Escalante, UT

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Escalante Overview

657
TOTAL POPULATION
373
MALE POPULATION
284
FEMALE POPULATION
131.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
76.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
57.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,818
PER CAPITA INCOME
$84,297
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$41,938
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
93.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
413
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Escalante Zip Codes

Escalante Area Codes

Race in Escalante

The most populous races in Escalante are White / Caucasian (649 | 98.8%), Hispanic or Latino (76 | 11.6%), and Two or more Races (8 | 1.2%).
Race in Escalante
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino7611.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian64998.8%
Two or more Races81.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total657100.0%

Ancestry in Escalante

The most populous ancestries reported in Escalante are English (203 | 30.9%), European (104 | 15.8%), German (90 | 13.7%), Irish (78 | 11.9%), and Mexican (76 | 11.6%), together accounting for 83.9% of all Escalante residents.
Ancestry in Escalante
Ancestry# Population% Population
American101.5%
Danish81.2%
English20330.9%
European10415.8%
French406.1%
German9013.7%
Irish7811.9%
Italian172.6%
Mexican7611.6%
Norwegian345.2%
Portuguese142.1%
Scottish162.4%
Slovene152.3%
Swedish264.0%
Tlingit-Haida81.2%
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Immigrants in Escalante

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Escalante came from Central America (52 | 7.9%), Latin America (52 | 7.9%), and Mexico (52 | 7.9%), together accounting for 23.7% of all Escalante residents.
Immigrants in Escalante
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America527.9%
Latin America527.9%
Mexico527.9%
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Sex and Age in Escalante

Sex and Age in Escalante

The most populous age groups in Escalante are 25 to 29 Years (85 | 22.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (67 | 23.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Escalante
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)24 (8.5%)
10 to 14 Years11 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years2 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years85 (22.8%)26 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Years10 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years28 (7.5%)12 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years25 (6.7%)18 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years8 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years81 (21.7%)67 (23.6%)
60 to 64 Years55 (14.7%)67 (23.6%)
65 to 69 Years25 (6.7%)14 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years14 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years14 (3.7%)16 (5.6%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)18 (6.3%)
85 Years and over15 (4.0%)22 (7.7%)
Total373 (100.0%)284 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Escalante

Median Family Size in Escalante

Median Family Size in Escalante
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple155 (81.1%)1.96
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother36 (18.9%)1.97
Total Families191 (100.0%)1.96

Median Household Size in Escalante

Median Household Size in Escalante
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple155 (39.2%)1.96
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother36 (9.1%)2.69
Non-family204 (51.6%)1.25
Total Households395 (100.0%)1.66

Household Size by Marriage Status in Escalante

Out of a total of 395 households in Escalante, 191 (48.3%) are family households, while 204 (51.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 150, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 125.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Escalante
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-125 (31.7%)
2-Person Households150 (38.0%)79 (20.0%)
3-Person Households15 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households26 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (48.3%)204 (51.6%)

Female Fertility in Escalante

Fertility by Age in Escalante

Female Fertility by Age in Escalante
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Escalante

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Escalante
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Escalante

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Escalante
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Escalante

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Escalante
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Escalante

Income Overview in Escalante

Per Capita Income in Escalante is $32,818, while median incomes of families and households are $84,297 and $41,938 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income657$32,818
Median Family Income191$84,297
Mean Family Income191$86,033
Median Household Income395$41,938
Mean Household Income395$60,186
Income Deficit191$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6576.39%
Wage / Income Gap ($)65793.61¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6570.40

Earnings by Sex in Escalante

Average Earnings in Escalante are $22,696, $23,214 for men and $21,731 for women, a difference of 6.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Escalante
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male284 (62.6%)$23,214
Female170 (37.4%)$21,731
Total454 (100.0%)$22,696

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Escalante

The most common earnings brackets in Escalante are $12,500 to $14,999 for men (53 | 18.7%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (36 | 21.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Escalante
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99938 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)14 (8.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99917 (6.0%)17 (10.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99953 (18.7%)36 (21.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49911 (3.9%)26 (15.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99942 (14.8%)9 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99926 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99910 (3.5%)11 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9997 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)13 (7.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)13 (7.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (2.8%)23 (13.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99927 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99921 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (2.8%)8 (4.7%)
$100,000+5 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total284 (100.0%)170 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Escalante

Average earnings in Escalante are $23,274 for men and $21,731 for women, a difference of 6.6%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $23,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $23,750. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $21,683, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,683.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Escalante
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$23,750$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$23,274$21,731

Family Income in Escalante

Family Income Brackets in Escalante

According to the Escalante family income data, there are 49 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Escalante
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992613.6%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992211.5%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993618.8%
$75,000 to $99,9994925.7%
$100,000 to $149,9994020.9%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+189.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Escalante

2-person families (150 | 78.5%) account for the highest median family income in Escalante with $92,841 per family, while 2-person families (150 | 78.5%) have the highest median income of $46,420 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Escalante
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families150 (78.5%)$92,841
3-Person Families41 (21.5%)$0
4-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total191 (100.0%)$84,297

Family Income by Number of Earners in Escalante

Family Income by Number of Earners in Escalante
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners29 (15.2%)$94,861
1 Earner63 (33.0%)$0
2 Earners97 (50.8%)$94,135
3+ Earners2 (1.1%)$0
Total191 (100.0%)$84,297

Household Income in Escalante

Household Income Brackets in Escalante

With 119 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Escalante, accounting for 30.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Escalante
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000276.8%
$10,000 to $14,999123.0%
$15,000 to $24,999143.5%
$25,000 to $34,9996917.5%
$35,000 to $49,99911930.1%
$50,000 to $74,9994711.9%
$75,000 to $99,9994912.4%
$100,000 to $149,9994010.1%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+184.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Escalante

The median household income in Escalante is $41,938, with the highest median household income of $45,192 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 212 households (53.7%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Escalante
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years91 (23.0%)$39,646
45 to 64 Years212 (53.7%)$45,192
65+ Years92 (23.3%)$0
Total395 (100.0%)$41,938

Poverty in Escalante

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Escalante

With 23.6% poverty level for males and 21.8% for females among the residents of Escalante, 45 to 54 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (60.6%) and 12 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Escalante
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years53 (55.8%)26 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years20 (60.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years15 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (21.4%)
Total88 (23.6%)62 (21.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Escalante

According to the poverty statistics in Escalante, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 35 to 44 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Escalante
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years42 (44.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years28 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years13 (39.4%)18 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years121 (89.0%)134 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years39 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
75 Years and over29 (100.0%)44 (78.6%)
Total285 (76.4%)222 (78.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Escalante

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Escalante
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Escalante

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Escalante
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)26 (72.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)26 (72.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Escalante

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Escalante
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)26 (72.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)26 (72.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Escalante

Employment by Class of Employer in Escalante

Among the 413 employed individuals in Escalante, private company employees (277 | 67.1%), federal government employees (42 | 10.2%), and local government employees (35 | 8.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Escalante
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees27767.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)245.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)102.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations102.4%
Local Government Employees358.5%
State Government Employees153.6%
Federal Government Employees4210.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total413100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Escalante

Employment Status by Age in Escalante
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years117 (79.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years57 (46.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (47.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total413 (66.4%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Escalante

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Escalante
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma116 (75.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree197 (82.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher65 (80.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total386 (80.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Escalante

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Escalante are Management (43 | 10.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (26 | 6.3%), Health Technologists (15 | 3.6%), Community & Social Service (13 | 3.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (13 | 3.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Escalante

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Escalante, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (84.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Management (72.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Escalante
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12 (27.9%)31 (72.1%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 11 (84.6%)2 (15.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library11 (84.6%)2 (15.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total (Category)30 (33.7%)59 (66.3%)
Total (Overall)257 (62.2%)156 (37.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Escalante are Food Preparation & Serving (157 | 38.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (76 | 18.4%), Healthcare Support (10 | 2.4%), Personal Care & Service (8 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (7 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Escalante

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Escalante, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (46.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (16.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Escalante
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Security & Protection7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving131 (83.4%)26 (16.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance41 (53.9%)35 (46.1%)
Personal Care & Service8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)187 (72.5%)71 (27.5%)
Total (Overall)257 (62.2%)156 (37.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Escalante are , and Office & Administration (26 | 6.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Escalante

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Escalante
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)257 (62.2%)156 (37.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Escalante are Construction & Extraction (21 | 5.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Escalante

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Escalante
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)257 (62.2%)156 (37.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Escalante are , and Transportation (11 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Escalante

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Escalante
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)257 (62.2%)156 (37.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Escalante

Employment Industries in Escalante

The major employment industries in Escalante include Accommodation & Food Services (147 | 35.6%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (103 | 24.9%), Educational Services (42 | 10.2%), Construction (32 | 7.7%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (21 | 5.1%).
Employment Industries in Escalante

Employment Industries by Sex in Escalante

The Escalante industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Public Administration (61.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Escalante
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services27 (64.3%)15 (35.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation93 (90.3%)10 (9.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services63 (42.9%)84 (57.1%)
Public Administration8 (38.1%)13 (61.9%)
Total257 (62.2%)156 (37.8%)

Education in Escalante

School Enrollment in Escalante

The most common levels of schooling among the 25 students in Escalante are elementary school (12 | 48.0%), middle school (11 | 44.0%), and high school (2 | 8.0%).
School Enrollment in Escalante
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School1248.0%
Middle School1144.0%
High School28.0%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total25100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Escalante

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Escalante
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Escalante

Bio, nature & agricultural (32 | 23.5%), science & technology (32 | 23.5%), psychology (30 | 22.1%), education (27 | 19.9%), and business (8 | 5.9%) are the most common fields of study among 136 individuals in Escalante who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Escalante
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics75.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3223.5%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology3022.1%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3223.5%
Business85.9%
Education2719.9%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total136100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Escalante

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Escalante

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Escalante are males with 1 vehicle (112, accounting for 43.6%) and females with 1 vehicle (56, making up 71.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Escalante
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle112 (43.6%)56 (35.9%)
2 Vehicles38 (14.8%)23 (14.7%)
3 Vehicles70 (27.2%)64 (41.0%)
4 Vehicles37 (14.4%)13 (8.3%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total257 (100.0%)156 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Escalante

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Escalante are 5 to 9 minutes (143 commuters, 36.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (126 commuters, 32.3%), and less than 5 minutes (96 commuters, 24.6%).
Commute Time in Escalante
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9624.6%
5 to 9 Minutes14336.7%
10 to 14 Minutes12632.3%
15 to 19 Minutes174.4%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes82.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Escalante

The most common commute times in Escalante are 10 to 14 minutes (102 commuters, 41.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (78 commuters, 53.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Escalante
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes65 (26.6%)31 (21.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes65 (26.6%)78 (53.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes102 (41.8%)24 (16.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes4 (1.6%)13 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes8 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Escalante

The most frequent times of departure to work in Escalante are 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM (53, 21.7%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (49, 33.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Escalante
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM32 (13.1%)15 (10.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM19 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM42 (17.2%)26 (17.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4 (1.6%)26 (17.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10 (4.1%)13 (8.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM38 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)49 (33.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (6.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM53 (21.7%)8 (5.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM20 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM26 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total244 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Escalante

Occupancy by Ownership in Escalante

Of the total 395 dwellings in Escalante, owner-occupied units account for 224 (56.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 171 (43.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Escalante
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units22456.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units17143.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units395100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Escalante

Occupancy by Household Size in Escalante
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12531.7%
2-Person Household22958.0%
3-Person Household153.8%
4+ Person Household266.6%
Total Housing Units395100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Escalante

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Escalante
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household79 (63.2%)46 (36.8%)
2-Person Household130 (56.8%)99 (43.2%)
3-Person Household15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Total Housing Units224 (56.7%)171 (43.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Escalante

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Escalante
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma42 (31.6%)91 (68.4%)
College/Associate Degree104 (62.6%)62 (37.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher78 (81.2%)18 (18.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Escalante

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Escalante
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7920.0%
35 to 44 Years123.0%
45 to 54 Years184.6%
55 to 64 Years19449.1%
65 to 74 Years399.9%
75 to 84 Years328.1%
85 Years and Over215.3%
Total395100.0%

Housing Finances in Escalante

Median Income by Occupancy in Escalante

Median Income by Occupancy in Escalante
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied224 (56.7%)$54,250
Renter-Occupied171 (43.3%)$38,896
Average395 (100.0%)$41,938

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Escalante

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Escalante
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)15 (8.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99912 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99914 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99932 (14.3%)37 (21.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99920 (8.9%)99 (57.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99936 (16.1%)11 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99940 (17.9%)9 (5.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99940 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more18 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (100.0%)171 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Escalante

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Escalante
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30022 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499103 (46.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79936 (16.1%)72 (42.1%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)11 (6.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49945 (20.1%)79 (46.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99916 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4992 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (100.0%)171 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Escalante

Housing Structures in Escalante

Housing Structures in Escalante
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached29273.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments266.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other7719.5%
Total395100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Escalante

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Escalante
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached211 (72.3%)81 (27.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other13 (16.9%)64 (83.1%)
Total224 (56.7%)171 (43.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Escalante

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Escalante
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms24 (10.7%)26 (15.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms113 (50.4%)46 (26.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms56 (25.0%)90 (52.6%)
8 or more Rooms31 (13.8%)9 (5.3%)
Total224 (100.0%)171 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Escalante

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Escalante
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas29 (13.0%)11 (6.4%)
Electricity104 (46.4%)136 (79.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene22 (9.8%)9 (5.3%)
Coal or Coke11 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels58 (25.9%)15 (8.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (100.0%)171 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Escalante

Household Vehicle Usage in Escalante
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)15 (8.8%)
1 Vehicle34 (15.2%)108 (63.2%)
2 Vehicles51 (22.8%)22 (12.9%)
3 or more Vehicles139 (62.1%)26 (15.2%)
Total224 (100.0%)171 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Escalante

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Escalante

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units15173
Median Property Value$235,500$292,200
Median Household Income$50,250$8
Monthly Housing Costs$336$0
Real Estate Taxes$818$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Escalante

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Escalante
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9996 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99992 (60.9%)39 (53.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99928 (18.5%)34 (46.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99925 (16.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total151 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Escalante

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Escalante
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99926 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99920 (13.3%)16 (21.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (9.3%)10 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99927 (17.9%)26 (35.6%)
$150,000 or more10 (6.6%)13 (17.8%)
Total151 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Escalante

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Escalante
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x10 (6.6%)94,135 (128,952.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x27 (17.9%)21 (28.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x21 (13.9%)13 (17.8%)
4.0x or more93 (61.6%)11 (15.1%)
Total151 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Escalante

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Escalante
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80073 (48.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49968 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49910 (6.6%)49 (67.1%)
Total151 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Escalante

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Escalante

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Escalante
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years13 (52.0%)12 (48.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)121 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years14 (35.0%)26 (65.0%)
45 to 54 Years31 (60.8%)20 (39.2%)
55 to 64 Years207 (76.7%)63 (23.3%)
65 to 74 Years53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total403 (61.3%)254 (38.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Escalante

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Escalante
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen13 (52.0%)12 (48.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Escalante

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Escalante
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00053 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99992 (29.8%)217 (70.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99975 (89.3%)9 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99971 (79.8%)18 (20.2%)
$100,000 and over112 (91.8%)10 (8.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Escalante

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Escalante
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)13 (52.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)14 (35.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)31 (60.8%)
55 to 64 Years26 (9.6%)207 (76.7%)
65 to 74 Years39 (73.6%)28 (52.8%)
75 Years and over85 (100.0%)55 (64.7%)
Total150 (22.8%)348 (53.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Escalante

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Escalante
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years53 (54.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (18.3%)26 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over23 (79.3%)46 (82.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Escalante

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Escalante: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (5.6%)15 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over23 (79.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Escalante: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (48.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Escalante: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years53 (54.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (21.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Escalante: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years25 (12.7%)11 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)40 (71.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Escalante: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Escalante

Computing Device Access in Escalante

Computing Device Access in Escalante
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop28872.9%
Smartphone36592.4%
Tablet22958.0%
No Computing Device246.1%
Total395100.0%

Internet Access in Escalante

Internet Access in Escalante
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home25564.6%
Cellular Data Only287.1%
Satellite Internet164.1%
No Internet10526.6%
Total395100.0%

Escalante Summary

Escalante, Utah is a small town located in Garfield County in the south-central part of the state. It is situated in the heart of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, a protected area of 1.9 million acres of public land. The town is surrounded by stunning red rock canyons, sandstone cliffs, and other natural wonders. Escalante is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and horseback riding.

History

Escalante was founded in 1876 by Mormon settlers who were sent to the area by Brigham Young. The town was named after Silvestre Vélez de Escalante, a Spanish Franciscan missionary who explored the area in 1776. The settlers built a fort and established a trading post, which served as a hub for the surrounding area.
In the early 1900s, Escalante became a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to Bryce Canyon National Park. The town was also home to a number of businesses, including a hotel, a general store, and a sawmill.
In the late 1960s, the town was threatened by the proposed construction of a dam on the nearby Escalante River. The dam would have flooded much of the town, but the project was eventually abandoned due to public outcry.
In 1996, the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument was established, protecting the area from development and preserving its natural beauty.

Geography

Escalante is located in south-central Utah, about 150 miles south of Salt Lake City. It is situated in the heart of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, a protected area of 1.9 million acres of public land. The town is surrounded by stunning red rock canyons, sandstone cliffs, and other natural wonders.
The town is located at an elevation of 5,800 feet, and the surrounding area is mostly desert. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual precipitation is 8.5 inches.

Economy

The economy of Escalante is largely based on tourism. The town is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and horseback riding. The town is also home to a number of businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and shops.
The town is also home to a number of federal and state government agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Escalante had a population of 876. The racial makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median household income in Escalante was $37,500, and the median family income was $41,250. The per capita income was $17,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Escalante?
Total Population of Escalante is 657.
What is the Total Male Population of Escalante?
Total Male Population of Escalante is 373.
What is the Total Female Population of Escalante?
Total Female Population of Escalante is 284.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Escalante?
There are 131.34 Males per 100 Females in Escalante.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Escalante?
There are 76.14 Females per 100 Males in Escalante.
What is the Median Population Age in Escalante?
Median Population Age in Escalante is 57.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Escalante
Average Family Size in Escalante is 2.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Escalante
Average Household Size in Escalante is 1.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Escalante?
Per Capita income in Escalante is $32,818.
What is the Median Family Income in Escalante?
Median Family Income in Escalante is $84,297.
What is the Median Household income in Escalante?
Median Household Income in Escalante is $41,938.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Escalante?
Income or Wage Gap in Escalante is 6.4%.
Women in Escalante earn 93.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Escalante?
Inequality or Gini Index in Escalante is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Escalante?
There are 413 People in the Labor Forcein in Escalante.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Escalante?
66.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Escalante.