La Verkin is a city located in Washington County Utah. La Verkin has a 2024 population of 4,564. La Verkin is currently growing at a rate of 1.2% annually and its population has increased by 4.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,347 in 2020.
The average household income in La Verkin is $71,382 with a poverty rate of 25.39%. The median age in La Verkin is 31.1 years: 31.2 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Verkin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,678 | 83.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 373 | 8.42% |
| Two or more races | 190 | 4.29% |
| Other race | 125 | 2.82% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,360 | 3.25 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Married | 860 | 3.66 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 288 | 1.49 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Female | 138 | 3.78 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Male | 74 | 4.46 | 31.1 | 68.9 |
3.55
Average Family Size
3.25
Average Household Size
77.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 3.81% |
| Associates Degree | 236 | 9.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 465 | 17.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 116 | 4.46% |
| High School Graduate | 756 | 29.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.04% |
| Some College | 925 | 35.6% |
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 | 2,194 | 2,112 | 518 |
| Hispanic | 183 | 181 | 63 |
| Islander | 124 | 124 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 93 | 23 |
| Other Race | 87 | 85 | 40 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 45.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,985 | $44,107 | $35,644 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,773 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,625 | $35,969 | $35,143 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,411 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,080 | $35,148 | $32,631 |
| Some College | $31,793 | $32,043 | $31,500 |
$34,080
Average Earnings
$35,148
Average Male
$32,631
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.16% of La Verkin residents speak only English, while 9.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,496 | 708 | 20.25% |
| Islander | 373 | 339 | 90.88% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 46 | 15.33% |
| Multiple | 190 | 25 | 13.16% |
25.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.5%
Male Poverty Rate
21.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Verkin is Islander, with 90.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Verkin is Multiple, with 13.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19% |
| Some College | 17.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.79% |
| Male Employed | 11.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,659 | $75,346 |
| Households | $63,061 | $71,382 |
| Married Families | $64,939 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,167 | $43,302 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
241
Number of Veterans
241
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 140 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 234 | 8.72% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 5.79% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 3.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
53.65%
Born in La Verkin
97.9%
Native Born
2.1%
Foreign Born
1.87%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
97.9% of La Verkin residents were born in the United States, with 53.65% having been born in Utah. 1.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,835 | 54 | 1.13% |
| 2028 | 4,781 | 54 | 1.14% |
| 2027 | 4,727 | 55 | 1.18% |
| 2026 | 4,672 | 54 | 1.17% |
| 2025 | 4,618 | 54 | 1.18% |
| 2024 | 4,564 | 54 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 4,510 | -24 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 4,534 | 64 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 4,470 | 123 | 2.83% |
| 2020 | 4,347 | -101 | -2.27% |
| 2019 | 4,448 | 50 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 4,398 | 44 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 4,354 | 91 | 2.13% |
| 2016 | 4,263 | 62 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 4,201 | 32 | 0.77% |
| 2014 | 4,169 | 30 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 4,139 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 4,143 | 37 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 4,106 | 41 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 4,065 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,392 | -1,443 | -29.84% |