Mona, Juab County, Utah Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Mona, Utah, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Mona, Utah. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Mona, Utah. The estimated population of Mona, Utah is 1,871 people, with a median age of 29.5.

We can look at the total population in Mona over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,871
+10.12%
+29.03%
2020
1,699
+6.79%
-
2019
1,591
+3.18%
-
2018
1,542
+6.34%
-
2017
1,450
- -

Population of Mona, Utah by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
89.2%
97.5%
-8.51%
Black/African American
0%
1%
-100.00%
Native
1.8%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
6.7%
1.1%
+509.09%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
0.4%
+500.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Mona, Utah by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 29.5 -4.84% 25.8 -7.19% 32.7 -6.84%
2020 31 +4.73% 27.8 +4.91% 35.1 +15.46%
2019 29.6 +15.18% 26.5 +5.16% 30.4 +17.37%
2018 25.7 -0.77% 25.2 +5.88% 25.9 -16.72%
2017 25.9 - 23.8 - 31.1 -

The median age of Mona, Utah gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 171 +31.93% 126 +33.72% 228 164
10 to 19 183 0.06% 152 -25.28% 181 110
20 to 29 76 +77.95% 53 +96.85% 148 120
30 to 39 96 -20.77% 117 -2.08% 70 114
40 to 49 119 +49.75% 116 -1.51% 186 114
50 to 59 48 -1.93% 45 +48.12% 43 59
60 to 69 42 +103.46% 49 +47.89% 102 71
70+ 39 +69.9% 18 +213.94% 69 92

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Mona, Utah is $85,500.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Mona.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $94,792.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,706.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Mona, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Mona, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Mona, Utah is currently $96,213.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.72% of households in Mona are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Mona against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.69%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.38%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.72%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Mona is $26,915.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Mona by the total population of Mona.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Mona, Utah, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Mona to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.63%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.25%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.08%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11.68%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Mona that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Mona over the age of 16 is 1,287.

Of those people, a total of 65.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Mona is 65.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 99 50.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 148 68.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 120 86.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 85 64.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 266 88.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 188 80.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 47 72.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 62 80.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 133 3.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 139 44.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Mona. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,155 66.80% 0.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 34 5.90% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 54 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 44 43.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 106 79.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,106 67.10% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Mona as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Mona is 847, with median earnings of $34,917.00.

Women in Mona, Utah earning approximately 55.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 847 $34,917.00
Male 436 $53,917.00
Female 411 $30,082.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 114 $107,500.00
Business and Financial 30 $62,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $118,864.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 48 $20,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 66 $31,019.00
Healthcare Practitioners 47 $53,583.00
Healthcare Support 18 $18,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 38 $10,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $28,750.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00
Sales 62 $36,429.00
Office and Administrative Support 95 $17,292.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 29 $70,417.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23 $20,938.00
Production 130 $34,519.00
Transportation and Material Moving 9 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 72 $123,750.00 42 $44,250.00
Business and Financial 27 $61,875.00 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $118,864.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 14 $0.00 34 $22,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00 65 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 16 $0.00 31 $53,583.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 18 $18,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 24 $0.00 14 $5,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 16 $0.00 41 $20,781.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Sales 25 $59,083.00 37 $30,536.00
Office and Administrative Support 5 $0.00 90 $16,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 29 $70,417.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23 $20,938.00 0 $0.00
Production 106 $38,846.00 24 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 5 $0.00 4 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 516 households in Mona, with an average household size of 3.63 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 465 families in Mona with an average family size of 3.83 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 410 16 39 51
Average Household Size 3.91 5.75 2.87 1.27
Total Families 410 16 39 0
Average Household Size 3.88 5.75 2.62 0

Poverty

Of the 465 families in Mona, 7.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Mona:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 556 housing units in Mona, Utah.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 516 92.81%
Vacant 40 7.19%

4.14% of the total 556 housing units in Mona are rental units. This is approximately 23 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 487 are occupied by the owner - or 87.59% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Mona is $996.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Mona that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    6
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    12
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    11
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Mona is $312,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Mona that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    21
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    10
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    32
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    53
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    111
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    190
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    70
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Mona. The chart below shows the number of properties in Mona that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    59
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    15
  • 1960 to 1969
    19
  • 1970 to 1979
    62
  • 1980 to 1989
    24
  • 1990 to 1999
    78
  • 2000 to 2009
    237
  • 2010 to 2013
    40
  • 2014 or later
    22

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Mona that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    16
  • 2 vehicles available
    212
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    288

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Mona get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Mona that commute to work in a particular way.

29.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Mona.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    60
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    48
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    59
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    110
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    56
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    27
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    79
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    58
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    35
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    62
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    47
  • 90 or more minutes
    48

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Mona, Utah in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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