Moab, UT

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Moab Overview

5,329
TOTAL POPULATION
2,738
MALE POPULATION
2,591
FEMALE POPULATION
105.67
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.63
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,173
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,393
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,385
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,251
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,278
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
73.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Moab Zip Codes

Moab Area Codes

Race in Moab

The most populous races in Moab are White / Caucasian (4,458 | 83.7%), Hispanic or Latino (910 | 17.1%), and Two or more Races (398 | 7.5%).
Race in Moab
Race# Population% Population
Asian490.9%
Black / African American20.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific591.1%
Hispanic or Latino91017.1%
Native / Alaskan1713.2%
White / Caucasian4,45883.7%
Two or more Races3987.5%
Some other Race1923.6%
Total5,329100.0%

Ancestry in Moab

The most populous ancestries reported in Moab are Irish (1,089 | 20.4%), English (858 | 16.1%), Mexican (834 | 15.7%), German (788 | 14.8%), and British (258 | 4.8%), together accounting for 71.8% of all Moab residents.
Ancestry in Moab
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1021.9%
British2584.8%
Canadian240.4%
Danish330.6%
Dutch531.0%
English85816.1%
European551.0%
Finnish541.0%
French701.3%
French Canadian320.6%
German78814.8%
Hungarian310.6%
Indian (Asian)290.5%
Irish1,08920.4%
Italian1102.1%
Mexican83415.7%
Navajo2114.0%
Northern European310.6%
Norwegian1893.5%
Pakistani490.9%
Polish561.1%
Russian50.1%
Scandinavian90.2%
Scotch-Irish711.3%
Scottish951.8%
South American751.4%
Swedish2564.8%
Swiss160.3%
Tongan711.3%
Ukrainian230.4%
Venezuelan751.4%
Welsh1021.9%
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Immigrants in Moab

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Moab came from Latin America (389 | 7.3%), Central America (314 | 5.9%), Mexico (314 | 5.9%), South America (75 | 1.4%), and Venezuela (75 | 1.4%), together accounting for 21.9% of all Moab residents.
Immigrants in Moab
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada240.4%
Central America3145.9%
Fiji591.1%
Latin America3897.3%
Mexico3145.9%
Oceania591.1%
South America751.4%
Venezuela751.4%
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Sex and Age in Moab

Sex and Age in Moab

The most populous age groups in Moab are 20 to 24 Years (360 | 13.2%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (394 | 15.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Moab
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years178 (6.5%)79 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Years129 (4.7%)103 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Years169 (6.2%)144 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years148 (5.4%)77 (3.0%)
20 to 24 Years360 (13.2%)189 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Years150 (5.5%)394 (15.2%)
30 to 34 Years312 (11.4%)196 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Years212 (7.7%)168 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years91 (3.3%)262 (10.1%)
45 to 49 Years135 (4.9%)73 (2.8%)
50 to 54 Years177 (6.5%)96 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years45 (1.6%)68 (2.6%)
60 to 64 Years108 (3.9%)138 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years323 (11.8%)221 (8.5%)
70 to 74 Years62 (2.3%)205 (7.9%)
75 to 79 Years90 (3.3%)63 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years29 (1.1%)28 (1.1%)
85 Years and over20 (0.7%)87 (3.4%)
Total2,738 (100.0%)2,591 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Moab

Median Family Size in Moab

The median family size in Moab is 2.83 persons per family, with married-couple families (945 | 68.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (136 | 9.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.07 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Moab
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple945 (68.6%)2.98
Single Male/Father136 (9.9%)2.07
Single Female/Mother296 (21.5%)2.71
Total Families1,377 (100.0%)2.83

Median Household Size in Moab

The median household size in Moab is 2.30 persons per household, with married-couple households (945 | 41.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.98 persons per household. non-family households (907 | 39.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.46 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Moab
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple945 (41.4%)2.98
Single Male/Father136 (5.9%)2.07
Single Female/Mother296 (13.0%)2.80
Non-family907 (39.7%)1.46
Total Households2,284 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Moab

Out of a total of 2,284 households in Moab, 1,377 (60.3%) are family households, while 907 (39.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 737, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 750.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Moab
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-750 (32.8%)
2-Person Households737 (32.3%)77 (3.4%)
3-Person Households196 (8.6%)68 (3.0%)
4-Person Households279 (12.2%)12 (0.5%)
5-Person Households76 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households66 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households23 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,377 (60.3%)907 (39.7%)

Female Fertility in Moab

Fertility by Age in Moab

Average fertility rate in Moab is 105.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 184.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Moab
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years143 (100.0%)184.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total143 (100.0%)105.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Moab

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Moab
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Moab

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Moab
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School101 (70.6%)451.0
High School Diploma42 (29.4%)165.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total143 (100.0%)105.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Moab

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Moab
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma42 (100.0%)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%)
Total143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Moab

Income Overview in Moab

Per Capita Income in Moab is $32,173, while median incomes of families and households are $63,393 and $52,385 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,329$32,173
Median Family Income1,377$63,393
Mean Family Income1,377$85,360
Median Household Income2,284$52,385
Mean Household Income2,284$70,512
Income Deficit1,377$11,251
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,32913.99%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,32986.01¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,3290.49

Earnings by Sex in Moab

Average Earnings in Moab are $29,115, $32,648 for men and $28,079 for women, a difference of 14.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Moab
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,755 (52.2%)$32,648
Female1,608 (47.8%)$28,079
Total3,363 (100.0%)$29,115

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Moab

The most common earnings brackets in Moab are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (343 | 19.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (210 | 13.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Moab
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less86 (4.9%)210 (13.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99990 (5.1%)37 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49951 (2.9%)200 (12.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99939 (2.2%)16 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499141 (8.0%)18 (1.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99938 (2.2%)72 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)7 (0.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)44 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49955 (3.1%)138 (8.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999229 (13.1%)29 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999145 (8.3%)96 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99959 (3.4%)153 (9.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99951 (2.9%)65 (4.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999343 (19.5%)109 (6.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999109 (6.2%)123 (7.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99958 (3.3%)195 (12.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999145 (8.3%)11 (0.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99917 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (2.5%)27 (1.7%)
$100,000+55 (3.1%)58 (3.6%)
Total1,755 (100.0%)1,608 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Moab

Average earnings in Moab are $40,231 for men and $29,787 for women, a difference of 26.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $180,000, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $29,464. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $41,555, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $33,165.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Moab
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$60,152$0
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$29,464$0
Bachelor's Degree$39,421$33,165
Graduate Degree$180,000$41,555
Total$40,231$29,787

Family Income in Moab

Family Income Brackets in Moab

According to the Moab family income data, there are 406 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.5% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 41 families (3.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Moab
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000654.7%
$10,000 to $14,999543.9%
$15,000 to $24,999654.7%
$25,000 to $34,999836.0%
$35,000 to $49,99919714.3%
$50,000 to $74,99940629.5%
$75,000 to $99,99924117.5%
$100,000 to $149,99915611.3%
$150,000 to $199,999413.0%
$200,000+725.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Moab

3-person families (211 | 15.3%) account for the highest median family income in Moab with $95,319 per family, while 2-person families (750 | 54.5%) have the highest median income of $32,272 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Moab
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families750 (54.5%)$64,545
3-Person Families211 (15.3%)$95,319
4-Person Families251 (18.2%)$24,102
5-Person Families76 (5.5%)$72,833
6-Person Families66 (4.8%)$0
7+ Person Families23 (1.7%)$0
Total1,377 (100.0%)$63,393

Family Income by Number of Earners in Moab

Family Income by Number of Earners in Moab
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners125 (9.1%)$0
1 Earner372 (27.0%)$52,681
2 Earners701 (50.9%)$69,340
3+ Earners179 (13.0%)$96,042
Total1,377 (100.0%)$63,393

Household Income in Moab

Household Income Brackets in Moab

With 498 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Moab, accounting for 21.8% of all households. In contrast, only 73 households (3.2%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Moab
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00025811.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991325.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991878.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991376.0%
$35,000 to $49,99936315.9%
$50,000 to $74,99949821.8%
$75,000 to $99,99934915.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991968.6%
$150,000 to $199,999733.2%
$200,000+873.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Moab

The median household income in Moab is $52,385, with the highest median household income of $74,625 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 529 households (23.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 157 households (6.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Moab
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years157 (6.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years883 (38.7%)$53,445
45 to 64 Years529 (23.2%)$74,625
65+ Years715 (31.3%)$27,563
Total2,284 (100.0%)$52,385

Poverty in Moab

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Moab

With 17.8% poverty level for males and 22.0% for females among the residents of Moab, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 77 males (43.3%) and 66 females (83.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Moab
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77 (43.3%)66 (83.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years78 (35.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years13 (17.3%)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%)107 (56.9%)
25 to 34 Years119 (26.2%)57 (9.7%)
35 to 44 Years32 (11.0%)54 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years47 (15.4%)57 (33.7%)
55 to 64 Years16 (10.8%)55 (26.7%)
65 to 74 Years100 (26.0%)108 (27.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)58 (34.5%)
Total482 (17.8%)562 (22.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Moab

According to the poverty statistics in Moab, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 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 Moab
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years101 (56.7%)13 (16.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years145 (65.0%)137 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years62 (82.7%)97 (100.0%)
15 Years10 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years63 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years435 (100.0%)81 (43.1%)
25 to 34 Years336 (73.9%)533 (90.3%)
35 to 44 Years260 (89.0%)372 (87.3%)
45 to 54 Years258 (84.6%)112 (66.3%)
55 to 64 Years132 (89.2%)151 (73.3%)
65 to 74 Years285 (74.0%)292 (73.0%)
75 Years and over139 (100.0%)110 (65.5%)
Total2,226 (82.2%)1,988 (78.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Moab

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Moab show that 11.0% or 104 of the total 945 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 28.3%, comprising of 104 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Moab
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children466 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children263 (71.7%)104 (28.3%)
3 or 4 Children112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total841 (89.0%)104 (11.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Moab

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Moab
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)40 (44.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)40 (20.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)80 (27.0%)

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

The poverty data for Moab shows that 104 of the married-couple family households (11.0%) and 80 of the single-parent households (18.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 104 households (28.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 household (19.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Moab
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)40 (19.4%)
1 or 2 Children104 (28.3%)40 (18.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (11.0%)80 (18.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Moab

Employment by Class of Employer in Moab

Among the 3,056 employed individuals in Moab, private company employees (2,201 | 72.0%), local government employees (195 | 6.4%), and self-employed (incorporated) (174 | 5.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Moab
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,20172.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1745.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1434.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations1244.1%
Local Government Employees1956.4%
State Government Employees732.4%
Federal Government Employees1464.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,056100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Moab

According to the labor force statistics for Moab, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,484), 73.1% or 3,278 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 72 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 99.5% or 546 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 58.0% or 58 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Moab
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years133 (73.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years546 (99.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years534 (98.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years425 (83.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years682 (93.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years456 (94.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years87 (77.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years139 (56.5%)14 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years175 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over100 (31.5%)58 (58.0%)
Total3,278 (73.1%)72 (2.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Moab

According to labor force statistics for Moab, 88.5% of individuals (2,323) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,625) are in the labor force, with 0.6% or 14 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 95.9% or 611 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.5% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Moab
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School155 (76.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma611 (95.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree648 (78.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher909 (95.3%)14 (1.5%)
Total2,323 (88.5%)16 (0.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Moab

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Moab are Management (366 | 11.4%), Business & Financial (184 | 5.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (160 | 5.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (146 | 4.6%), and Community & Social Service (145 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Moab

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Moab, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Health Technologists (74.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (67.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (95.8%), and Community & Social Service (83.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Moab
OccupationMaleFemale
Management74 (20.2%)292 (79.8%)
Business & Financial79 (42.9%)105 (57.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science99 (67.8%)47 (32.2%)
Computers & Mathematics17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science82 (63.6%)47 (36.4%)
Community & Social Service 24 (16.6%)121 (83.5%)
Education, Arts & Media21 (36.2%)37 (63.8%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library3 (4.2%)68 (95.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating93 (58.1%)67 (41.9%)
Health Technologists77 (74.0%)27 (26.0%)
Total (Category)369 (36.9%)632 (63.1%)
Total (Overall)1,647 (51.4%)1,558 (48.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Moab are Food Preparation & Serving (509 | 15.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (468 | 14.6%), Security & Protection (64 | 2.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (42 | 1.3%), and Personal Care & Service (38 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Moab

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Moab, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (65.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (60.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Security & Protection (68.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Moab
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Security & Protection20 (31.2%)44 (68.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention20 (47.6%)22 (52.4%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving334 (65.6%)175 (34.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance281 (60.0%)187 (40.0%)
Personal Care & Service38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)673 (62.1%)411 (37.9%)
Total (Overall)1,647 (51.4%)1,558 (48.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Moab are Sales & Related (326 | 10.2%), and Office & Administration (255 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Moab

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Moab
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related171 (52.4%)155 (47.5%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)255 (100.0%)
Total (Category)171 (29.4%)410 (70.6%)
Total (Overall)1,647 (51.4%)1,558 (48.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Moab are Construction & Extraction (202 | 6.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (50 | 1.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (41 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Moab

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Moab
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry38 (92.7%)3 (7.3%)
Construction & Extraction187 (92.6%)15 (7.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)275 (93.9%)18 (6.1%)
Total (Overall)1,647 (51.4%)1,558 (48.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Moab are Production (204 | 6.4%), and Transportation (42 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Moab

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Moab
OccupationMaleFemale
Production117 (57.4%)87 (42.6%)
Transportation42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)159 (64.6%)87 (35.4%)
Total (Overall)1,647 (51.4%)1,558 (48.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Moab

Employment Industries in Moab

The major employment industries in Moab include Accommodation & Food Services (865 | 27.0%), Retail Trade (459 | 14.3%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (292 | 9.1%), Public Administration (205 | 6.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (199 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Moab

Employment Industries by Sex in Moab

The Moab industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (92.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Educational Services (84.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Moab
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting38 (92.7%)3 (7.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction166 (90.7%)17 (9.3%)
Manufacturing10 (37.0%)17 (63.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Retail Trade265 (57.7%)194 (42.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing80 (49.1%)83 (50.9%)
Utilities90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing98 (33.6%)194 (66.4%)
Professional & Scientific69 (58.5%)49 (41.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support55 (32.4%)115 (67.6%)
Educational Services17 (15.3%)94 (84.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance81 (40.7%)118 (59.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation59 (78.7%)16 (21.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services425 (49.1%)440 (50.9%)
Public Administration144 (70.2%)61 (29.8%)
Total1,647 (51.4%)1,558 (48.6%)

Education in Moab

School Enrollment in Moab

The most common levels of schooling among the 892 students in Moab are middle school (210 | 23.5%), high school (200 | 22.4%), and elementary school (176 | 19.7%).
School Enrollment in Moab
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool10712.0%
Kindergarten434.8%
Elementary School17619.7%
Middle School21023.5%
High School20022.4%
College / Undergraduate10712.0%
Graduate / Professional495.5%
Total892100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Moab

Out of a total of 892 students who are enrolled in schools in Moab, 160 (17.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 732 (82.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 94 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 232 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Moab
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)94 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old232 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds269 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds21 (55.3%)17 (44.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over52 (51.5%)49 (48.5%)
Total732 (82.1%)160 (17.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Moab

Bio, nature & agricultural (245 | 17.9%), arts & humanities (234 | 17.1%), social sciences (129 | 9.5%), education (129 | 9.5%), and psychology (110 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 1,365 individuals in Moab who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Moab
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics493.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural24517.9%
Physical & Health Sciences251.8%
Psychology1108.1%
Social Sciences1299.5%
Engineering120.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies584.3%
Science & Technology987.2%
Business1037.5%
Education1299.5%
Literature & Languages544.0%
Liberal Arts & History292.1%
Visual & Performing Arts211.5%
Communications695.1%
Arts & Humanities23417.1%
Total1,365100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Moab

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Moab

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Moab are males with 2 vehicles (576, accounting for 38.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (436, making up 37.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Moab
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)7 (0.5%)
1 Vehicle288 (19.1%)586 (38.1%)
2 Vehicles576 (38.1%)436 (28.3%)
3 Vehicles503 (33.3%)417 (27.1%)
4 Vehicles129 (8.5%)77 (5.0%)
5 or more Vehicles16 (1.1%)15 (1.0%)
Total1,512 (100.0%)1,538 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Moab

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Moab are 5 to 9 minutes (1,400 commuters, 49.4%), less than 5 minutes (469 commuters, 16.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (359 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Moab
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes46916.5%
5 to 9 Minutes1,40049.4%
10 to 14 Minutes34512.2%
15 to 19 Minutes35912.7%
20 to 24 Minutes351.2%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1445.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes70.3%
45 to 59 Minutes301.1%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes471.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Moab

The most common commute times in Moab are 5 to 9 minutes (510 commuters, 34.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (890 commuters, 65.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Moab
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes282 (19.2%)187 (13.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes510 (34.6%)890 (65.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes277 (18.8%)68 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes194 (13.2%)165 (12.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes21 (1.4%)14 (1.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes124 (8.4%)20 (1.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (0.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes30 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes34 (2.3%)13 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Moab

The most frequent times of departure to work in Moab are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (300, 20.4%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (252, 18.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Moab
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM50 (3.4%)3 (0.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM34 (2.3%)28 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM61 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM16 (1.1%)13 (0.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM252 (17.1%)151 (11.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM164 (11.1%)143 (10.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM215 (14.6%)227 (16.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM300 (20.4%)162 (11.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM66 (4.5%)76 (5.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM17 (1.1%)12 (0.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM32 (2.2%)68 (5.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM224 (15.2%)229 (16.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM41 (2.8%)252 (18.5%)
Total1,472 (100.0%)1,364 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Moab

Occupancy by Ownership in Moab

Of the total 2,284 dwellings in Moab, owner-occupied units account for 1,243 (54.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,041 (45.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Moab
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,24354.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,04145.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,284100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Moab

Occupancy by Household Size in Moab
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household75032.8%
2-Person Household81435.6%
3-Person Household26411.6%
4+ Person Household45620.0%
Total Housing Units2,284100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Moab

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Moab
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household320 (42.7%)430 (57.3%)
2-Person Household483 (59.3%)331 (40.7%)
3-Person Household185 (70.1%)79 (29.9%)
4+ Person Household255 (55.9%)201 (44.1%)
Total Housing Units1,243 (54.4%)1,041 (45.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Moab

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Moab
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School85 (55.6%)68 (44.4%)
High School Diploma343 (69.4%)151 (30.6%)
College/Associate Degree384 (43.5%)498 (56.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher431 (57.1%)324 (42.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Moab

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Moab
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years67629.6%
35 to 44 Years36415.9%
45 to 54 Years2249.8%
55 to 64 Years30513.4%
65 to 74 Years50522.1%
75 to 84 Years1355.9%
85 Years and Over753.3%
Total2,284100.0%

Housing Finances in Moab

Median Income by Occupancy in Moab

Median Income by Occupancy in Moab
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,243 (54.4%)$63,674
Renter-Occupied1,041 (45.6%)$41,924
Average2,284 (100.0%)$52,385

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Moab

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Moab
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (1.0%)108 (10.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)139 (13.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99979 (6.4%)54 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99940 (3.2%)15 (1.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999103 (8.3%)29 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999117 (9.4%)20 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999141 (11.3%)223 (21.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999201 (16.2%)296 (28.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999251 (20.2%)99 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999168 (13.5%)28 (2.7%)
$150,000 or more131 (10.5%)30 (2.9%)
Total1,243 (100.0%)1,041 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Moab

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Moab
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300180 (14.5%)73 (7.0%)
$300 to $499267 (21.5%)16 (1.5%)
$500 to $79987 (7.0%)324 (31.1%)
$800 to $99994 (7.6%)140 (13.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499194 (15.6%)282 (27.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999289 (23.3%)146 (14.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499118 (9.5%)60 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more14 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,243 (100.0%)1,041 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Moab

Housing Structures in Moab

Housing Structures in Moab
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,17751.5%
Single Unit, Attached723.2%
2 Unit Apartments23110.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments331.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2219.7%
10 or more Apartments1918.4%
Mobile Home / Other35915.7%
Total2,284100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Moab

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Moab
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,011 (85.9%)166 (14.1%)
Single Unit, Attached31 (43.1%)41 (56.9%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)231 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)221 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)191 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other201 (56.0%)158 (44.0%)
Total1,243 (54.4%)1,041 (45.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Moab

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Moab
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)123 (11.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms57 (4.6%)301 (28.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms479 (38.5%)448 (43.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms493 (39.7%)141 (13.5%)
8 or more Rooms214 (17.2%)28 (2.7%)
Total1,243 (100.0%)1,041 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Moab

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Moab
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,118 (89.9%)744 (71.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)27 (2.6%)
Electricity98 (7.9%)270 (25.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels27 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,243 (100.0%)1,041 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Moab

Household Vehicle Usage in Moab
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)7 (0.7%)
1 Vehicle158 (12.7%)717 (68.9%)
2 Vehicles589 (47.4%)205 (19.7%)
3 or more Vehicles496 (39.9%)112 (10.8%)
Total1,243 (100.0%)1,041 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Moab

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Moab

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units555688
Median Property Value$374,600$433,300
Median Household Income$75,701$81
Monthly Housing Costs$359$14
Real Estate Taxes$1,583$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Moab

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Moab
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00070 (12.6%)47 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99981 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99984 (15.1%)56 (8.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999167 (30.1%)327 (47.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999153 (27.6%)82 (11.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)162 (23.5%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)14 (2.0%)
Total555 (100.0%)688 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Moab

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Moab
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)29 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999178 (32.1%)12 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (2.9%)44 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99948 (8.6%)101 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99917 (3.1%)93 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999123 (22.2%)184 (26.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999123 (22.2%)128 (18.6%)
$150,000 or more50 (9.0%)45 (6.5%)
Total555 (100.0%)688 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Moab

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Moab
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x172 (31.0%)54,792 (7,963.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x21 (3.8%)81 (11.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x52 (9.4%)36 (5.2%)
4.0x or more310 (55.9%)129 (18.8%)
Total555 (100.0%)688 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Moab

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Moab
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80031 (5.6%)12 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,499165 (29.7%)63 (9.2%)
$800 to $1,499223 (40.2%)346 (50.3%)
Total555 (100.0%)688 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Moab

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Moab

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Moab
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years248 (91.8%)22 (8.2%)
6 to 18 Years516 (68.2%)241 (31.8%)
19 to 25 Years649 (99.5%)3 (0.5%)
26 to 34 Years645 (68.5%)296 (31.5%)
35 to 44 Years543 (75.6%)175 (24.4%)
45 to 54 Years358 (75.5%)116 (24.5%)
55 to 64 Years283 (79.9%)71 (20.1%)
65 to 74 Years785 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older307 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,334 (82.4%)924 (17.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Moab

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Moab
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born248 (91.8%)22 (8.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen516 (68.2%)241 (31.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen649 (99.5%)3 (0.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Moab

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Moab
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000713 (65.4%)377 (34.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999779 (90.7%)80 (9.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,069 (82.5%)227 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999808 (82.9%)167 (17.1%)
$100,000 and over959 (93.2%)70 (6.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Moab

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Moab
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6189 (70.0%)59 (21.8%)
6 to 18 Years238 (31.4%)376 (49.7%)
19 to 25 Years103 (15.8%)546 (83.7%)
25 to 34 Years87 (9.2%)558 (59.3%)
35 to 44 Years94 (13.1%)449 (62.5%)
45 to 54 Years52 (11.0%)306 (64.6%)
55 to 64 Years97 (27.4%)220 (62.2%)
65 to 74 Years785 (100.0%)306 (39.0%)
75 Years and over289 (94.1%)249 (81.1%)
Total1,934 (36.8%)3,069 (58.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Moab

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Moab
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years34 (3.8%)61 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years146 (19.6%)102 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years76 (19.7%)108 (27.0%)
75 Years and over49 (35.2%)115 (68.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Moab

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Moab: <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 Years140 (18.8%)10 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)108 (27.0%)
75 Years and over20 (14.4%)27 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Moab: <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%)37 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years49 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)27 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Moab: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)59 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years6 (0.8%)58 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years18 (4.7%)108 (27.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)27 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Moab: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years17 (1.9%)2 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)20 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years27 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over29 (20.9%)115 (68.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Moab: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over29 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Moab

Computing Device Access in Moab

Computing Device Access in Moab
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,63871.7%
Smartphone1,93884.9%
Tablet1,21553.2%
No Computing Device2119.2%
Total2,284100.0%

Internet Access in Moab

Internet Access in Moab
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1365.9%
Broadband Home1,51366.2%
Cellular Data Only2089.1%
Satellite Internet482.1%
No Internet38716.9%
Total2,284100.0%

Moab Summary

Moab, Utah is a small city located in the southeastern corner of the state, near the Colorado border. It is the county seat of Grand County and is situated in a beautiful desert landscape, surrounded by red rock formations and the Colorado River. The city has a population of 5,046 as of the 2020 census, and is the largest city in Grand County.

History

The area around Moab has been inhabited for thousands of years, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Archaic period. The first Europeans to explore the area were Spanish explorers in the late 1700s. The first permanent settlement in the area was established in 1855 by Mormon pioneers, who named the settlement Moab after the biblical city of Moab. The settlement was initially a farming community, but by the late 1800s, the area had become a popular tourist destination due to its stunning scenery.
In the early 1900s, the city began to grow rapidly, and by the 1950s, it had become a popular destination for outdoor recreation. The city was incorporated in 1951, and in the following decades, it continued to grow and develop. Today, Moab is a popular tourist destination, known for its stunning scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities, and unique culture.

Geography

Moab is located in the southeastern corner of Utah, near the Colorado border. It is situated in a desert landscape, surrounded by red rock formations and the Colorado River. The city is located at an elevation of 4,025 feet, and has a total area of 8.3 square miles.
The climate in Moab is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average high temperature in the summer is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average low temperature in the winter is around 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Moab is largely based on tourism. The city is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, and is home to several national parks and monuments, including Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park. The city also has a thriving arts and culture scene, with several galleries, museums, and performing arts venues.
In addition to tourism, Moab is also home to several industries, including mining, oil and gas, and agriculture. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large aluminum smelter.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Moab was 5,046. The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 4.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.
The median household income in Moab was $45,945, and the median family income was $50,945. The per capita income in the city was $25,945. About 11.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Moab?
Total Population of Moab is 5,329.
What is the Total Male Population of Moab?
Total Male Population of Moab is 2,738.
What is the Total Female Population of Moab?
Total Female Population of Moab is 2,591.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Moab?
There are 105.67 Males per 100 Females in Moab.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Moab?
There are 94.63 Females per 100 Males in Moab.
What is the Median Population Age in Moab?
Median Population Age in Moab is 36.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Moab
Average Family Size in Moab is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Moab
Average Household Size in Moab is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Moab?
Per Capita income in Moab is $32,173.
What is the Median Family Income in Moab?
Median Family Income in Moab is $63,393.
What is the Median Household income in Moab?
Median Household Income in Moab is $52,385.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Moab?
Income or Wage Gap in Moab is 14.0%.
Women in Moab earn 86.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Moab?
Family Income Deficit in Moab is $11,251.
Families that are below poverty line in Moab earn $11,251 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Moab?
Inequality or Gini Index in Moab is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Moab?
There are 3,278 People in the Labor Forcein in Moab.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Moab?
73.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Moab.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Moab?
Unemployment Rate in Moab is 2.2%.