Provo City PUMA, UT

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2021 Population

113,777

2.8% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

23.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

24.5%

4.88% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,691

7.04% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$329,100

10.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

61,748

2.48% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Provo City PUMA, UT had a population of 114k people with a median age of 23.7 and a median household income of $53,691. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Provo City PUMA, UT declined from 117,058 to 113,777, a −2.8% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,158 to $53,691, a 7.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Provo City PUMA, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.5%), White (Hispanic) (10.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.37%), Other (Hispanic) (3.7%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.67%).

25.4% of the households in Provo City PUMA, 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.

92.6% of the residents in Provo City PUMA, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Utah County (Central)--Provo City PUMA, UT are Brigham Young University (8,028 degrees awarded in 2021), Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (377 degrees), and Provo College (146 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Provo City PUMA, UT was $329,100, and the homeownership rate was 40.3%.

Most people in Provo City PUMA, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Provo City PUMA, UT was 2 cars per household.

Provo City PUMA, UT borders Saratoga Springs, Payson & Lehi (Southwest) Cities PUMA, UT, Orem, Pleasant Grove, American Fork & Lindon Cities PUMA, UT, and Spanish Fork, Springville, Lehi (Northeast) & Highland Cities PUMA, UT.

United States Utah

Population & Diversity

Provo City PUMA, UT is home to a population of 114k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.3% of Provo City PUMA, UT residents were born outside of the country (12.9k people).

In 2021, there were 6.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.5k people) in Provo City PUMA, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12k White (Hispanic) and 4.98k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Provo City PUMA, UT are Spanish (18,683 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,455 households), and Portuguese (1,425 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,617

Women

50.8%

55,855

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 113,472 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.6%

2021 Citizenship

92.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.6% of Provo City PUMA, UT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Provo City PUMA, UT was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Provo City PUMA, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.5k ± 1.63k
White (Hispanic)
12k ± 1.39k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.98k ± 733

17.8%

Hispanic Population

20.3k people

17.8% of the people in Provo City PUMA, UT are hispanic (20.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,465 ± 1,771 people
Brazil
741 ± 666 people
Canada
513 ± 555 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Provo City PUMA, UT was Mexico, the natal country of 5,465 Provo City PUMA, UT residents, followed by Brazil with 741 and Canada with 513.

Foreign-Born Population

11.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.9k people

11.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.1k people

As of 2021, 11.3% of Provo City PUMA, UT residents (12.9k 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 Provo City PUMA, UT was 11.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
18,683 households (17.5%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,455 households (1.36%)
Portuguese
1,425 households (1.33%)

25.4% of the households in Provo City PUMA, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Provo City PUMA, UT was Spanish. 17.5% of the households in Provo City PUMA, UT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
588 ± 168
Vietnam
528 ± 132
Gulf War (1990s)
214 ± 91

Provo City PUMA, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Provo City PUMA, UT employs 61.7k people. The largest industries in Provo City PUMA, UT are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (10,582 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,813 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,927 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of other health practitioners ($132,324), Waste management & remediation services ($91,287), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($89,166).

Males in Provo City PUMA, UT have an average income that is 1.58 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,371. The income inequality in Provo City PUMA, UT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.541, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,314

Women

47.9%

33,003

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Provo City PUMA, UT in 2020 was 63,317 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Provo City PUMA, UT.

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Occupations

61.7k

2021 Value

−2.48%

1 Year decline

± −2.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Provo City PUMA, UT declined at a rate of −2.48%, from 63.3k employees to 61.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Provo City PUMA, UT, are Postsecondary teachers (2,790 people), Customer service representatives (2,726 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,718 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Provo City PUMA, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61.7k

2021 Value

−2.48%

1 Year decline

± −2.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Provo City PUMA, UT declined at a rate of −2.48%, from 63.3k employees to 61.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Provo City PUMA, UT, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (10,582 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,813 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,927 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Provo City PUMA, UT, though some of these residents may live in Provo City PUMA, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$24,139

Median earning men ± $1,760

$14,386

Median earning women ± $724

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($42,226), Construction ($38,465), and Manufacturing ($34,231).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($39,073), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,912), and Manufacturing ($25,500).

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

Voting results are not available for Provo City PUMA, UT. Showing the available data for Utah.

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

In 2021, universities in Provo City PUMA, UT awarded 8,939 degrees. The student population of Provo City PUMA, UT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 17,627 male students and 19,738 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Provo City PUMA, UT are White (7,236 and 83.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (597 and 6.91%), Two or More Races (304 and 3.52%), and Asian (219 and 2.54%).

The largest universities in Provo City PUMA, UT by number of degrees awarded are Brigham Young University (8,028 and 89.8%), Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (377 and 4.22%), and Provo College (146 and 1.63%).

The most popular majors in Utah County (Central)--Provo City PUMA, UT are General Psychology (293 and 3.28%), Accounting (282 and 3.15%), and Registered Nursing (253 and 2.83%).

The median tuition cost in Utah County (Central)--Provo City PUMA, UT for private four year colleges is $6,120.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Provo City PUMA, UT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 78.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 37,365 (47.2% men and 52.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 37,365 students enrolled in Provo City PUMA, UT, 47.2% men and 52.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 29,911 records, of which 52.4% were women and 47.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Exercise Physiology
204 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
282 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
253 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Utah County (Central)--Provo City PUMA, UT was Exercise Physiology with 204 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Utah County (Central)--Provo City PUMA, UT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Brigham Young University
8,028 degrees awarded
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
377 degrees awarded
Provo College
146 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brigham Young University with 8,028 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,238 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Provo City PUMA, UT, which is 0.902 times less than the 4,701 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 7,236 degrees mean that there were 12.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 597 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

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,112) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($896) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.677% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.693% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Provo City PUMA, UT in 2021 were Some college (41.7k), Bachelors Degree (18.2k), and High School or Equivalent (11.9k).

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 Provo City PUMA, UT was $329,100 in 2021, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $298,200 to $329,100, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Provo City PUMA, UT is 40.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Provo City PUMA, UT have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Provo City PUMA, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Provo City PUMA, UT is $53,691. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Provo City PUMA, UT was Draper (Northwest) & Sandy (South) Cities PUMA, UT with a value of $106,773, followed by Spanish Fork, Springville, Lehi (Northeast) & Highland Cities PUMA, UT and West Jordan (West), Herriman & South Jordan (West) Cities PUMA, UT, with respective values of $102,391 and $101,389.

Housing

Property

$329,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,047

$13,280

Median Property Taxes

±$738

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

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

Rent vs Own

40.3%

Homeownership

2021

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 40.3% of the housing units in Provo City PUMA, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Provo City PUMA, UT was Draper (Northwest) & Sandy (South) Cities PUMA, UT with a value of $106,773, followed by Spanish Fork, Springville, Lehi (Northeast) & Highland Cities PUMA, UT and West Jordan (West), Herriman & South Jordan (West) Cities PUMA, UT, with respective values of $102,391 and $101,389.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Provo City PUMA, 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.

$53,691

Median Household Income

± $1,837

32.9k

Number of Households

± 1,176

In 2021, the median household income of the 32.9k households in Provo City PUMA, UT grew to $53,691 from the previous year's value of $50,158.

The following chart displays the households in Provo City PUMA, 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

0.541

2021 Wage GINI in Provo City PUMA, UT

0.532

2020 Wage GINI in Provo City PUMA, UT

In 2021, the income inequality in Provo City PUMA, UT was 0.541 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.64% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Provo City PUMA, UT was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Provo City PUMA, UT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Provo City PUMA, UT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (59.3%)
Walked (11.8%)
Carpooled (11.2%)

In 2021, 59.3% of workers in Provo City PUMA, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (11.2%).

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

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Provo City PUMA, UT have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Provo City PUMA, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Provo City PUMA, UT (25.2k out of 103k 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 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Provo City PUMA, 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.

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

89.3% of the population of Provo City PUMA, UT has health coverage, with 55.8% on employee plans, 9.23% on Medicaid, 4.44% on Medicare, 19.2% on non-group plans, and 0.688% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Utah see 1737 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.696% increase from the previous year (1725 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1455 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 276 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,737 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Utah

Primary care physicians in Utah see an average of 1,737 patients per year. This represents a 0.696% increase from the previous year (1,725 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 50.9% between 18 and 34 years, 19.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

55.8%

Employer Coverage

9.23%

Medicaid

4.44%

Medicare

19.2%

Non-Group

0.688%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Provo City PUMA, UT grew by 1.6% from 10.5% to 10.7%.

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