| People | Elk Ridge | Utah Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,750 | 11,386 | 10,346 |
| Median Age | 27 yrs | 35 yrs | 42 yrs |
| Non-white Population | 4.1% | 7.1% | 13.4% |
| Total Households | 1,022 | 3,547 | 3,838 |
| Work | Elk Ridge | Utah Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 1,673 | 5,620 | 5,309 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Per Capita Income | $20,632 | $24,414 | $28,477 |
| Median Household Income | $64,213 | $61,385 | $55,631 |
| Education | Elk Ridge | Utah Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No High School Diploma | 8.5% | 8.2% | 12.0% |
| High School Diploma | 54.2% | 55.7% | 56.1% |
| College Degree | 37.3% | 36.1% | 31.9% |
| Housing | Elk Ridge | Utah Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Property Value | $223,500 | $211,875 | $160,455 |
| Housing Units | 1,089 | 3,895 | 4,323 |
| Housing Units per Acre | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Vacancy Rate | 6.1% | 17.8% | 16.8% |
| Median Rent | $918/month | $807/month | $766/month |
| Rent Burden* | 32.1% | 32.0% | 33.5% |
| People per Room | 0.49 | 0.41 | 0.39 |
| Transportation | Elk Ridge | Utah Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Transit Use** | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 22 min | 25 min |
| Security | Elk Ridge | Utah Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| No Health Insurance | 11.1% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Public Assistance*** | 5.2% | 5.3% | 7.8% |
| Food Stamps | 8.9% | 7.7% | 12.2% |
| Industry | Elk Ridge | Utah Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Mining | 3.1% | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| Construction | 6.8% | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13.6% | 10.1% | 13.0% |
| Wholesale | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Retail | 15.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% |
| Transportation | 4.9% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| Information | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Finance | 3.5% | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Professional | 7.8% | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| Education and Health | 24.0% | 20.8% | 22.9% |
| Recreation and Food | 8.0% | 10.8% | 7.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
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