West Mountain CDP, Utah County, Utah Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for West Mountain CDP, 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 West Mountain CDP, Utah. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in West Mountain CDP, Utah. The estimated population of West Mountain CDP, Utah is 1,398 people, with a median age of 30.1.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,398
+2.04%
+38.14%
2020
1,370
+11.11%
-
2019
1,233
+15.34%
-
2018
1,069
+5.63%
-
2017
1,012
- -

Population of West Mountain CDP, 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
86.8%
95.2%
-8.82%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
1.6%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
7.9%
4.8%
+64.58%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
0%
0.00%
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 West Mountain CDP, 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 30.1 +2.38% 34.6 +26.28% 28.4 -14.71%
2020 29.4 +23.53% 27.4 +26.27% 33.3 -0.3%
2019 23.8 -16.49% 21.7 -6.87% 33.4 -12.57%
2018 28.5 -28.21% 23.3 -40.1% 38.2 -6.37%
2017 39.7 - 38.9 - 40.8 -

The median age of West Mountain CDP, 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 91 +38.98% 61 +63.2% 121 108
10 to 19 78 +120.64% 99 +73.07% 189 156
20 to 29 81 -42.39% 32 +145.62% 44 78
30 to 39 18 +257.57% 48 +45.32% 123 66
40 to 49 49 +77.76% 43 +115.27% 98 102
50 to 59 84 56.24% 84 -25.68% 82 55
60 to 69 62 -7.48% 70 -14.87% 53 55
70+ 60 -65.09% 52 -5.22% 29 39

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of West Mountain CDP, Utah is $92,188.00.

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 West Mountain CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $92,746.00
  • 45 to 64
    $110,625.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,438.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in West Mountain CDP, 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 West Mountain CDP, Utah is currently $105,214.00.

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.

6.04% of households in West Mountain CDP 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 West Mountain CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    0.00%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.32%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    34.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.81%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in West Mountain CDP is $28,586.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in West Mountain CDP 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
    8.73%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.04%

Employment

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

The total population of West Mountain CDP over the age of 16 is 982.

Of those people, a total of 70.10% 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 West Mountain CDP is 67.20%.

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 158 40.50% 9.40%
20 to 24 years 67 100.00% 9.00%
25 to 29 years 55 89.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 40 67.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 246 86.20% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 189 93.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 51 72.50% 10.80%
60 to 64 years 64 68.80% 15.90%
65 to 74 years 76 14.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 36 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in West Mountain CDP. 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 913 69.80% 3.50%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 69 73.90% 11.80%
Hispanic or Latino 82 75.60% 9.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 876 69.70% 3.60%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in West Mountain CDP is 660, with median earnings of $47,105.00.

Women in West Mountain CDP, Utah earning approximately 25.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 660 $47,105.00
Male 377 $63,207.00
Female 283 $16,319.00

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 75 $65,341.00
Business and Financial 20 $74,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 34 $65,536.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 30 $56,429.00
Healthcare Support 48 $10,714.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 89 $18,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $13,929.00
Sales 78 $63,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 40 $28,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 79 $93,549.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 25 $33,482.00
Transportation and Material Moving 45 $26,450.00

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 62 $63,214.00 13 $0.00
Business and Financial 8 $0.00 12 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00 23 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $103,571.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 48 $10,714.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $0.00 56 $19,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 18 $13,929.00
Sales 43 $95,156.00 35 $13,068.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 40 $28,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 79 $93,549.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 25 $33,482.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 45 $26,450.00 0 $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 381 households in West Mountain CDP, with an average household size of 3.67 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 299 families in West Mountain CDP with an average family size of 4.37 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 278 4 17 82
Average Household Size 4.41 2.25 4.82 0
Total Families 278 4 17 0
Average Household Size 4.38 2.25 4.82 0

Poverty

Of the 299 families in West Mountain CDP, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in West Mountain CDP:

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 395 housing units in West Mountain CDP, Utah.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 381 96.46%
Vacant 14 3.54%

7.85% of the total 395 housing units in West Mountain CDP are rental units. This is approximately 31 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 336 are occupied by the owner - or 85.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in West Mountain CDP is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in West Mountain CDP 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
    14
  • Less than $500
    13
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $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 West Mountain CDP is $445,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    12
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    25
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    139
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    114
  • $1,000,000 or more
    24

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    35
  • 1940 to 1949
    20
  • 1950 to 1959
    4
  • 1960 to 1969
    39
  • 1970 to 1979
    51
  • 1980 to 1989
    92
  • 1990 to 1999
    52
  • 2000 to 2009
    70
  • 2010 to 2013
    32
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 West Mountain CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    4
  • 1 vehicle available
    40
  • 2 vehicles available
    134
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    203

Commuting to Work

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

20.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in West Mountain CDP.

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
    27
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    54
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    61
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    151
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    112
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    39
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    42
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    6
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    5
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    27
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    12
  • 90 or more minutes
    9

Summary

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

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