Parowan is a city located in Iron County Utah. Parowan has a 2024 population of 3,235. It is also the county seat of Iron County. Parowan is currently growing at a rate of 1.7% annually and its population has increased by 7.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,018 in 2020.
The average household income in Parowan is $69,042 with a poverty rate of 16.21%. The median age in Parowan is 38.6 years: 33.9 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parowan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,815 | 90.95% |
| Native American | 152 | 4.91% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 2.23% |
| Other race | 59 | 1.91% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,034 | 2.97 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 574 | 3.85 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Non Family | 370 | 1.35 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 54 | 5 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Female | 36 | 2.58 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
3.81
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 127 | 6.5% |
| Associates Degree | 388 | 19.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 294 | 15.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 3.79% |
| High School Graduate | 434 | 22.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 1.59% |
| Some College | 606 | 31.01% |
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 | 1,825 | 1,683 | 354 |
| Hispanic | 68 | 52 | 0 |
| Other Race | 59 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 36 | 14 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 38.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,182 | $0 | $11,319 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,241 | $40,677 | $25,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,565 | $39,022 | $24,954 |
| Some College | $30,066 | $33,295 | $0 |
$32,565
Average Earnings
$39,022
Average Male
$24,954
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.05% of Parowan residents speak only English, while 0.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,790 | 499 | 17.89% |
16.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.75%
Male Poverty Rate
13.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parowan is White, with 17.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parowan is White, with 17.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.91% |
| High School | 12.06% |
| Some College | 10.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.38% |
| Male Employed | 7.87% |
| Female Employed | 5.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,955 | $89,109 |
| Households | $49,934 | $69,042 |
| Married Families | $70,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,961 | $32,919 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
103
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 4.45% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 38.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
57.45%
Born in Parowan
98.87%
Native Born
1.13%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
98.87% of Parowan residents were born in the United States, with 57.45% having been born in Utah. 0.61% 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 | 3,507 | 55 | 1.59% |
| 2028 | 3,452 | 54 | 1.59% |
| 2027 | 3,398 | 54 | 1.61% |
| 2026 | 3,344 | 55 | 1.67% |
| 2025 | 3,289 | 54 | 1.67% |
| 2024 | 3,235 | 54 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 3,181 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 3,176 | 66 | 2.12% |
| 2021 | 3,110 | 92 | 3.05% |
| 2020 | 3,018 | -168 | -5.27% |
| 2019 | 3,186 | 65 | 2.08% |
| 2018 | 3,121 | 78 | 2.56% |
| 2017 | 3,043 | 61 | 2.05% |
| 2016 | 2,982 | 61 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 2,921 | 67 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 2,854 | 28 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 2,826 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 2,832 | 15 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 2,817 | 12 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 2,805 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,565 | -942 | -26.86% |