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Duchesne, UT

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

1,753
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

30.3
years ∙ half population younger than 30.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
19.6%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

1.5%
foreign-born population
98.5%Native
1.5% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Duchesne is a city within Duchesne County, Utah, United States.
Location
City in Duchesne County, UT, US
Co-ordinates
DEC40.175296° N, 110.394146° W
DMS40° 10′ 31.07″ N, 110° 23′ 38.93″ W

Population Density & area

628.3/sq mi (242.8/km²)
Total Area
2.79 sq mi (7.22 km²)
Land Area
2.79 sq mi (7.22 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

54.8% male
Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%
males per 100 females
Duchesne 121.1
Duchesne County 101.7
Utah 102.7

Nativity

1.5%
foreign-born population
98.5%Native
1.5% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Duchesne 1.5%
Duchesne County 3.4%
Utah 8.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

30.3
years ∙ half population younger than 30.3, half older
Duchesne
30.3
Duchesne County
34.1
Utah
32

Dependency ratio

Low High
95.2
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Duchesne 95.2
Duchesne County 82.7
Utah 65.7

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 36.5% 32.2% 27.8%
Working age (18-64) 51.2% 54.8% 60.3%
Senior (65+) 12.3% 13% 11.9%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 95.2 82.7 65.7
Child dependency ratio 71.2 58.8 46.1
Old-age dependency ratio 24.1 23.8 19.7
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
89.4%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
5.9%
Other
3.8%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
19.6%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Duchesne 19.6%
Duchesne County 27.3%
Utah 41.4%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Duchesne population
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Hispanic or Latino 5.9% 7.5% 15.9%
Mexican 3.1% 4.5% 10.7%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.1% 0.4%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 2.9% 2.8% 4.6%
Not Hispanic or Latino 94.1% 92.5% 84.1%
One race 91% 89.5% 80.1%
White 89.4% 84.8% 74.7%
Black or African American 0.9% 0.1% 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 3.3% 0.6%
Asian 0% 0.5% 2.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.7% 0.5% 0.9%
Some Other Race 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.1% 3% 4%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

74.9% family
Family 74.9%
Non family 25.1%
% family households
Duchesne 74.9%
Duchesne County 77.8%
Utah 72.6%

Average household size

3
persons per household
Duchesne
3
Duchesne County
2.9
Utah
2.97

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Duchesne population
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Total households 546 6,878 1,124,822
Average houshold size 3 2.9 2.97
Family households 409 5,350 816,862
Average family size 3.53 3.32 3.47
Married couple family 359 4,383 663,045
Other families 50 967 153,817
Male householder 12 379 53,699
Female householder 38 588 100,118
Non-family households 137 1,528 307,960
One-person households 90 1,309 229,564
Male householder 21 739 110,826
Senior (65+) living alone 1 260 30,195
Female householder 69 570 118,738
Senior (65+) living alone 20 314 57,205
Other living arrangements 47 219 78,396

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

635
housing units
Duchesne 635
Duchesne County 9,028
Utah 1,223,468

Occupancy status

86% occupied
Occupied 86%
Vacant 14%
vacancy rate
Duchesne 14%
Duchesne County 23.8%
Utah 8.1%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

72%
Single family houses
Single family houses
72%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
4.6%
Mobile homes
22.7%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0.8%

Median Year Built

1979
Half of houses were built before 1979, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
9.4%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
20.6%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
53.4%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
16.5%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.2 6.1 6.4
1–3 rooms 2.7% 7.1% 11.7%
4–6 rooms 55.6% 51.7% 39.9%
7+ rooms 41.8% 41.2% 48.4%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1% 2%
1 bedroom 2.4% 4.4% 7.1%
2 bedrooms 20% 19.9% 18.5%
3 bedrooms 40.6% 39.2% 29%
4+ bedrooms 37% 35.7% 43.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1979 1987 1992
Total housing units 635 9,028 1,223,468
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

81.9% owners
Renter-occupied 18.1%
Owner-occupied 81.9%
homeownership rate
Duchesne 81.9%
Duchesne County 78.9%
Utah 70.2%

Average household size

2.9
Owner-occupied
3.41
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Duchesne 2.9
Duchesne County 2.95
Utah 3.15

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Total occupied units 546 6,878 1,124,822
Year moved in
2020 or later 31.9% 24.6% 28.6%
2010 to 2019 24.2% 36.6% 41.3%
2000 to 2009 17.8% 16.4% 15%
1999 or earlier 26.2% 22.4% 15%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 94.9% 96.2% 96.9%
1.01 to 1.50 4.9% 2.9% 2.3%
1.51 or more 0.2% 0.8% 0.9%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 0% 3.3% 4.1%
1 vehicle 21.2% 20.1% 24.1%
2 vehicles 37.2% 35.4% 38.9%
3 or more vehicles 41.6% 41.2% 33%
House heating fuel used
Gas 78.7% 68.4% 81.3%
Electricity 14.7% 21.4% 16.8%
Solar 0% 0% 0.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.1%
All other fuels 6.6% 9.7% 1.1%
No fuel used 0% 0.6% 0.3%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.5% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.6% 0.6%
No telephone service available 0% 0.7% 0.6%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$262,200
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Duchesne
$262,200
Duchesne County
$283,700
Utah
$489,400

Housing Cost Burden

23.7%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
23.7%
Owners without a mortgage
10.4%
Renters
32.9%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Property value
Median Value $262,200 $283,700 $489,400
Under $100,000 8.9% 8.9% 4.6%
$100,000 - $200,000 25.7% 18.7% 3%
$200,000 - $300,000 22.6% 26.4% 7.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 34.9% 29.7% 36.7%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 7.8% 14.7% 40.3%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1.7% 7.5%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 61.3% 56.4% 68.8%
Without a mortgage 38.7% 43.6% 31.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,320 $1,599 $2,009
Without a mortgage $415 $462 $564
Gross rent
Median rent $1,081 $1,009 $1,496

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

14%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Duchesne 14%
Duchesne County 18.5%
Utah 37.7%

Adults without a high school diploma

7.3%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Duchesne 7.3%
Duchesne County 8.3%
Utah 6.6%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

578
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
10%
K–12
77.3%
College / Undergraduate
11.6%
Graduate / Professional
1%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

39.1%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Duchesne
39.1%
Duchesne County
17%
Utah
40.8%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Total enrolled (age 3+) 578 5,863 1,027,767
Nursery / preschool 10% 8.7% 5.5%
K–12 77.3% 79.8% 67.8%
Kindergarten 5.4% 5.3% 4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 27.2% 26.5% 20%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 14.4% 23.9% 20.9%
High School: Grades 9–12 30.4% 24.2% 22.1%
College or graduate school 12.6% 11.4% 26.7%
College, undergraduate 11.6% 9% 22.4%
Graduate, professional school 1% 2.5% 4.3%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 39.1% 17% 40.8%
School type
Public school 83.7% 87.9% 84.8%
Private school 16.3% 12.1% 15.2%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

981
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
9th-12th, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
38.4%
Some college no degree
30.6%
Associates degree
9.7%
Bachelors degree
12.9%
Graduate or professional degree
1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
100% · 0%
9th-12th, no diploma
72.1% · 27.9%
HS graduate
49.6% · 50.4%
Some college no degree
53.3% · 46.7%
Associates degree
48.4% · 51.6%
Bachelors degree
49.6% · 50.4%
Graduate or professional degree
30% · 70%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Population (25+) 981 12,057 2,054,893
Less than 9th grade 0.4% 1.5% 2.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 6.9% 6.8% 3.9%
High school diploma or GED 38.4% 39.8% 22.3%
Some college, no degree 30.6% 23.7% 23.5%
Associate's degree 9.7% 9.7% 9.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 14% 18.5% 37.7%
Bachelor's degree 12.9% 12.6% 24.7%
Graduate or professional 1% 5.8% 13%
High School or higher 92.7% 91.7% 93.4%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$39,338
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$37,371
Some college or associates
$38,500
Bachelors degree
$53,281
Graduate or professional degree
$76,667

Poverty Rate

18.2%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
0%
HS graduate
13.5%
Some college or associates
11.3%
Bachelors degree or higher
18.2%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $39,338 $50,157 $54,148
Less than high school graduate $— $42,908 $38,971
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $37,371 $47,331 $43,090
Some college or associate's degree $38,500 $48,871 $48,162
Bachelor's degree $53,281 $60,143 $65,293
Graduate or professional degree $76,667 $80,000 $94,608
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 0% 16.6% 14.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13.5% 13.2% 10%
Some college or associate's degree 11.3% 8.1% 6.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher 18.2% 6.2% 3.9%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

1,223
residents 16 years and over
Duchesne 1,223
Duchesne County 14,462
Utah 2,563,725

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
57.5%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Duchesne 57.5%
Duchesne County 58.3%
Utah 66.9%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

36.4
years ∙ half are younger than 36.4, half older
Duchesne
36.4
Duchesne County
39.1
Utah
36.4
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

50.6% male
Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Duchesne 49.4
Duchesne County 42.6
Utah 44.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Duchesne
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Total labor force 737 8,832 1,784,991
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 11.9% 6.5% 6.9%
20 to 24 years 11.9% 10.7% 13.4%
25 to 29 years 6% 9.3% 12.5%
30 to 34 years 11.1% 9.1% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 23.2% 25.3% 21.8%
45 to 54 years 15.6% 19% 17.4%
55 to 59 years 6% 6.2% 6.8%
60 to 64 years 9.1% 7.8% 5.4%
65 to 74 years 4.6% 5.1% 4%
75 years and over 0.5% 1.1% 0.7%
Gender composition
Male 50.6% 57.4% 55.5%
Female 49.4% 42.6% 44.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

60.3%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Duchesne
60.3%
Duchesne County
61.1%
Utah
69.6%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

56.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
64.5%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Duchesne 64.5%
Duchesne County 52.7%
Utah 62.5%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Duchesne
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 66.2% 44.8% 55.5%
20 to 24 years 80.7% 83.1% 83.2%
25 to 29 years 46.3% 74.1% 85.1%
30 to 34 years 65.1% 65.7% 81.9%
35 to 44 years 69.5% 76.6% 83.5%
45 to 54 years 89.1% 79.1% 83.4%
55 to 59 years 64.7% 61.7% 78.6%
60 to 64 years 66.3% 58.8% 62.7%
65 to 74 years 29.6% 27% 28.8%
75 years and over 4% 10.4% 7.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 56.6% 69.2% 76.6%
Female 64.5% 52.7% 62.5%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 61.4% 60.6% 68.5%
Black or African American 0% 27.6% 75%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 58.9% 68.1%
Asian —% 76.2% 72.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 58.6% 70.2%
Some Other Race 0% 70.3% 75.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 68.1% 67.6% 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 46.8% 74.2% 75.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

4.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Duchesne
4.1%
Duchesne County
4.3%
Utah
3.6%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

6.2%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
1.9%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Duchesne 6.2%
Duchesne County 4.9%
Utah 3.5%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Duchesne
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
By age group
16 to 19 years 8% 7.7% 9.6%
20 to 24 years 0% 3.9% 5.6%
25 to 29 years 0% 4.6% 3.6%
30 to 34 years 8.5% 4.1% 3%
35 to 44 years 2.3% 1.7% 2.6%
45 to 54 years 6.1% 3.9% 2.5%
55 to 59 years 0% 7.5% 2.4%
60 to 64 years 0% 1.9% 1.9%
65 to 74 years 14.7% 16.3% 2.4%
75 years and over 0% 0% 2.3%
By gender
Male 6.2% 4.9% 3.5%
Female 1.9% 3.5% 3.7%
By race, ethnicity
White 3.9% 3.5% 3.2%
Black or African American —% 0% 6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 26.6% 8%
Asian —% 0% 4.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 5.9%
Some Other Race —% 2.7% 4.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 9.4% 6.2% 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 4.1% 4.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

703
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Duchesne 703
Duchesne County 8,437
Utah 1,714,800
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

67%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Duchesne 67%
Duchesne County 65%
Utah 67%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Duchesne, UT workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Educational services
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Educational services 17.1%
Retail trade 9.5%
Mining and logging 8.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Mining and logging employs the most men — 14.2% of 346 employed male workers
Female
Educational services employs the most women — 27.2% of 357 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Duchesne
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Total employed population 703 8,437 1,714,800
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 1.3% 3.2% 0.7%
Mining and logging 8.4% 12.4% 0.6%
Construction 4% 9.3% 8.1%
Manufacturing 6% 5.5% 10.2%
Wholesale trade 4.4% 2% 2.1%
Retail trade 9.5% 11.1% 11.4%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 7.8% 8.2% 4.6%
Utilities 2.4% 1.9% 0.7%
Information 3.3% 1.7% 1.7%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.4% 2.8% 5.2%
Real estate and leasing 0.7% 1.4% 1.9%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 4.8% 2.8% 8.9%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2.6% 3% 4.1%
Education and health services
Educational services 17.1% 11.1% 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 3.8% 8.4% 11.8%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 2.7% 1% 2.1%
Accommodation and food services 6% 4.6% 6.1%
Other services 7.1% 4.2% 4.4%
Government 6.7% 5% 4.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

61.5% Private
Government 28.6%
Private Employment 61.5%
Self Employed 10%
Private employment (%)
Duchesne 61.5%
Duchesne County 67.2%
Utah 75.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

10%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 4%
Unincorporated business 6%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Duchesne
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Private wage & salary 61.5% 67.2% 75.3%
For-profit company employees 58.9% 62.1% 68.2%
Not-for-profit employees 2.6% 5.1% 7.1%
Self-employed 10% 13.4% 9.6%
Incorporated business 4% 6.3% 4.5%
Unincorporated business 6% 7.1% 5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 28.6% 19.4% 15.1%
Local government 22.6% 12.8% 7%
State government 2.1% 4.7% 5.1%
Federal government 3.8% 1.9% 3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

10.4% WFH
Work from home 10.4%
Commute to work 89.6%
Working from home (%)
Duchesne 10.4%
Duchesne County 7.3%
Utah 17.6%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

17.8 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Duchesne 17.8
Duchesne County 21.1
Utah 22.1
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Duchesne
Employed residents 16+.
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Total employed population 703 8,437 1,714,800
Worked from home 10.4% 7.3% 17.6%
Drove Alone 79.1% 77.1% 67.4%
Carpooled 4.9% 10.9% 9.8%
Public transportation 0% 0% 1.6%
Walked 4.9% 3% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.7% 1.7% 1.6%
Commuting population 627 7,698 1,392,457
Mean travel time (minutes) 17.8 21.1 22.1
Less than 5 minutes 30.3% 9.8% 3.8%
5 to 14 minutes 29% 41.5% 28.9%
15 to 29 minutes 14.5% 22% 40.1%
30 to 44 minutes 17.2% 15.1% 16.9%
45 to 59 minutes 5.4% 5.2% 5.6%
60 to 89 minutes 0.6% 2.8% 3.2%
90 minutes or more 2.9% 3.5% 1.5%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$52,188
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Duchesne $52,188
Duchesne County $62,287
Utah $62,381
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

65 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Duchesne 65¢
Duchesne County 65¢
Utah 73¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Duchesne, UT workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$122,969
Workers in Professional and technical services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Professional and technical services $122,969
Manufacturing $101,071
Health care and social assistance $63,750
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $100,833, compared to $62,500 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Government earn the highest median earnings — $49,375, compared to $40,625 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Duchesne
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Median Earnings $52,188 $62,287 $62,381
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $68,000 $48,786
Mining and logging $46,797 $76,121 $83,150
Construction $62,250 $60,607 $60,472
Manufacturing $101,071 $62,159 $61,473
Wholesale trade $62,422 $77,500 $66,643
Retail trade $48,125 $39,926 $48,392
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $45,729 $76,528 $60,946
Utilities $— $74,375 $91,875
Information $— $66,250 $78,061
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $58,158 $73,467
Real estate and leasing $— $55,250 $70,597
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $122,969 $118,750 $92,183
Corporate management $— $— $80,684
Administrative and waste services $— $38,382 $49,255
Education and health services
Educational services $36,188 $51,296 $64,170
Health care and social assistance $63,750 $54,265 $58,487
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $66,016 $51,441
Accommodation and food services $6,875 $29,625 $37,358
Other services $— $58,750 $56,018
Government $53,750 $71,136 $70,987
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$61,875
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $61,875
Local government $49,844
Federal government $46,042
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $64,722, compared to $62,500 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $47,813, compared to $40,625 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Duchesne
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $61,875 $63,793 $60,434
Not-for-profit employees $— $61,500 $69,810
Self-employed
Incorporated business $40,417 $97,391 $80,372
Unincorporated business $31,071 $53,509 $52,154
Government
Local government $49,844 $53,631 $64,024
State government $— $61,707 $66,158
Federal government $46,042 $51,875 $74,798
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Duchesne, UT workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$103,500
Workers in Computer and math occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Computer and math $103,500
Business and finance $94,500
Production $73,333
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Computer and math occupations earn the highest median earnings — $104,000 versus $62,500 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Education, training and library occupations earn the highest median earnings — $51,607 versus $40,625 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Duchesne
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Median earnings(Total) $52,188 $62,287 $62,381
Management and business
Management $48,036 $83,419 $90,570
Business and finance $94,500 $62,278 $78,328
Technology and science
Computer and math $103,500 $112,321 $99,930
Architecture and engineering $— $96,500 $95,153
Sciences $— $85,208 $73,772
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $56,579 $60,453
Legal $— $117,639 $114,154
Education, Training and Library $50,417 $53,250 $64,928
Arts, design and media $— $— $64,989
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $97,321 $93,538
Health technicians $— $40,833 $49,929
Healthcare support $— $42,054 $36,668
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $39,712 $58,694
Law enforcement $— $67,917 $73,594
Other services
Food preparation and serving $6,458 $27,386 $32,857
Building and grounds cleaning $— $44,569 $41,193
Personal care and service $— $36,607 $39,258
Sales and office
Sales $24,107 $41,563 $63,466
Office and Administrative Support $46,771 $50,305 $46,213
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $44,375 $38,071
Construction and extraction $47,188 $70,533 $54,209
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $18,750 $76,333 $61,413
Production and transportation
Production $73,333 $59,444 $48,600
Transportation $61,406 $67,054 $59,140
Material moving $— $58,990 $39,421
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$77,059
Median household income in Duchesne
Median household income (USD)
Duchesne
$77,059
Duchesne County
$78,445
Utah
$95,166
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Duchesne, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$25,738
Per capita income in Duchesne
Per capita income (USD)
Duchesne
$25,738
Duchesne County
$32,622
Utah
$40,873
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Duchesne, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$86,677
Average household income in Duchesne
Avg household income (USD)
Duchesne
$86,677
Duchesne County
$97,751
Utah
$121,376
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Duchesne, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$86,677
Mean household income
$77,059
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Duchesne $9,618
Duchesne County $19,306
Utah $26,210
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Duchesne
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Duchesne and peer geographies.
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Total households 546 6,878 1,124,822
Median household income $77,059 $78,445 $95,166
Mean household income $86,677 $97,751 $121,376
Mean-median gap $9,618 $19,306 $26,210
Family households 409 5,350 816,862
Median family income $80,089 $89,486 $109,675
Mean family income $93,816 $106,562 $136,485
Mean-median gap $13,727 $17,076 $26,810
Non-family households 137 1,528 307,960
Median non-family income $60,469 $44,006 $54,412
Mean non-family income $64,169 $61,910 $73,160
Mean-median gap $3,700 $17,904 $18,748
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $25,738 $32,622 $40,873
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

79.1%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Duchesne
79.1%
Duchesne County
79.8%
Utah
84.3%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
26.9% of households (147) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $27,627
SSI (disability)
1.5% of households (8) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
6% of households (33) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Duchesne
Share of households receiving each income type
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Total households 546 6,878 1,124,822
Wage-based income
With earnings 79% 80% 84%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 27% 29% 24%
Average social security income $27,627 $24,950 $26,142
Retirement income 15% 20% 21%
Average retirement income $25,638 $25,312 $33,767
SSI (Supplemental security) 2% 5% 3%
Average SSI income $— $13,585 $12,091
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 6% 11% 5%
Cash assistance 0% 1% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$80,089
Family households earn $80,089, compared to $60,469 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$77,059
Family households
$80,089
Nonfamily households
$60,469
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$82,054
Married-couple families earn $82,054, compared to $39,000 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$80,089
Married-couple families
$82,054
Other family types
$39,000
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Duchesne
Median household and family income by household size in Duchesne, compared with peer geographies.
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Total households 546 6,878 1,124,822
Household income by size
1-person $42,083 $41,206 $46,516
2-person $95,481 $81,125 $92,299
3-person $102,875 $83,393 $110,987
4-person $122,841 $98,640 $122,543
5-person $75,417 $95,671 $126,623
6-person $77,250 $103,750 $135,294
7-person or more $— $121,932 $148,809
Total families 409 5,350 816,862
Family income by size
2-person $66,875 $76,894 $91,553
3-person $65,833 $78,750 $110,252
4-person $122,841 $100,100 $122,407
5-person $54,063 $96,111 $126,033
6-person $77,250 $104,286 $134,523
7-person or more $— $121,534 $147,392
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

42.64%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.4%
of all household income
Top 20%
42.64%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.4% — meaning the top 20% hold 9.7 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$318,182
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
15.31%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
18.35%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $318,182 and hold 18.35% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 15.31%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
34.4%
$50K - $100K
31.9%
$100K - $150K
25.1%
$150K - $200K
3.5%
Over $200K
5.1%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

33.7%
of all households, 184 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Duchesne 33.7%
Duchesne County 38.6%
Utah 47.4%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Duchesne
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Duchesne, compared with peer geographies.
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Median household income $77,059 $78,445 $95,166
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 4.4% 3.5% 3.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 2.4% 2%
$15,000 to $24,999 6% 6.6% 4%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.4% 8% 5%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.2% 9.7% 8.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 13% 16.9% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.9% 14.3% 14.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 25.1% 21.7% 21.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 8.1% 11.9%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 8.8% 13.9%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 19.2% 20.5% 14.1%
Share below $75,000 47.4% 47.1% 38.4%
Share above $100,000 33.7% 38.6% 47.4%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.39
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Duchesne 0.39
Duchesne County 0.42
Utah 0.43
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$184,802
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Duchesne
$184,802
Duchesne County
$225,714
Utah
$285,142
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Duchesne
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $35,656 $34,309 $45,250
Lower 20% $61,063 $62,894 $77,876
Middle 20% $92,409 $97,641 $114,967
Upper 20% $122,464 $137,086 $170,149
Top 5% threshold $200,292 $236,926 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $19,060 $19,781 $25,250
Lower 20% $47,280 $48,876 $61,450
Middle 20% $75,937 $79,856 $95,516
Upper 20% $106,307 $114,526 $139,522
Top 20% $184,802 $225,714 $285,142
Top 5% $318,182 $379,129 $493,961
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.4% 4.05% 4.16%
Lower 20% 10.91% 10% 10.13%
Middle 20% 17.52% 16.34% 15.74%
Upper 20% 24.53% 23.43% 22.99%
Top 20% 42.64% 46.18% 46.98%
Top 5% 18.35% 19.39% 20.35%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Duchesne due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 546 White households (100% of all households), the median household income is $77,059.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Duchesne
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Duchesne County and Utah.
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
All Residents $77,059 $78,445 $95,166
White $77,059 $79,895 $98,033
Black or African American $— $— $65,684
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $66,397
Asian $— $126,250 $102,181
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $190,179 $81,352
Some Other Race $— $43,611 $75,650
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $95,714 $88,038
Hispanic or Latino $— $66,736 $79,997
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

14.5%
14.5% of residents, or 237 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Duchesne
14.5%
Duchesne County
11.8%
Utah
8.5%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

8%
8% of full-time, year-round workers, or 38 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Duchesne
8%
Duchesne County
2.8%
Utah
1.7%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

18%
18% of children under 18, or 115 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Duchesne
18%
Duchesne County
14.4%
Utah
8.8%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

11.6%
11.6% of adults aged 65 and older, or 25 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Duchesne
11.6%
Duchesne County
8.8%
Utah
7.5%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
Overall poverty rate 14.5% 11.8% 8.5%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 18% 14.4% 8.8%
Under 5 years 25.6% 15.2% 9.8%
5 to 17 years 16.1% 14.1% 8.4%
18 to 64 years 12.4% 11% 8.6%
18 to 34 years 16.9% 12.9% 11.9%
35 to 64 years 9.7% 10% 6.1%
65 years and over 11.6% 8.8% 7.5%
Poverty by sex
Male 15.8% 10.8% 7.8%
Female 13.1% 12.8% 9.2%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 8% 2.8% 1.7%
Worked part time or part year 9.8% 12.2% 12.8%
Did not work 16.5% 17.7% 15.2%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

12.1%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
12.1%
Family
13.2%
Nonfamily
8.8%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

13.2%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
13.2%
Married-couple
11.1%
Other families
28%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Duchesne
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 13.2% 9% 5.6%
Householder under 25 years 14.3% 6.6% 13.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 20.9% 12% 7.1%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 8% 3.7%
Householder 65 years and over 13.3% 5.1% 4%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 8.8% 18.3% 16.7%
Householder under 25 years 0% 17.8% 34.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 4.1% 10.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 10.4% 26.5% 16.4%
Householder 65 years and over 19% 18.3% 16.9%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Duchesne due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
13.1% of White residents, or 194 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Duchesne
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Duchesne and peer geographies.
Duchesne Duchesne County Utah
All Residents 14.5% 11.8% 8.5%
White 13.1% 10.9% 7.6%
Black or African American —% 42.9% 21.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 34.8% 18.2%
Asian —% 2.2% 10.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 9.3% 13%
Some Other Race 0% 26.7% 13.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 32.6% 9.1% 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3% 13% 11.9%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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