Blanding is a city located in San Juan County Utah. Blanding has a 2024 population of 3,122. Blanding is currently declining at a rate of -2.1% annually and its population has decreased by -7.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,388 in 2020.
The average household income in Blanding is $89,545 with a poverty rate of 19.12%. The median age in Blanding is 30.3 years: 27.9 years for males, and 32.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blanding was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,076 | 62.06% |
| Native American | 711 | 21.26% |
| Two or more races | 294 | 8.79% |
| Other race | 134 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 71 | 2.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 53 | 1.58% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.18% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,092 | 2.89 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 597 | 3.44 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Non Family | 318 | 1.17 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Female | 157 | 4.21 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
| Male | 20 | 3.4 | 100 | 0 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 98 | 5.24% |
| Associates Degree | 256 | 13.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 405 | 21.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 157 | 8.4% |
| High School Graduate | 425 | 22.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 3.26% |
| Some College | 467 | 24.99% |
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 | 1,180 | 1,142 | 477 |
| Native American | 363 | 272 | 48 |
| Other Race | 125 | 116 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 69 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 75 | 0 |
| Islander | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,500 | $46,875 | $56,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,375 | $0 | $26,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,234 | $46,324 | $34,962 |
| Some College | $45,038 | $46,593 | $36,417 |
$42,234
Average Earnings
$46,324
Average Male
$34,962
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.33% of Blanding residents speak only English, while 19.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 10.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,894 | 304 | 16.05% |
| Native | 584 | 170 | 29.11% |
| Hispanic | 223 | 86 | 38.57% |
| Other | 132 | 39 | 29.55% |
| Asian | 68 | 11 | 16.18% |
19.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.1%
Male Poverty Rate
20.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blanding is Hispanic, with 38.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blanding is White, with 16.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.41% |
| High School | 21.81% |
| Some College | 18.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 8.93% |
| Female Employed | 6.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,250 | $111,631 |
| Households | $61,833 | $89,545 |
| Married Families | $91,902 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,205 | $33,235 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
132
Number of Veterans
132
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 5.59% |
| Other Race | 39 | 29.55% |
| Native American | 10 | 1.93% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 7.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
91.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
62.24%
Born in Blanding
94.53%
Native Born
5.47%
Foreign Born
2.48%
Non Citizen
2.99%
Naturalized
94.53% of Blanding residents were born in the United States, with 62.24% having been born in Utah. 2.48% 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 | 2,790 | -67 | -2.35% |
| 2028 | 2,857 | -66 | -2.26% |
| 2027 | 2,923 | -66 | -2.21% |
| 2026 | 2,989 | -67 | -2.19% |
| 2025 | 3,056 | -66 | -2.11% |
| 2024 | 3,122 | -67 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 3,189 | -52 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 3,241 | -93 | -2.79% |
| 2021 | 3,334 | -54 | -1.59% |
| 2020 | 3,388 | -176 | -4.94% |
| 2019 | 3,564 | -51 | -1.41% |
| 2018 | 3,615 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 3,616 | -18 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 3,634 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 3,628 | 37 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 3,591 | 72 | 2.05% |
| 2013 | 3,519 | 62 | 1.79% |
| 2012 | 3,457 | 117 | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 3,340 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 3,330 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,162 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,162 | 44 | 1.41% |
| 1980 | 3,118 | 328 | 11.76% |