Piute County, UT

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Piute County Overview

1,764
TOTAL POPULATION
940
MALE POPULATION
824
FEMALE POPULATION
114.08
MALES / 100 FEMALES
87.66
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.5
MEDIAN AGE
4.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$19,919
PER CAPITA INCOME
$44,125
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$33,359
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
50.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
49.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
636
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
43.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Piute County Area Codes

Race in Piute County

The most populous races in Piute County are White / Caucasian (1,681 | 95.3%), Hispanic or Latino (75 | 4.3%), and Two or more Races (51 | 2.9%).
Race in Piute County
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American30.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino754.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,68195.3%
Two or more Races512.9%
Some other Race291.6%
Total1,764100.0%

Ancestry in Piute County

The most populous ancestries reported in Piute County are English (579 | 32.8%), Danish (247 | 14.0%), American (179 | 10.2%), German (163 | 9.2%), and Irish (158 | 9.0%), together accounting for 75.2% of all Piute County residents.
Ancestry in Piute County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American17910.2%
Armenian20.1%
British50.3%
Central American201.1%
Czech80.4%
Danish24714.0%
Dutch70.4%
English57932.8%
European683.8%
French301.7%
German1639.2%
Irish1589.0%
Italian120.7%
Kenyan120.7%
Mexican291.6%
Norwegian301.7%
Polish1126.4%
Portuguese10.1%
Puerto Rican10.1%
Salvadoran201.1%
Scandinavian301.7%
Scotch-Irish341.9%
Scottish432.4%
South African50.3%
Spaniard241.4%
Spanish10.1%
Subsaharan African171.0%
Swedish553.1%
Swiss20.1%
Welsh70.4%
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Immigrants in Piute County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Piute County came from Central America (27 | 1.5%), Latin America (27 | 1.5%), El Salvador (16 | 0.9%), and Mexico (11 | 0.6%), together accounting for 4.6% of all Piute County residents.
Immigrants in Piute County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America271.5%
El Salvador160.9%
Latin America271.5%
Mexico110.6%
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Sex and Age in Piute County

Sex and Age in Piute County

The most populous age groups in Piute County are 60 to 64 Years (116 | 12.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (89 | 10.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Piute County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (2.7%)25 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Years36 (3.8%)50 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years58 (6.2%)73 (8.9%)
15 to 19 Years95 (10.1%)35 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years83 (8.8%)50 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years24 (2.5%)11 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Years16 (1.7%)8 (1.0%)
35 to 39 Years72 (7.7%)30 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Years50 (5.3%)61 (7.4%)
45 to 49 Years44 (4.7%)52 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years55 (5.9%)13 (1.6%)
55 to 59 Years26 (2.8%)89 (10.8%)
60 to 64 Years116 (12.3%)22 (2.7%)
65 to 69 Years56 (6.0%)88 (10.7%)
70 to 74 Years78 (8.3%)82 (10.0%)
75 to 79 Years18 (1.9%)61 (7.4%)
80 to 84 Years76 (8.1%)56 (6.8%)
85 Years and over12 (1.3%)18 (2.2%)
Total940 (100.0%)824 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Piute County

Median Family Size in Piute County

The median family size in Piute County is 4.26 persons per family, with single female/mother families (30 | 8.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 8 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (305 | 85.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Piute County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple305 (85.0%)3.80
Single Male/Father24 (6.7%)5.42
Single Female/Mother30 (8.4%)8.00
Total Families359 (100.0%)4.26

Median Household Size in Piute County

The median household size in Piute County is 3.07 persons per household, with single female/mother households (30 | 5.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 8 persons per household. non-family households (210 | 36.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.02 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Piute County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple305 (53.6%)3.80
Single Male/Father24 (4.2%)5.58
Single Female/Mother30 (5.3%)8.00
Non-family210 (36.9%)1.02
Total Households569 (100.0%)3.07

Household Size by Marriage Status in Piute County

Out of a total of 569 households in Piute County, 359 (63.1%) are family households, while 210 (36.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 197, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 208.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Piute County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-208 (36.6%)
2-Person Households197 (34.6%)2 (0.4%)
3-Person Households58 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households33 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households20 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households33 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households18 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total359 (63.1%)210 (36.9%)

Female Fertility in Piute County

Fertility by Age in Piute County

Average fertility rate in Piute County is 79.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 290.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Piute County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years20 (100.0%)290.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total20 (100.0%)79.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Piute County

40.0% of women with births (20) in Piute County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 60.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 60.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Piute County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)

Fertility by Education in Piute County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Piute County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma12 (60.0%)185.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree8 (40.0%)235.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total20 (100.0%)79.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Piute County

60.0% of women with births in Piute County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Piute County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)

Income in Piute County

Income Overview in Piute County

Per Capita Income in Piute County is $19,919, while median incomes of families and households are $44,125 and $33,359 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,764$19,919
Median Family Income359$44,125
Mean Family Income359$60,564
Median Household Income569$33,359
Mean Household Income569$49,356
Income Deficit359$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,76450.64%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,76449.36¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,7640.48

Earnings by Sex in Piute County

Average Earnings in Piute County are $28,446, $31,445 for men and $15,521 for women, a difference of 50.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Piute County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male369 (55.1%)$31,445
Female301 (44.9%)$15,521
Total670 (100.0%)$28,446

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Piute County

The most common earnings brackets in Piute County are $17,500 to $19,999 for men (53 | 14.4%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (54 | 17.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Piute County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less19 (5.1%)35 (11.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9991 (0.3%)17 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49921 (5.7%)25 (8.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9998 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4993 (0.8%)46 (15.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99916 (4.3%)25 (8.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)12 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99953 (14.4%)5 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (1.4%)25 (8.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9991 (0.3%)2 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99939 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99937 (10.0%)54 (17.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99934 (9.2%)9 (3.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99929 (7.9%)9 (3.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9996 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99922 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99915 (4.1%)22 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99916 (4.3%)9 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (5.1%)6 (2.0%)
$100,000+25 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total369 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Piute County

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Piute County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,250$0
High School Diploma$31,458$14,583
College or Associate's Degree$53,000$12,226
Bachelor's Degree$53,750$33,073
Graduate Degree$43,750$0
Total$37,417$0

Family Income in Piute County

Family Income Brackets in Piute County

According to the Piute County family income data, there are 65 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.1% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Piute County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000123.3%
$10,000 to $14,999185.0%
$15,000 to $24,9996518.1%
$25,000 to $34,9994612.8%
$35,000 to $49,9995715.9%
$50,000 to $74,9995114.2%
$75,000 to $99,9994011.1%
$100,000 to $149,9995615.6%
$150,000 to $199,999123.3%
$200,000+20.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Piute County

7+ person families (18 | 5.0%) account for the highest median family income in Piute County with $127,955 per family, while 4-person families (33 | 9.2%) have the highest median income of $28,188 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Piute County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families203 (56.6%)$41,058
3-Person Families52 (14.5%)$34,688
4-Person Families33 (9.2%)$112,750
5-Person Families20 (5.6%)$98,000
6-Person Families33 (9.2%)$40,982
7+ Person Families18 (5.0%)$127,955
Total359 (100.0%)$44,125

Family Income by Number of Earners in Piute County

The median family income in Piute County is $44,125, with families comprising 3+ earners (36) having the highest median family income of $129,773, while families with no earners (124) have the lowest median family income of $21,905, accounting for 10.0% and 34.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Piute County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners124 (34.5%)$21,905
1 Earner113 (31.5%)$46,607
2 Earners86 (24.0%)$48,750
3+ Earners36 (10.0%)$129,773
Total359 (100.0%)$44,125

Household Income in Piute County

Household Income Brackets in Piute County

With 104 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Piute County, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 4 households (0.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Piute County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000325.6%
$10,000 to $14,9999717.0%
$15,000 to $24,99910418.3%
$25,000 to $34,9996210.9%
$35,000 to $49,9998514.9%
$50,000 to $74,9996711.8%
$75,000 to $99,999437.6%
$100,000 to $149,999569.8%
$150,000 to $199,999193.3%
$200,000+40.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Piute County

The median household income in Piute County is $33,359, with the highest median household income of $68,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 127 households (22.3%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Piute County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years76 (13.4%)$41,964
45 to 64 Years127 (22.3%)$68,750
65+ Years366 (64.3%)$22,446
Total569 (100.0%)$33,359

Poverty in Piute County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Piute County

With 22.3% poverty level for males and 19.3% for females among the residents of Piute County, 5 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1 males (100.0%) and 34 females (37.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Piute County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (27.4%)19 (23.2%)
12 to 14 Years20 (66.7%)9 (25.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (17.6%)1 (5.9%)
18 to 24 Years14 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (5.3%)
35 to 44 Years28 (23.0%)34 (37.4%)
45 to 54 Years11 (11.1%)11 (16.9%)
55 to 64 Years60 (42.2%)11 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years24 (17.9%)40 (23.5%)
75 Years and over25 (23.6%)33 (24.4%)
Total206 (22.3%)159 (19.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Piute County

According to the poverty statistics in Piute County, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Piute County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years45 (72.6%)63 (76.8%)
12 to 14 Years10 (33.3%)27 (75.0%)
15 Years11 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years28 (82.4%)16 (94.1%)
18 to 24 Years102 (87.9%)65 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years40 (100.0%)18 (94.7%)
35 to 44 Years94 (77.0%)57 (62.6%)
45 to 54 Years88 (88.9%)54 (83.1%)
55 to 64 Years82 (57.8%)100 (90.1%)
65 to 74 Years110 (82.1%)130 (76.5%)
75 Years and over81 (76.4%)102 (75.6%)
Total716 (77.7%)665 (80.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Piute County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Piute County show that 14.4% or 44 of the total 305 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 42.9%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Piute County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children181 (88.7%)23 (11.3%)
1 or 2 Children49 (94.2%)3 (5.8%)
3 or 4 Children24 (57.1%)18 (42.9%)
5 or more Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total261 (85.6%)44 (14.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Piute County

According to the poverty data in Piute County, 8.3% or 2 single-father households and 23.3% or 7 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (8.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Piute County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (8.3%)7 (23.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Piute County

The poverty data for Piute County shows that 44 of the married-couple family households (14.4%) and 9 of the single-parent households (16.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (42.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Piute County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children23 (11.3%)2 (5.3%)
1 or 2 Children3 (5.8%)7 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children18 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (14.4%)9 (16.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Piute County

Employment by Class of Employer in Piute County

Among the 570 employed individuals in Piute County, private company employees (361 | 63.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (54 | 9.5%), and state government employees (52 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Piute County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees36163.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)295.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)549.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations162.8%
Local Government Employees518.9%
State Government Employees529.1%
Federal Government Employees20.4%
Unpaid Family Workers50.9%
Total570100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Piute County

According to the labor force statistics for Piute County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,478), 43.0% or 636 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.1% or 58 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 92.2% or 106 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.3% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Piute County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years42 (37.8%)4 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Years68 (51.1%)12 (17.6%)
25 to 29 Years32 (91.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years11 (45.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years169 (79.3%)41 (24.3%)
45 to 54 Years129 (78.7%)1 (0.8%)
55 to 59 Years106 (92.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years31 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years45 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total636 (43.0%)58 (9.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Piute County

According to labor force statistics for Piute County, 69.4% of individuals (478) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (689) are in the labor force, with 8.8% or 42 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.4% or 148 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 27.8% or 40 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Piute County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School44 (54.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma144 (57.6%)70 (27.8%)
College / Associate Degree142 (72.4%)3 (1.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher148 (91.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total478 (69.4%)61 (8.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Piute County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Piute County are Management (139 | 24.0%), Community & Social Service (87 | 15.0%), Education Instruction & Library (62 | 10.7%), Education, Arts & Media (15 | 2.6%), and Business & Financial (10 | 1.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Piute County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Piute County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Piute County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management45 (32.4%)94 (67.6%)
Business & Financial6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 25 (28.7%)62 (71.3%)
Education, Arts & Media15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library10 (16.1%)52 (83.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)81 (32.7%)167 (67.3%)
Total (Overall)304 (52.6%)274 (47.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Piute County are Cleaning & Maintenance (32 | 5.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (26 | 4.5%), and Personal Care & Service (8 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Piute County

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Piute County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1 (3.1%)31 (96.9%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)1 (1.5%)65 (98.5%)
Total (Overall)304 (52.6%)274 (47.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Piute County are Office & Administration (31 | 5.4%), and Sales & Related (18 | 3.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Piute County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Piute County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
Office & Administration1 (3.2%)30 (96.8%)
Total (Category)7 (14.3%)42 (85.7%)
Total (Overall)304 (52.6%)274 (47.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Piute County are Construction & Extraction (135 | 23.4%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (17 | 2.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Piute County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Piute County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)159 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)304 (52.6%)274 (47.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Piute County are Production (29 | 5.0%), Transportation (18 | 3.1%), and Material Moving (9 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Piute County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Piute County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)304 (52.6%)274 (47.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Piute County

Employment Industries in Piute County

The major employment industries in Piute County include Educational Services (145 | 25.1%), Construction (141 | 24.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (49 | 8.5%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (48 | 8.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (41 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Piute County

Employment Industries by Sex in Piute County

The Piute County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Piute County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing26 (70.3%)11 (29.7%)
Wholesale Trade8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)
Retail Trade4 (18.2%)18 (81.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Educational Services36 (24.8%)109 (75.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services1 (2.4%)40 (97.6%)
Public Administration4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Total304 (52.6%)274 (47.4%)

Education in Piute County

School Enrollment in Piute County

The most common levels of schooling among the 402 students in Piute County are high school (129 | 32.1%), elementary school (86 | 21.4%), and middle school (86 | 21.4%).
School Enrollment in Piute County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool205.0%
Kindergarten102.5%
Elementary School8621.4%
Middle School8621.4%
High School12932.1%
College / Undergraduate5513.7%
Graduate / Professional164.0%
Total402100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Piute County

Out of a total of 402 students who are enrolled in schools in Piute County, 34 (8.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 368 (91.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (48.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Piute County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old83 (96.5%)3 (3.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds121 (92.4%)10 (7.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds64 (91.4%)6 (8.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds28 (93.3%)2 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds40 (97.6%)1 (2.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over13 (52.0%)12 (48.0%)
Total368 (91.5%)34 (8.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Piute County

Science & technology (69 | 28.3%), education (69 | 28.3%), business (34 | 13.9%), liberal arts & history (19 | 7.8%), and computers & mathematics (18 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 244 individuals in Piute County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Piute County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics187.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural52.1%
Physical & Health Sciences31.2%
Psychology52.1%
Social Sciences104.1%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology6928.3%
Business3413.9%
Education6928.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History197.8%
Visual & Performing Arts41.6%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities83.3%
Total244100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Piute County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Piute County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Piute County are males with 5 or more vehicles (136, accounting for 45.8%) and females with 5 or more vehicles (35, making up 49.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Piute County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle52 (17.5%)48 (17.6%)
2 Vehicles40 (13.5%)108 (39.6%)
3 Vehicles48 (16.2%)49 (17.9%)
4 Vehicles21 (7.1%)33 (12.1%)
5 or more Vehicles136 (45.8%)35 (12.8%)
Total297 (100.0%)273 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Piute County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Piute County are 30 to 34 minutes (113 commuters, 25.5%), less than 5 minutes (101 commuters, 22.8%), and 5 to 9 minutes (90 commuters, 20.3%).
Commute Time in Piute County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes10122.8%
5 to 9 Minutes9020.3%
10 to 14 Minutes378.4%
15 to 19 Minutes429.5%
20 to 24 Minutes40.9%
25 to 29 Minutes61.3%
30 to 34 Minutes11325.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes71.6%
45 to 59 Minutes296.6%
60 to 89 Minutes143.2%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Piute County

The most common commute times in Piute County are less than 5 minutes (60 commuters, 27.2%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (76 commuters, 34.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Piute County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes60 (27.2%)41 (18.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes44 (19.9%)46 (20.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes12 (5.4%)25 (11.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes39 (17.6%)3 (1.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes4 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes6 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes37 (16.7%)76 (34.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (5.9%)16 (7.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes6 (2.7%)8 (3.6%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Piute County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Piute County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (46, 20.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (81, 36.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Piute County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM28 (12.7%)2 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9 (4.1%)6 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM25 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM30 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM22 (10.0%)25 (11.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM46 (20.8%)50 (22.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM11 (5.0%)81 (36.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (5.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM16 (7.2%)5 (2.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)22 (9.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM23 (10.4%)11 (5.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)5 (2.2%)
Total221 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Piute County

Occupancy by Ownership in Piute County

Of the total 569 dwellings in Piute County, owner-occupied units account for 518 (91.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 51 (9.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Piute County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units51891.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units519.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units569100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Piute County

Occupancy by Household Size in Piute County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household20836.6%
2-Person Household19935.0%
3-Person Household5810.2%
4+ Person Household10418.3%
Total Housing Units569100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Piute County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Piute County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household193 (92.8%)15 (7.2%)
2-Person Household182 (91.5%)17 (8.5%)
3-Person Household47 (81.0%)11 (19.0%)
4+ Person Household96 (92.3%)8 (7.7%)
Total Housing Units518 (91.0%)51 (9.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Piute County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Piute County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School74 (97.4%)2 (2.6%)
High School Diploma144 (86.2%)23 (13.8%)
College/Associate Degree227 (97.8%)5 (2.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher73 (77.7%)21 (22.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Piute County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Piute County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years193.3%
35 to 44 Years5710.0%
45 to 54 Years7312.8%
55 to 64 Years549.5%
65 to 74 Years20435.8%
75 to 84 Years13223.2%
85 Years and Over305.3%
Total569100.0%

Housing Finances in Piute County

Median Income by Occupancy in Piute County

Median Income by Occupancy in Piute County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied518 (91.0%)$34,688
Renter-Occupied51 (9.0%)$27,159
Average569 (100.0%)$33,359

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Piute County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Piute County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00021 (4.1%)4 (7.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99988 (17.0%)9 (17.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99946 (8.9%)1 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99955 (10.6%)2 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99943 (8.3%)19 (37.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99983 (16.0%)2 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99961 (11.8%)6 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99935 (6.8%)8 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99956 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more23 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total518 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Piute County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Piute County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300152 (29.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499104 (20.1%)11 (21.6%)
$500 to $79947 (9.1%)10 (19.6%)
$800 to $99946 (8.9%)6 (11.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499110 (21.2%)2 (3.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99944 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4996 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more7 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total518 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Piute County

Housing Structures in Piute County

Housing Structures in Piute County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached52291.7%
Single Unit, Attached71.2%
2 Unit Apartments81.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other325.6%
Total569100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Piute County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Piute County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached486 (93.1%)36 (6.9%)
Single Unit, Attached7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other25 (78.1%)7 (21.9%)
Total518 (91.0%)51 (9.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Piute County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Piute County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms67 (12.9%)13 (25.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms155 (29.9%)15 (29.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms182 (35.1%)15 (29.4%)
8 or more Rooms112 (21.6%)8 (15.7%)
Total518 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Piute County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Piute County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas194 (37.4%)29 (56.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas44 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity176 (34.0%)4 (7.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene16 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels88 (17.0%)18 (35.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total518 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Piute County

Household Vehicle Usage in Piute County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle24 (4.6%)4 (7.8%)
1 Vehicle133 (25.7%)26 (51.0%)
2 Vehicles185 (35.7%)8 (15.7%)
3 or more Vehicles176 (34.0%)13 (25.5%)
Total518 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Piute County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Piute County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units290228
Median Property Value$195,500$246,400
Median Household Income$24,444$11
Monthly Housing Costs$293$7
Real Estate Taxes$904$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Piute County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Piute County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00013 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9998 (2.8%)13 (5.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999223 (76.9%)132 (57.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99942 (14.5%)63 (27.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9994 (1.4%)6 (2.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)2 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)12 (5.3%)
Total290 (100.0%)228 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Piute County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Piute County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00023 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999124 (42.8%)5 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99933 (11.4%)65 (28.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99929 (10.0%)10 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99938 (13.1%)54 (23.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (6.9%)23 (10.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (3.8%)15 (6.6%)
$150,000 or more12 (4.1%)45 (19.7%)
Total290 (100.0%)228 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Piute County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Piute County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x27 (9.3%)45,441 (19,930.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x43 (14.8%)24 (10.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x29 (10.0%)51 (22.4%)
4.0x or more178 (61.4%)23 (10.1%)
Total290 (100.0%)228 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Piute County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Piute County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800116 (40.0%)5 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,49972 (24.8%)63 (27.6%)
$800 to $1,49970 (24.1%)119 (52.2%)
Total290 (100.0%)228 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Piute County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Piute County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Piute County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years297 (99.0%)3 (1.0%)
19 to 25 Years133 (85.3%)23 (14.7%)
26 to 34 Years46 (78.0%)13 (22.0%)
35 to 44 Years137 (64.3%)76 (35.7%)
45 to 54 Years133 (81.1%)31 (18.9%)
55 to 64 Years126 (49.8%)127 (50.2%)
65 to 74 Years304 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older241 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,473 (84.4%)273 (15.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Piute County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Piute County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen297 (99.0%)3 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen133 (85.3%)23 (14.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Piute County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Piute County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000420 (85.7%)70 (14.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999352 (72.0%)137 (28.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999149 (77.2%)44 (22.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999139 (87.4%)20 (12.6%)
$100,000 and over413 (99.5%)2 (0.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Piute County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Piute County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 621 (37.5%)35 (62.5%)
6 to 18 Years103 (34.3%)194 (64.7%)
19 to 25 Years2 (1.3%)131 (84.0%)
25 to 34 Years14 (23.7%)32 (54.2%)
35 to 44 Years64 (30.0%)73 (34.3%)
45 to 54 Years16 (9.8%)128 (78.0%)
55 to 64 Years22 (8.7%)106 (41.9%)
65 to 74 Years298 (98.0%)149 (49.0%)
75 Years and over241 (100.0%)186 (77.2%)
Total781 (44.7%)1,034 (59.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Piute County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Piute County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (14.1%)18 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years74 (55.2%)61 (35.9%)
75 Years and over90 (84.9%)67 (49.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Piute County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Piute County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (2.8%)4 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years37 (27.6%)27 (15.9%)
75 Years and over52 (49.1%)45 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Piute County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (9.7%)8 (4.7%)
75 Years and over12 (11.3%)23 (17.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Piute County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (4.1%)7 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years31 (23.1%)16 (9.4%)
75 Years and over39 (36.8%)16 (11.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Piute County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (7.4%)12 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years58 (43.3%)42 (24.7%)
75 Years and over13 (12.3%)49 (36.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Piute County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.3%)2 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)20 (11.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (10.4%)

Technology Access in Piute County

Computing Device Access in Piute County

Computing Device Access in Piute County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop38567.7%
Smartphone37666.1%
Tablet32957.8%
No Computing Device12321.6%
Total569100.0%

Internet Access in Piute County

Internet Access in Piute County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet91.6%
Broadband Home27949.0%
Cellular Data Only6110.7%
Satellite Internet417.2%
No Internet16629.2%
Total569100.0%

Piute County Summary

Piute County is located in the south-central region of Utah, and is bordered by Garfield, Wayne, Sevier, and Sanpete Counties. The county seat is Junction, and the largest city is Circleville. The county was established in 1891 and named after the Paiute Native American tribe. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,556, making it the least populous county in Utah.

Geography

Piute County covers an area of 1,890 square miles, making it the fourth-smallest county in Utah. The county is located in the Basin and Range Province, and is characterized by rugged terrain and numerous mountain ranges. The highest point in the county is the summit of Mount Baldy, which has an elevation of 11,420 feet. The county is drained by the Sevier River, which flows through the county from north to south.
The climate of Piute County is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, and the average annual snowfall is 40 inches.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,556 people, 545 households, and 393 families residing in the county. The population density was 0.8 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $35,000. The per capita income for the county was $14,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The economy of Piute County is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county is home to several cattle ranches, and the main crops grown in the county are hay, alfalfa, and wheat. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Piute State Park, which offers camping, fishing, and hiking opportunities.
The county is served by two airports, the Circleville Airport and the Junction Airport. The county is also served by two major highways, US-89 and US-6.

Conclusion

Piute County is a small, rural county located in the south-central region of Utah. The county is characterized by rugged terrain and numerous mountain ranges, and has a semi-arid climate. The population of the county is 1,556, and the economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county is served by two airports and two major highways, and is home to several tourist attractions.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Piute County?
Total Population of Piute County is 1,764.
What is the Total Male Population of Piute County?
Total Male Population of Piute County is 940.
What is the Total Female Population of Piute County?
Total Female Population of Piute County is 824.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Piute County?
There are 114.08 Males per 100 Females in Piute County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Piute County?
There are 87.66 Females per 100 Males in Piute County.
What is the Median Population Age in Piute County?
Median Population Age in Piute County is 49.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Piute County
Average Family Size in Piute County is 4.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Piute County
Average Household Size in Piute County is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Piute County?
Per Capita income in Piute County is $19,919.
What is the Median Family Income in Piute County?
Median Family Income in Piute County is $44,125.
What is the Median Household income in Piute County?
Median Household Income in Piute County is $33,359.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Piute County?
Income or Wage Gap in Piute County is 50.6%.
Women in Piute County earn 49.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Piute County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Piute County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Piute County?
There are 636 People in the Labor Forcein in Piute County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Piute County?
43.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Piute County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Piute County?
Unemployment Rate in Piute County is 9.1%.