Iron County, UT

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2021 Population

55,839

5.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

29.5

0.683% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.3%

6.27% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,308

8.19% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$248,100

7.26% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

25,252

6.81% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Iron County, UT had a population of 55.8k people with a median age of 29.5 and a median household income of $56,308. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Iron County, UT grew from 53,148 to 55,839, a 5.06% increase and its median household income grew from $52,045 to $56,308, a 8.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Iron County, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.9%), White (Hispanic) (5.13%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.17%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.02%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.86%).

None of the households in Iron 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.

97.9% of the residents in Iron County, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Iron County, UT are Southern Utah University (2,812 degrees awarded in 2021), Southwest Technical College (396 degrees), and Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City (25 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Iron County, UT was $248,100, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

Most people in Iron County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Iron County, UT was 2 cars per household.

Iron County, UT borders Lincoln County, NV, Beaver County, UT, Garfield County, UT, Kane County, UT, and Washington County, UT.

United States Utah Cedar City, UT

Population & Diversity

Iron County, UT is home to a population of 55.8k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.01% of Iron County, UT residents were born outside of the country (2.24k people).

In 2021, there were 16.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.4k people) in Iron County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.87k White (Hispanic) and 1.21k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Iron County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Iron County, UT was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Iron County, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
47.4k ± 226
White (Hispanic)
2.87k ± 446
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.21k ± 383

9.29%

Hispanic Population

5.19k people

9.29% of the people in Iron County, UT are hispanic (5.19k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Iron 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

4.01%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.24k people

4.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.15k people

As of 2021, 4.01% of Iron County, UT residents (2.24k 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 Iron County, UT was 4.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
858 ± 171
Gulf War (2001-)
589 ± 185
Gulf War (1990s)
250 ± 131

Iron County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Iron County, UT employs 25.3k people. The largest industries in Iron County, UT are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,290 people), Retail Trade (2,992 people), and Educational Services (2,965 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($51,486), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,444), and Wholesale Trade ($45,435).

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

25.3k

2021 Value

± 1,356

6.81%

1 Year growth

± 7.14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Iron County, UT grew at a rate of 6.81%, from 23.6k employees to 25.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Iron County, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,422 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,577 people), and Management Occupations (2,281 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Iron 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

25.3k

2021 Value

± 1,356

6.81%

1 Year growth

± 7.14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Iron County, UT grew at a rate of 6.81%, from 23.6k employees to 25.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Iron County, UT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,290 people), Retail Trade (2,992 people), and Educational Services (2,965 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Iron County, UT, though some of these residents may live in Iron County, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,864

Median earning men ± $2,772

$18,711

Median earning women ± $1,937

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,250), Public Administration ($53,813), and Wholesale Trade ($47,473).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($36,296), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,519), and Manufacturing ($32,161).

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

628
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
331
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
325
Manufacturing

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

$254k
Manufacturing
$160k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$81.8k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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 Iron County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 75.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.65%).

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 (75.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.65%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iron County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 75.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.65%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iron 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 Iron County, UT awarded 3,233 degrees. The student population of Iron County, UT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,020 male students and 8,294 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Iron County, UT are White (2,534 and 82.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (219 and 7.13%), Unknown (111 and 3.62%), and Black or African American (64 and 2.08%).

The largest universities in Iron County, UT by number of degrees awarded are Southern Utah University (2,812 and 87%), Southwest Technical College (396 and 12.2%), and Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City (25 and 0.773%).

The most popular majors in Iron County, UT are General Studies (929 and 28.7%), General Business Administration & Management (147 and 4.55%), and General Education (146 and 4.52%).

The median tuition cost in Iron County, UT for a public four year colleges is $6,006 for in-state students and $19,822 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Iron County, 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 14,314 (42.1% men and 57.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 14,314 students enrolled in Iron County, UT, 42.1% men and 57.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,295 records, of which 58.1% were women and 41.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
98 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
88 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
86 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Iron County, UT was General Biological Sciences with 98 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southern Utah University
2,812 degrees awarded
Southwest Technical College
396 degrees awarded
Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City
25 degrees awarded

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

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,389 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Iron County, UT, which is 0.753 times less than the 1,844 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 2,534 degrees mean that there were 11.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 219 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,006) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($720) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) 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 Iron County, UT was $248,100 in 2021, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $231,300 to $248,100, a 7.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Iron County, UT is 66.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Iron County, UT have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Iron County, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Iron County, UT is $56,308. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Iron County, UT was Census Tract 1103 with a value of $75,989, followed by Census Tract 1107.02 and Census Tract 1104, with respective values of $60,000 and $46,538.

In 2022, 15.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Iron County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.06%.

Housing

Property

$248,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,640

$11,784

Median Property Taxes

±$742

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 Iron 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 Iron County, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.4%

Homeownership

2021

70.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.4% of the housing units in Iron County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Iron 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 1103
Census Tract 1107.02
Census Tract 1104

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Iron County, UT was Census Tract 1103 with a value of $75,989, followed by Census Tract 1107.02 and Census Tract 1104, with respective values of $60,000 and $46,538.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Iron 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.

$56,308

Median Household Income

± $3,573

17.7k

Number of Households

± 1,068

In 2021, the median household income of the 17.7k households in Iron County, UT grew to $56,308 from the previous year's value of $52,045.

The following chart displays the households in Iron 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 Iron 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 (76.4%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (9.15%)

In 2021, 76.4% of workers in Iron County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (9.15%).

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

16.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Iron County, UT have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Iron County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Iron County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.06%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Iron County, UT (8.48k out of 55.3k 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 Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Iron County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 14.5% of the children was living in poverty in Iron County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.1%.

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 278 in Iron County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 99.5 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

89.2% of the population of Iron County, UT has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 9.67% on Medicare, 19.3% on non-group plans, and 1.28% 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.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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 31% under 18 years, 25.7% between 18 and 34 years, 30.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

9.67%

Medicare

19.3%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Iron County, UT declined by 5.2% from 11.4% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Iron 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 55.2 in Iron County, UT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Iron 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 32.9% in Iron County, UT.

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

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