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 $68,502 with a poverty rate of 12.63%. The median age in La Verkin is 31.1 years: 29.6 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Verkin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,752 | 86.06% |
| Other race | 294 | 6.74% |
| Two or more races | 244 | 5.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,427 | 3.05 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Married | 886 | 3.54 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 349 | 1.33 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Female | 110 | 3.52 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Male | 82 | 4.52 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
3.47
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
75.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 188 | 7.3% |
| Associates Degree | 302 | 11.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 600 | 23.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 141 | 5.47% |
| High School Graduate | 431 | 16.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.13% |
| Some College | 886 | 34.38% |
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 | 2,216 | 2,108 | 689 |
| Hispanic | 206 | 146 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 75 | 22 |
| Other Race | 112 | 52 | 30 |
| Islander | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 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 white people with a rate of 31.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,654 | $48,850 | $35,386 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,647 | $0 | $54,883 |
| High School Graduate | $33,718 | $35,417 | $32,885 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,438 | $45,560 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,864 | $39,073 | $29,827 |
| Some College | $30,685 | $33,347 | $26,575 |
$33,864
Average Earnings
$39,073
Average Male
$29,827
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.2% of La Verkin residents speak only English, while 3.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,617 | 457 | 12.63% |
| Multiple | 244 | 58 | 23.77% |
| Hispanic | 461 | 34 | 7.38% |
12.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.57%
Male Poverty Rate
9.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Verkin is Multiple, with 23.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Verkin is Hispanic, with 7.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.96% |
| Some College | 12.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.99% |
| High School | 3.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Employed | 10.82% |
| Female Employed | 5.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,188 | $74,193 |
| Households | $56,392 | $68,502 |
| Married Families | $63,929 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,804 | $41,579 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
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
222
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 123 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 7.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
58.33%
Born in La Verkin
97.82%
Native Born
2.18%
Foreign Born
1.81%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
97.82% of La Verkin residents were born in the United States, with 58.33% having been born in Utah. 1.81% 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 | 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% |