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Moab

County:
Grand County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.801
State:
Utah

Moab is a city located in Grand County, Utah. Moab has a 2026 population of 5,178. It is also the county seat of Grand County. Moab is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -3.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,369 in 2020.

The median household income in Moab is $61,667 with a poverty rate of 15.86%. The median age in Moab is 35.8 years: 34.5 years for males, and 39.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 113.8 males.

5.2K
Total Population
1,078
Density (mi²)
-32 -0.61%
Growth

Moab Population

Moab Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,178-32-0.61%
20255,210-32-0.61%
20245,242-32-0.61%
20235,274-66-1.24%
20225,340190.36%
20215,321-39-0.73%
20205,369190.36%
20195,350430.81%
20185,307831.59%
20175,224-38-0.72%
20165,262190.36%
20155,243260.5%
20145,217390.75%
20135,178-1-0.02%
20125,179881.73%
20115,091-16-0.31%
20105,107611.21%
20004,77980820.35%
19903,971-1,362-25.54%
19805,33354011.27%
19704,7931112.37%
19604,68200%

Median Age

Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 39.1 years
Male: 34.5 years

Moab Adults

There are 4,140 adults, (941 of whom are seniors) in Moab.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,484 (46.8%)
Male: 2,828 (53.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Moab includes 79.41% White, 5.25% other race, 4.07% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,21879.41%
Two or more races4368.21%
Other race2795.25%
Native American2164.07%
Asian901.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander731.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4398.26%
Two or more races2765.2%
Other race2715.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,77971.14%
Native American2164.07%
Two or more races1603.01%
Asian901.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander731.37%
Other race80.15%

Moab Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Moab 's average per capita income is $44,200. Household income levels show a median of $61,667. The poverty rate stands at 15.86%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$69,300-
Families$67,950$92,388
Households$61,667$80,651
Non Families$37,122$62,440

$44,200

Average Income

$61,667

Median Household Income

15.86%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)