Moab is a city located in Grand County Utah. Moab has a 2024 population of 5,174. It is also the county seat of Grand County. Moab is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -3.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,361 in 2020.
The average household income in Moab is $70,512 with a poverty rate of 19.86%. The median age in Moab is 36.3 years: 32.5 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moab was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,458 | 83.66% |
| Two or more races | 398 | 7.47% |
| Other race | 192 | 3.6% |
| Native American | 171 | 3.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 59 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.92% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,284 | 2.3 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Married | 945 | 2.98 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Non Family | 907 | 1.46 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Female | 296 | 2.8 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Male | 136 | 2.07 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
54.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 4.42% |
| Associates Degree | 397 | 10.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 909 | 24.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 344 | 9.17% |
| High School Graduate | 919 | 24.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 2.4% |
| Some College | 928 | 24.73% |
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 | 3,011 | 2,935 | 1,081 |
| Hispanic | 328 | 148 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 193 | 183 | 72 |
| Native American | 171 | 171 | 0 |
| Other Race | 91 | 19 | 3 |
| Asian | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,067 | $39,421 | $33,165 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $180,000 | $41,555 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,529 | $60,152 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,787 | $40,231 | $29,787 |
| Some College | $28,571 | $29,464 | $0 |
$33,787
Average Earnings
$40,231
Average Male
$29,787
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.78% of Moab residents speak only English, while 15.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,888 | 633 | 16.28% |
| Native | 165 | 165 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 903 | 163 | 18.05% |
| Multiple | 397 | 93 | 23.43% |
19.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.8%
Male Poverty Rate
22.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moab is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moab is White, with 16.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.43% |
| Some College | 23.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 15.15% |
| Male Employed | 12.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,393 | $85,360 |
| Households | $52,385 | $70,512 |
| Married Families | $72,622 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,350 | $46,970 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
256
Number of Veterans
234
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 181 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 75+ | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 256 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.1%
Labor Force Participation
71.5%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
43.18%
Born in Moab
91.14%
Native Born
8.86%
Foreign Born
6.51%
Non Citizen
2.35%
Naturalized
91.14% of Moab residents were born in the United States, with 43.18% having been born in Utah. 6.51% 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 | 4,940 | -47 | -0.94% |
| 2028 | 4,987 | -47 | -0.93% |
| 2027 | 5,034 | -46 | -0.91% |
| 2026 | 5,080 | -47 | -0.92% |
| 2025 | 5,127 | -47 | -0.91% |
| 2024 | 5,174 | -47 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 5,221 | -98 | -1.84% |
| 2022 | 5,319 | 5 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 5,314 | -47 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 5,361 | 11 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 5,350 | 43 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 5,307 | 83 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 5,224 | -38 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 5,262 | 19 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 5,243 | 26 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,217 | 39 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 5,178 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 5,179 | 88 | 1.73% |
| 2011 | 5,091 | -16 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 5,107 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,779 | 808 | 20.35% |
| 1990 | 3,971 | -1,362 | -25.54% |
| 1980 | 5,333 | 540 | 11.27% |
| 1970 | 4,793 | 111 | 2.37% |
| 1960 | 4,682 | -258 | -5.22% |