Cedar City PUMA, UT

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2020 Population

153,450

2.26% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

33.2

0.912% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

14.3%

4% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$55,367

2.69% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$211,100

9.55% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

61,332

2.89% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Cedar City PUMA, UT had a population of 153k people with a median age of 33.2 and a median household income of $55,367. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Cedar City PUMA, UT grew from 150,052 to 153,450, a 2.26% increase and its median household income grew from $53,919 to $55,367, a 2.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cedar City PUMA, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.3%), White (Hispanic) (3.78%), Other (Hispanic) (3.5%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.33%).

8.53% of the households in Cedar 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.

97.6% of the residents in Cedar City PUMA, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southwest & South Central Utah (Outside Washington County)--Cedar City PUMA, UT are Southern Utah University (3,083 degrees awarded in 2020), Snow College (1,434 degrees), and Southwest Technical College (295 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Cedar City PUMA, UT was $211,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.4%.

Most people in Cedar City PUMA, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Cedar City PUMA, UT was 2 cars per household.

Cedar City PUMA, UT borders Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ, Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ, Rural Nevada PUMA, NV, Tooele & Box Elder Counties PUMA, UT, Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT, Saratoga Springs, Payson & Lehi (Southwest) Cities PUMA, UT, Spanish Fork, Springville, Lehi (Northeast) & Highland Cities PUMA, UT, and St. George City PUMA, UT.

Population & Diversity

Cedar City PUMA, UT is home to a population of 153k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.04% of Cedar City PUMA, UT residents were born outside of the country (6.2k people).

In 2020, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (134k people) in Cedar City PUMA, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.81k White (Hispanic) and 5.37k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cedar City PUMA, UT are Spanish (9,072 households), Navajo (655 households), and German (404 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

74,828

Women

48.7%

78,699

Men

51.3%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 153,527 inhabitants, with 51.3% men, and 48.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

97.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.6% of Cedar City PUMA, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Cedar City PUMA, UT was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cedar City PUMA, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
134k ± 225
White (Hispanic)
5.81k ± 686
Other (Hispanic)
5.37k ± 682

8.34%

Hispanic Population

12.8k people

8.34% of the people in Cedar City PUMA, UT are hispanic (12.8k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,712 ± 1,267 people
England
271 ± 404 people
Guatemala
259 ± 395 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cedar City PUMA, UT was Mexico, the natal country of 2,712 Cedar City PUMA, UT residents, followed by England with 271 and Guatemala with 259.

Foreign-Born Population

4.04%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.2k people

4.02%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.03k people

As of 2020, 4.04% of Cedar City PUMA, UT residents (6.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cedar City PUMA, UT was 4.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,072 households (6.37%)
Navajo
655 households (0.46%)
German
404 households (0.284%)

8.53% of the households in Cedar City PUMA, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cedar City PUMA, UT was Spanish. 6.37% of the households in Cedar 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

Vietnam
2,979 ± 257
Gulf War (2001-)
1,244 ± 207
Gulf War (1990s)
800 ± 203

Cedar City PUMA, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cedar City PUMA, UT employs 61.3k people. The largest industries in Cedar City PUMA, UT are Elementary & secondary schools (4,872 people), Construction (4,821 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,711 people), and the highest paying industries are Support activities for mining ($102,027), Scientific research & development services ($96,756), and Other personal services ($90,931).

Males in Cedar City PUMA, UT have an average income that is 1.49 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,283. The income inequality in Cedar City PUMA, UT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,313

Women

44.5%

34,019

Men

55.5%

The workforce of Cedar City PUMA, UT in 2020 was 61,332 people, with 44.5% woman, and 55.5% men.

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

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Occupations

61.3k

2020 Value

2.89%

1 Year growth

± 2.89%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cedar City PUMA, UT grew at a rate of 2.89%, from 59.6k employees to 61.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cedar City PUMA, UT, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,122 people), Cashiers (1,500 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,500 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cedar City PUMA, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

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

61.3k

2020 Value

2.89%

1 Year growth

± 2.89%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cedar City PUMA, UT grew at a rate of 2.89%, from 59.6k employees to 61.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cedar City PUMA, UT, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,872 people), Construction (4,821 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,711 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cedar City PUMA, UT, though some of these residents may live in Cedar City PUMA, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,300

Median earning men ± $1,321

$19,356

Median earning women ± $1,131

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,269), Information ($50,909), and Public Administration ($50,389).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($33,470), Construction ($32,846), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($31,314).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Utah. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $19B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($13.9B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.98B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$156B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $156B. This is expected to increase 103% 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
$15.5B
Nevada
$8.94B
Texas
$7.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.5B, followed by Nevada with $8.94B and Texas and $7.13B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Utah

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Cedar City PUMA, UT awarded 4,855 degrees. The student population of Cedar City PUMA, UT in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 8,085 male students and 10,932 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cedar City PUMA, UT are White (4,000 and 84.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (304 and 6.45%), Unknown (123 and 2.61%), and Black or African American (79 and 1.68%).

The largest universities in Cedar City PUMA, UT by number of degrees awarded are Southern Utah University (3,083 and 63.5%), Snow College (1,434 and 29.5%), and Southwest Technical College (295 and 6.08%).

The most popular majors in Southwest & South Central Utah (Outside Washington County)--Cedar City PUMA, UT are General Studies (1,868 and 38.5%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (315 and 6.49%), and Accounting (166 and 3.42%).

The median tuition cost in Southwest & South Central Utah (Outside Washington County)--Cedar City PUMA, UT for a public four year colleges is $4,746 for in-state students and $16,276 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Cedar City PUMA, UT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 19,017 (42.5% men and 57.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 19,017 students enrolled in Cedar City PUMA, UT, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,563 records, of which 58.2% were women and 41.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
66 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
1,370 degree-majors awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
67 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Southwest & South Central Utah (Outside Washington County)--Cedar City PUMA, UT was Registered Nursing with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Southwest & South Central Utah (Outside Washington County)--Cedar City PUMA, UT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southern Utah University
3,083 degrees awarded
Snow College
1,434 degrees awarded
Southwest Technical College
295 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Utah University with 3,083 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,930 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cedar City PUMA, UT, which is 0.66 times less than the 2,925 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,000 degrees mean that there were 13.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 304 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 ($4,746) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($595) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,650) 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 2020, 0.244% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.306% 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 Cedar City PUMA, UT in 2020 were Some college (33.8k), High School or Equivalent (31.5k), and Primary Education (18.5k).

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 Cedar City PUMA, UT was $211,100 in 2020, which is 0.919 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $192,700 to $211,100, a 9.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Cedar City PUMA, UT is 73.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Cedar City PUMA, UT have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cedar City PUMA, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cedar City PUMA, UT is $55,367. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cedar City PUMA, UT was Draper (Northwest) & Sandy (South) Cities PUMA, UT with a value of $102,240, 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 $96,669 and $95,801.

Housing

Property

$211,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,418

$36,698

Median Property Taxes

±$1,116

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 Cedar 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 Cedar City PUMA, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.4%

Homeownership

2020

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 73.4% of the housing units in Cedar City PUMA, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cedar 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cedar City PUMA, UT was Draper (Northwest) & Sandy (South) Cities PUMA, UT with a value of $102,240, 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 $96,669 and $95,801.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cedar 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.

$55,367

Median Household Income

± $1,614

50k

Number of Households

± 1,441

In 2020, the median household income of the 50k households in Cedar City PUMA, UT grew to $55,367 from the previous year's value of $53,919.

The following chart displays the households in Cedar 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

0.455

2020 Wage GINI in Cedar City PUMA, UT

0.464

2019 Wage GINI in Cedar City PUMA, UT

In 2020, the income inequality in Cedar City PUMA, UT was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.01% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Cedar City PUMA, UT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cedar City PUMA, UT in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (74.7%)
Carpooled (12.3%)
Worked At Home (8.24%)

In 2020, 74.7% of workers in Cedar City PUMA, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who worked at home (8.24%).

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

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cedar City PUMA, UT have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.58% of the workforce in Cedar City PUMA, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cedar 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 Cedar 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 Cedar City PUMA, UT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cedar City PUMA, UT (21.3k out of 149k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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 Cedar 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

88.6% of the population of Cedar City PUMA, UT has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Utah was $5,982 in 2014. This is a 5.73% increase from the previous year ($5,658).

Primary care physicians in Utah see 1725 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.116% decrease from the previous year (1727 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1449 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 292 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Utah. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Utah, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

1,725 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Utah

Primary care physicians in Utah see an average of 1,725 patients per year. This represents a 0.116% decrease from the previous year (1,727 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.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Utah across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

46.9%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

15.9%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cedar City PUMA, UT declined by 4.03% from 11.8% to 11.4%.

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