City · Utah
Ephraim, Utah
Ephraim, city, in Sanpete County, Utah. Ephraim had 6,393 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,611 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,949 (±17). GEOID 4923530.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,393
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,611 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,949 ±17
Median household income
$66,541
±$10,459 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$423,700
±$23,518 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$928
±$89 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Ephraim and what county is it in?
Ephraim is a city in Sanpete County, Utah. It covers 5.1 square miles of land, 1,096 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ephraim, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,393 people lived in Ephraim on July 1, 2025, up 13.8% since 2020, faster than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020 Census counted 5,611 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,949 (±17).
| Measure | Ephraim | Sanpete County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,949 ±17 | 29,719 | −1,153 |
| Households | 1,752 ±152 | 8,888 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.08 ±0.27 | 3.04 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,917 ±148 | 10,578 | no clear change |
Ephraim's population since 2000
From 4,505 in 2000 to 6,393 in 2025: up 41.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ephraim as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ephraim?
The median resident of Ephraim is 22.1 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 10.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.6%. 8.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ephraim | Sanpete County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.1 ±0.7 | 33.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±2.9 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.7% ±2.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 50.0% ±3.8 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.6% ±4.8 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.5% ±5.3 pts | 83.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.9% ±3.4 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.3% ±4.4 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9% ±1.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.2% ±2.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5% ±2.7 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.3% ±2.6 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.8% ±7.5 pts | 22.9% | +9.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.5% ±4.9 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 66.3% ±5.7 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±2.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ephraim earn?
Half of Ephraim's 1,752 households earn less than $66,541 a year (±$10,459), against $70,083 in Sanpete County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,506 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,035 after inflation. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ephraim | Sanpete County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,541 ±$10,459 | $70,083 | +$13,035 |
| Mean household income | $78,815 ±$8,231 | $84,824 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,227 ±$2,471 | $26,995 | +$4,549 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3% ±5.0 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.7% ±6.3 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.1% ±3.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% ±0.7 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.3% ±8.6 pts | 86.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ephraim?
Owners occupy 49.5% of Ephraim's occupied homes and renters 50.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $423,700 by its owner (±$23,518). The median renter pays $928 a month including utilities, and 30.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ephraim | Sanpete County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $423,700 ±$23,518 | $347,200 | +$154,178 |
| Median gross rent | $928 ±$89 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.4% ±13.9 pts | 33.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,635 ±$145 | $1,453 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.5% ±7.5 pts | 74.3% | −10.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.5% ±7.5 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,917 ±148 | 10,578 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2% ±3.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.7% ±7.0 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8% ±2.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.2% ±5.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.6% ±5.6 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±3.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Ephraim work and get to work?
65.8% of Ephraim's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.5%.
| Measure | Ephraim | Sanpete County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3% ±4.5 pts | 56.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.5% ±6.3 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.8% ±7.3 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.8% ±5.0 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 11.3% ±4.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3% ±3.5 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.9 min ±3.0 | 21.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ephraim?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Ephraim (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $65,933 (Tract 9724.01) to $74,785 (Tract 9724.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9724.02Sanpete County | 4,474 | $74,785 |
| Tract 9724.01Sanpete County | 1,819 | $65,933 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ephraim) · Census block assignment files
How does Ephraim compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ephraim is the 4,281st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 85th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Ephraim ranks 148th of 165 places in Utah with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 85th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 41st | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th | 167 |
| Median household income | 148th | 165 |
| Per capita income | 162nd | 167 |
| Median home value | 105th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 134th | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 15th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54th | 166 |
| Median age | 167th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 160th | 167 |
| Work from home | 133rd | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 143rd | 167 |
Ephraim's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare Ephraim with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ephraim?
12 of the 57 figures for Ephraim on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ephraim are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ephraim.