Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Tropic, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

582

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.9%570

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%10

High School Diploma

33.3%125

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%34

Some College (1+ yr)

29.3%110

Associate's Degree

2.7%10

Bachelor's Degree

11.2%42

Master's Degree

4.5%17

HS or Higher

92.8%

BA or Higher

15.7%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$256,400

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.5%177

Renter-Occupied

16.5%35

Total Units

294

Homeownership

83.5%

Vacancy Rate

27.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%1

$100K–$150K

19.2%34

$150K–$200K

10.7%19

$200K–$300K

36.7%65

$300K–$500K

19.2%34

$500K–$1M

13.6%24

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

11.9%35

2000–2009

7.5%22

1990–1999

12.6%37

1980–1989

21.4%63

1970–1979

17%50

1960–1969

9.5%28

1950–1959

2%6

1940–1949

5.1%15

1939 or earlier

12.9%38

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.2%134

Bottled/LP Gas

16.5%35

Wood

11.8%25

Other

5.7%12

Utility Gas

2.8%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,031

Mean Household Incomei

$90,048

Per Capita Incomei

$32,649

Poverty Ratei

3.3%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

278

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%4

$15K–$20K

1.9%4

$20K–$25K

3.3%7

$25K–$30K

16%34

$30K–$35K

5.7%12

$40K–$45K

3.8%8

$50K–$60K

0.9%2

$60K–$75K

17.9%38

$75K–$100K

5.2%11

$100K–$125K

15.6%33

$125K–$150K

7.1%15

$150K–$200K

19.8%42

$200K+

0.9%2

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

266

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

266

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

13(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.9%Insured

13.1%Uninsured