k 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 Sanpete County, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.5% of the children was living in poverty in Sanpete County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 63.6 in Sanpete County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 63.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.7% of the population of Sanpete County, UT has health coverage, with 50.9% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 0.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sanpete County, UT see 2063 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.67% decrease from the previous year (2187 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2242 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 118 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,063 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sanpete County, UT

Primary care physicians in Sanpete County, UT see an average of 2,063 patients per year. This represents a 5.67% decrease from the previous year (2,187 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.4% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

50.9%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

0.57%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sanpete County, UT declined by 4.13% from 11.8% to 11.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 70.6 in Sanpete County, UT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sanpete County, UT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.4% in Sanpete County, UT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sanpete County, UT.

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