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.

Parowan, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,165

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.1%2,978

Two or More

3%96

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%91

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%21

High School Diploma

18.7%370

Some College (<1 yr)

5%99

Some College (1+ yr)

26.9%533

Associate's Degree

17.7%351

Bachelor's Degree

17.8%353

Master's Degree

5.9%116

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

23.7%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$343,400

Median Renti

$1,013

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.1%801

Renter-Occupied

26.9%295

Total Units

1,356

Homeownership

73.1%

Vacancy Rate

19.2%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

13.9%111

$100K–$150K

1.4%11

$150K–$200K

2.5%20

$200K–$300K

20.3%163

$300K–$500K

46.4%372

$500K–$1M

13.5%108

$1M+

2%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

102

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

100

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%20

2010–2019

7.1%96

2000–2009

8.2%111

1990–1999

26.8%363

1980–1989

14.9%202

1970–1979

18.1%246

1960–1969

3.5%48

1950–1959

7.7%105

1940–1949

1.5%20

1939 or earlier

10.7%145

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.6%708

Electricity

19.4%213

Bottled/LP Gas

10.1%111

Wood

4.3%47

Fuel Oil

1.6%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,145

Mean Household Incomei

$70,412

Per Capita Incomei

$24,605

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

8.5%

Labor Forcei

1,325

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%73

$15K–$20K

5.1%56

$20K–$25K

2.4%26

$25K–$30K

6%66

$30K–$35K

11.7%128

$35K–$40K

4.7%51

$40K–$45K

7.4%81

$45K–$50K

2.5%27

$50K–$60K

13.3%146

$60K–$75K

11.6%127

$75K–$100K

5.3%58

$100K–$125K

10.6%116

$150K–$200K

7.7%84

$200K+

5.2%57

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

290.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,099

Avg. Commutei

27.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,186

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

137(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured