Escalante is a city located in Garfield County Utah. Escalante has a 2024 population of 838. Escalante is currently growing at a rate of 1.33% annually and its population has increased by 5.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 793 in 2020.
The average household income in Escalante is $60,186 with a poverty rate of 22.83%. The median age in Escalante is 57.9 years: 57.5 years for males, and 59.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Escalante was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 649 | 98.78% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1.22% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 395 | 1.66 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Non Family | 204 | 1.25 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Married | 155 | 1.96 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Female | 36 | 2.69 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1.96
Average Family Size
1.66
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 1.29% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 9.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 75 | 12.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 9.84% |
| High School Graduate | 177 | 28.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 239 | 38.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 560 | 552 | 136 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,614 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,566 | $0 | $21,683 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,745 | $23,274 | $21,731 |
| Some College | $23,711 | $23,750 | $0 |
$22,745
Average Earnings
$23,274
Average Male
$21,731
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.8% of Escalante residents speak only English, while 17.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 573 | 100 | 17.45% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 50 | 65.79% |
22.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.59%
Male Poverty Rate
21.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Escalante is Hispanic, with 65.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Escalante is White, with 17.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.94% |
| Some College | 24.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 28.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 16.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,297 | $86,033 |
| Households | $41,938 | $60,186 |
| Married Families | $94,034 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,583 | $32,225 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
57.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 6.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.18%
Born in Escalante
92.09%
Native Born
7.91%
Foreign Born
7.91%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
92.09% of Escalante residents were born in the United States, with 47.18% having been born in Utah. 7.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 895 | 12 | 1.36% |
| 2028 | 883 | 11 | 1.26% |
| 2027 | 872 | 11 | 1.28% |
| 2026 | 861 | 12 | 1.41% |
| 2025 | 849 | 11 | 1.31% |
| 2024 | 838 | 11 | 1.33% |
| 2023 | 827 | 8 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 819 | 23 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 796 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 793 | 4 | 0.51% |
| 2019 | 789 | 4 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 785 | -10 | -1.26% |
| 2017 | 795 | 10 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 785 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 787 | -7 | -0.88% |
| 2014 | 794 | -5 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 799 | -5 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 804 | -14 | -1.71% |
| 2011 | 818 | -8 | -0.97% |
| 2010 | 826 | 0 | 0% |