Ephraim is a city located in Sanpete County Utah. Ephraim has a 2024 population of 6,269. Ephraim is currently growing at a rate of 2.64% annually and its population has increased by 11.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,623 in 2020.
The average household income in Ephraim is $80,940 with a poverty rate of 17.27%. The median age in Ephraim is 21.8 years: 21.8 years for males, and 21.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ephraim was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,277 | 90.9% |
| Other race | 208 | 3.58% |
| Black or African American | 127 | 2.19% |
| Two or more races | 125 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,681 | 3.17 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Married | 899 | 3.7 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Non Family | 594 | 2.42 | 21.2 | 78.8 |
| Male | 104 | 2.74 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Female | 84 | 3.35 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
3.57
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
53.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 3.53% |
| Associates Degree | 366 | 15.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 608 | 25.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 415 | 17.23% |
| High School Graduate | 284 | 11.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.25% |
| Some College | 644 | 26.74% |
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 | 2,259 | 2,186 | 980 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 55 | 19 |
| Other Race | 56 | 50 | 14 |
| Asian | 25 | 21 | 17 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 7 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,625 | $57,237 | $30,536 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,615 | $94,063 | $61,686 |
| High School Graduate | $41,607 | $58,864 | $39,329 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,875 | $46,563 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,117 | $61,739 | $36,375 |
| Some College | $47,750 | $53,500 | $35,167 |
$52,117
Average Earnings
$61,739
Average Male
$36,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.04% of Ephraim residents speak only English, while 7.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,853 | 809 | 16.67% |
| Black | 90 | 90 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 234 | 22 | 9.4% |
| Other | 169 | 9 | 5.33% |
17.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.62%
Male Poverty Rate
17.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ephraim is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ephraim is Other, with 5.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Male Unemployed | 40.67% |
| Female Employed | 14.23% |
| Male Employed | 7.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,172 | $95,202 |
| Households | $71,661 | $80,940 |
| Married Families | $86,450 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,250 | $54,305 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
115
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115 | 2.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
75.97%
Born in Ephraim
95.66%
Native Born
4.34%
Foreign Born
3.72%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
95.66% of Ephraim residents were born in the United States, with 75.97% having been born in Utah. 3.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,078 | 162 | 2.34% |
| 2028 | 6,916 | 162 | 2.4% |
| 2027 | 6,754 | 161 | 2.44% |
| 2026 | 6,593 | 162 | 2.52% |
| 2025 | 6,431 | 162 | 2.58% |
| 2024 | 6,269 | 161 | 2.64% |
| 2023 | 6,108 | 178 | 3% |
| 2022 | 5,930 | 160 | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 5,770 | 147 | 2.61% |
| 2020 | 5,623 | -1,691 | -23.12% |
| 2019 | 7,314 | 46 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 7,268 | 139 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 7,129 | 119 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 7,010 | 199 | 2.92% |
| 2015 | 6,811 | 164 | 2.47% |
| 2014 | 6,647 | 12 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 6,635 | 193 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6,442 | 88 | 1.38% |
| 2011 | 6,354 | 201 | 3.27% |
| 2010 | 6,153 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,505 | 1,142 | 33.96% |
| 1990 | 3,363 | 553 | 19.68% |
| 1980 | 2,810 | -4,268 | -60.3% |