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Duchesne, UT


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Duchesne, Utah

Duchesne, Utah is 66 miles E of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 288 miles W of Denver, Colorado. It is in Duchesne county. The population of the city is 1,408.

The People and Families of Duchesne

In Duchesne, about 66% of adults are married. Duchesne, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Duchesne.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Duchesne had a median family income of $37,174.

Duchesne Housing

Of the housing in Duchesne, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Duchesne, 89% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Duchesne strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Duchesne Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Duchesne, UT

Comparing Duchesne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old107
Male Share of the Population82
Racial Diversity54
Female Share of the Population49
Well-Paid Single Men34
Well-Paid Single Women26
Senior Citizens26
Age of the Population16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size103
Portion of People Married93

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults52
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents48
People Living Alone39
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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