City · Utah
Moab, Utah
Moab, city, in Grand County, Utah. Moab had 5,206 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,366 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,312 (±17). GEOID 4950700.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,206
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,366 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,312 ±17
Median household income
$61,667
±$12,096 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$518,900
±$62,023 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$969
±$468 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Moab and what county is it in?
Moab is a city in Grand County, Utah. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 1,117 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 Moab, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,206 people lived in Moab on July 1, 2025, down 2.8% since 2020, while Utah grew 8.2%. The 2020 Census counted 5,366 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,312 (±17).
| Measure | Moab | Grand County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,312 ±17 | 9,754 | +44 |
| Households | 2,452 ±196 | 4,554 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.13 ±0.17 | 2.11 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,628 ±181 | 5,424 | no clear change |
Moab's population since 2000
From 4,779 in 2000 to 5,206 in 2025: up 8.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Moab 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 Moab?
The median resident of Moab is 35.8 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.6%. 10.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Moab | Grand County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 ±4.0 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% ±3.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7% ±3.1 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 53.2% ±5.1 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.6% ±4.2 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.1% ±4.3 pts | 77.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±2.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.3% ±4.5 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.6% ±4.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±2.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6% ±3.7 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.6% ±4.0 pts | 10.9% | −11.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2% ±3.9 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.4% ±7.2 pts | 37.5% | +10.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4% ±4.0 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.5% ±5.3 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.9% ±4.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
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 Moab earn?
Half of Moab's 2,452 households earn less than $61,667 a year (±$12,096), against $67,106 in Grand County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 it was $62,972 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Moab | Grand County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,667 ±$12,096 | $67,106 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,651 ±$13,345 | $90,104 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,868 ±$5,594 | $42,062 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.9% ±6.5 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.0% ±12.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±3.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% ±5.6 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.3% ±7.4 pts | 87.1% | – |
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 Moab?
Owners occupy 59.6% of Moab's occupied homes and renters 40.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $518,900 by its owner (±$62,023). The median renter pays $969 a month including utilities, and 41.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Moab | Grand County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $518,900 ±$62,023 | $538,700 | +$226,364 |
| Median gross rent | $969 ±$468 | $1,118 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.4% ±13.2 pts | 33.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,675 ±$168 | $1,700 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.6% ±8.7 pts | 70.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.4% ±8.7 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,628 ±181 | 5,424 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4% ±9.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.3% ±7.1 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.4% ±7.4 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.2% ±7.9 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0% ±2.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% ±6.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
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 many new homes is Moab building?
Builders took permits for 90 new housing units in Moab in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 17.3 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Utah.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Moab work and get to work?
65.4% of Moab's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 11.7 minutes.
| Measure | Moab | Grand County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.9% ±5.7 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±3.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 65.4% ±7.9 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.8% ±7.1 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.2% ±3.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4% ±3.4 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.7 min ±2.7 | 14.7 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 Moab?
1 census tract lies mostly in Moab, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2Grand County | 4,804 | $57,029 |
| Tract 3.01Grand County | 3,029 | $91,563 |
| Tract 3.02Grand County | 1,921 | $80,625 |
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 Moab) · Census block assignment files
How does Moab compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Moab is the 4,777th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 93rd-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Moab ranks 158th 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 | 93rd | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 139th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 83rd | 167 |
| Median household income | 158th | 165 |
| Per capita income | 86th | 167 |
| Median home value | 63rd | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 131st | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 17th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56th | 166 |
| Median age | 55th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 155th | 167 |
| Work from home | 129th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 164th | 167 |
Moab's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare Moab 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 Moab?
15 of the 57 figures for Moab 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 Moab 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 Moab.