Paragonah is a town located in Iron County Utah. Paragonah has a 2024 population of 568. Paragonah is currently growing at a rate of 1.07% annually and its population has increased by 4.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 542 in 2020.
The average household income in Paragonah is $83,129 with a poverty rate of 11.8%. The median age in Paragonah is 38.3 years: 38.9 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paragonah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 620 | 91.45% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 3.98% |
| Native American | 25 | 3.69% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.15% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 275 | 2.47 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Married | 202 | 2.83 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Non Family | 60 | 1.17 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Female | 8 | 2.25 | 25 | 75 |
| Male | 5 | 3.6 | 60 | 40 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
73.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 6.28% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 8.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 68 | 13.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 3.64% |
| High School Graduate | 195 | 39.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 2.83% |
| Some College | 125 | 25.3% |
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 | 451 | 409 | 66 |
| Native American | 19 | 16 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 3 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $44,167 | $37,188 | $49,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,125 | $91,563 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,656 | $44,000 | $23,750 |
| Some College | $24,750 | $24,417 | $30,833 |
$32,656
Average Earnings
$44,000
Average Male
$23,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.86% of Paragonah residents speak only English, while 1.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 618 | 77 | 12.46% |
| Native | 25 | 3 | 12% |
11.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.69%
Male Poverty Rate
12.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paragonah is White, with 12.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paragonah is Native, with 12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.44% |
| Some College | 18.45% |
| High School | 1.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,917 | $95,494 |
| Households | $70,057 | $83,129 |
| Married Families | $74,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,792 | $38,822 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
80.0%
Male Marriage Rate
63.8%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 6.32% |
| Other Race | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.3%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
63.72%
Born in Paragonah
99.71%
Native Born
0.29%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.71% of Paragonah residents were born in the United States, with 63.72% having been born in Utah. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 601 | 6 | 1.01% |
| 2028 | 595 | 7 | 1.19% |
| 2027 | 588 | 7 | 1.2% |
| 2026 | 581 | 6 | 1.04% |
| 2025 | 575 | 7 | 1.23% |
| 2024 | 568 | 6 | 1.07% |
| 2023 | 562 | -7 | -1.23% |
| 2022 | 569 | 10 | 1.79% |
| 2021 | 559 | 17 | 3.14% |
| 2020 | 542 | -7 | -1.28% |
| 2019 | 549 | 11 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 538 | 9 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 529 | 5 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 524 | 13 | 2.54% |
| 2015 | 511 | 7 | 1.39% |
| 2014 | 504 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 503 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 503 | 3 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 500 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 498 | 0 | 0% |