City · Utah
Santaquin, Utah
Santaquin, city, mostly in Utah County (99.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Juab County, Utah. Santaquin had 18,989 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 38.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,725 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,436 (±54). GEOID 4967770.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,989
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,725 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,436 ±54
Median household income
$99,837
±$4,117 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$465,100
±$14,674 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,397
±$297 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Santaquin and what county is it in?
Santaquin is a city mostly in Utah County (99.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Juab County, Utah. It covers 10.5 square miles of land, 1,301 residents per square mile in 2020.
Santaquin is in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utah County | 13,710 | 99.9% |
| Juab County | 15 | 0.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Santaquin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,989 people lived in Santaquin on July 1, 2025, up 38.4% since 2020, faster than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020 Census counted 13,725 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,436 (±54).
| Measure | Santaquin | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,436 ±54 | 705,400 | +4,752 |
| Households | 4,614 ±192 | 203,018 | +1,604 |
| Average household size | 3.56 ±0.15 | 3.39 | −0.32 |
| Housing units | 4,733 ±208 | 211,066 | +1,704 |
Santaquin's population since 2000
From 4,834 in 2000 to 18,989 in 2025: up 292.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Santaquin 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 Santaquin?
The median resident of Santaquin is 28.1 years old; 38.1% are under 18 and 6.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.2%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Santaquin | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.1 ±1.3 | 25.8 | +3.4 |
| Under 18 years | 38.1% ±1.9 pts | 31.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 6.8% ±1.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Male | 50.9% ±1.8 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.2% ±3.7 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.8% ±3.8 pts | 77.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7% ±1.6 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.9% ±3.9 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 7.4% ±1.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3% ±2.1 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9% ±1.6 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.6% ±3.6 pts | 44.4% | +8.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6% ±1.7 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9% ±3.6 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±2.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 Santaquin earn?
Half of Santaquin's 4,614 households earn less than $99,837 a year (±$4,117), against $100,671 in Utah County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 the median was $88,820 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,017 after inflation. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Santaquin | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,837 ±$4,117 | $100,671 | +$11,017 |
| Mean household income | $113,639 ±$6,118 | $127,591 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,904 ±$1,910 | $37,082 | +$5,965 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.9% ±1.9 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.3% ±3.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.7% ±2.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±0.8 pts | 98.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.0% ±1.3 pts | 93.4% | – |
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 Santaquin?
Owners occupy 90.4% of Santaquin's occupied homes and renters 9.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $465,100 by its owner (±$14,674). The median renter pays $1,397 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Santaquin | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $465,100 ±$14,674 | $538,700 | +$155,457 |
| Median gross rent | $1,397 ±$297 | $1,541 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.8% ±11.8 pts | 35.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,991 ±$83 | $2,115 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.4% ±3.0 pts | 68.3% | +5.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.6% ±3.0 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Housing units | 4,733 ±208 | 211,066 | +1,704 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7% ±8.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.4% ±3.4 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% ±2.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 14.8% ±3.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 34.0% ±3.8 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6% ±1.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Santaquin building?
Builders took permits for 231 new housing units in Santaquin in 2025 (157 in single-family houses), 12.2 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 Santaquin work and get to work?
72.7% of Santaquin's workers drive alone and 14.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.1%.
| Measure | Santaquin | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.0% ±2.5 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±1.2 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.7% ±3.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0% ±2.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.6% ±2.9 pts | 19.0% | +8.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.8 min ±1.9 | 22.6 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 Santaquin?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Santaquin, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $90,867 (Tract 105.06) to $115,861 (Tract 104.09).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 105.05Utah County | 5,266 | $97,889 |
| Tract 104.09Utah County | 4,568 | $115,861 |
| Tract 105.06Utah County | 2,998 | $90,867 |
| Tract 106Utah County | 7,094 | $117,857 |
| Tract 104.10Utah County | 4,580 | $96,029 |
| Tract 105.04Utah County | 4,000 | $76,100 |
| Tract 102Juab County | 5,344 | $93,208 |
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 Santaquin) · Census block assignment files
How does Santaquin compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Santaquin is the 2,023rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 50th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Santaquin ranks 79th 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 | 50th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 5th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 73rd | 167 |
| Median household income | 79th | 165 |
| Per capita income | 121st | 167 |
| Median home value | 88th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 87th | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 95th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 102nd | 166 |
| Median age | 145th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 28th | 167 |
| Work from home | 89th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 27th | 167 |
Santaquin's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare Santaquin 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 Santaquin?
12 of the 57 figures for Santaquin 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 Santaquin 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 Santaquin.