Ballard, UT

Census Place

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2021 Population

1,511

0.199% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.1

1.19% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.4%

0.558% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$69,583

4.87% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$174,000

2.17% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Ballard, UT had a population of 1.51k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $69,583. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ballard, UT grew from 1,508 to 1,511, a 0.199% increase and its median household income grew from $66,354 to $69,583, a 4.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ballard, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.62%), White (Hispanic) (6.49%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.96%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.71%).

None of the households in Ballard, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.6% of the residents in Ballard, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ballard, UT are Uintah Basin Technical College (769 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Ballard, UT was $174,000, and the homeownership rate was 90.1%.

Most people in Ballard, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Ballard, UT was 3 cars per household.

United States Utah Uintah County, UT Vernal, UT Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT

Population & Diversity

Ballard, UT is home to a population of 1.51k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.54% of Ballard, UT residents were born outside of the country (114 people).

In 2021, there were 11.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.12k people) in Ballard, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 100 Two+ (Hispanic) and 98 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93.6%

2021 Citizenship

95%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.6% of Ballard, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ballard, UT was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ballard, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ballard, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.12k ± 236
Two+ (Hispanic)
100 ± 99.6
White (Hispanic)
98 ± 81

14.6%

Hispanic Population

221 people

14.6% of the people in Ballard, UT are hispanic (221 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ballard, UT as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

7.54%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

114 people

6.56%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

99 people

As of 2021, 7.54% of Ballard, UT residents (114 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ballard, UT was 6.56%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ballard, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
22 ± 23
Vietnam
17 ± 20
Gulf War (1990s)
9 ± 16

Ballard, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ballard, UT employs 641 people. The largest industries in Ballard, UT are Accommodation & Food Services (117 people), Retail Trade (83 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (82 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,929), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,571), and Construction ($48,472).

Employment

Occupations

641

2021 Value

± 166

6.13%

1 Year growth

± 33.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ballard, UT grew at a rate of 6.13%, from 604 employees to 641 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ballard, UT, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (91 people), Transportation Occupations (89 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (87 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ballard, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

641

2021 Value

± 166

6.13%

1 Year growth

± 33.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ballard, UT grew at a rate of 6.13%, from 604 employees to 641 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ballard, UT, are Accommodation & Food Services (117 people), Retail Trade (83 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (82 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ballard, UT, though some of these residents may live in Ballard, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,919

Median earning men ± $8,269

$8,750

Median earning women ± $11,151

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($91,250), Public Administration ($63,068), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($58,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,250), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,688), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($26,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19.1B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($18B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($10.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$155B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $155B. This is expected to increase 105% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.7B
Nevada
$9.02B
Texas
$6.51B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.7B, followed by Nevada with $9.02B and Texas and $6.51B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%).

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ballard, UT. Showing the available data for Utah.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Ballard, UT awarded 769 degrees. The student population of Ballard, UT in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 803 male students and 352 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ballard, UT are White (675 and 87.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (57 and 7.41%), American Indian or Alaska Native (22 and 2.86%), and Asian (5 and 0.65%).

The largest universities in Ballard, UT by number of degrees awarded are Uintah Basin Technical College (769 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ballard, UT are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (171 and 22.2%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (109 and 14.2%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (80 and 10.4%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.506% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.573% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (635k), High School or Equivalent (560k), and Bachelors Degree (475k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ballard, UT was $174,000 in 2021, which is 0.71 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $170,300 to $174,000, a 2.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Ballard, UT is 90.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ballard, UT have an average commute time of 15.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ballard, UT is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Property

$174,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$23,940

$345

Median Property Taxes

±$68

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ballard, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ballard, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

90.1%

Homeownership

2021

58.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 90.1% of the housing units in Ballard, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 91%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ballard, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Ballard, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,583

Median Household Income

± $8,907

383

Number of Households

± 71

In 2021, the median household income of the 383 households in Ballard, UT grew to $69,583 from the previous year's value of $66,354.

The following chart displays the households in Ballard, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ballard, UT is from Utah.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Utah

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2021, the income inequality in Utah was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.138% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.2%)
Carpooled (17.6%)
Worked At Home (9.12%)

In 2021, 72.2% of workers in Ballard, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.6%) and those who worked at home (9.12%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ballard, UT have a shorter commute time (15.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Ballard, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ballard, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ballard, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ballard, UT have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ballard, UT (246 out of 1.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ballard, UT is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.2% of the population of Ballard, UT has health coverage, with 49.5% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 8.74% on Medicare, 8.6% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Uintah County, UT see 3249 patients per year on average, which represents a 10% increase from the previous year (2953 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1893 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 692 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,249 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Uintah County, UT

Primary care physicians in Uintah County, UT see an average of 3,249 patients per year. This represents a 10% increase from the previous year (2,953 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Uintah County, UT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 34.2% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.53% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.8% were men and 46.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

49.5%

Employer Coverage

21.4%

Medicaid

8.74%

Medicare

8.6%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ballard, UT declined by 1.31% from 11.9% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ballard, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.