Ephraim, Utah
Ephraim: City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States
About
Ephraim is a city located in the county of Sanpete in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,135 and a population density of 643 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,385 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Ephraim
| Population : | 7,385 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Utah (United States) |
| County : | Sanpete County |
| Postal code : | 84627 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 435 |
| Area : | 9.54 km2 |
| Named for : | Ephraim |
| Altitude : | 5,541 feet / 1689 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:01:08 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 774 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ephraim is located at 39°21'35"N 111°35'11"W (39.3596800, -111.5863100).
Ephraim map
- Official Website
Official website of Ephraim
Demographics
The population of Ephraim increased by 16.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,135 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,352 | 3.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,439 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,634 | 2.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,645 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,808 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,006 | 2.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,121 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,264 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,308 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,385 | 1.04% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,866 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 22,621 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,589 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 22,621 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 52.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 43.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 50.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,140 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,603 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,603 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $81,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,117 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $386 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $621 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 17 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,360 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 65.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,856 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 48,496 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 564,088 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 167,121 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,524 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,803 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,297 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 333 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,309 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 162,324 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 5.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,389 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,652 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 744 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 780 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 672 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 924 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 153 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,412 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 41.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 548.39 |
Schools in Ephraim
College & universities near Ephraim, UT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230597 | Snow College | Ephraim (UT) | 84627 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ephraim, UT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HER | Helper | 1 Depot Street | RAIL |
| PRO | Provo | 300 West 600 South | RAIL |
Post offices near Ephraim
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ephraim Post Office | Ephraim (UT) | 84627 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ephraim , Wisconsin village in Door County, Wisconsin with a population of 283 people.
Other cities in Sanpete County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sanpete County , UT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Manti | 3,790 | City and county seat of Sanpete County, Utah, United States |
| Gunnison | 3,675 | City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States |
| Mount Pleasant | 3,580 | City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States |
| Moroni | 1,575 | City in Sanpete County, Utah, United Staes |
| Centerfield | 1,517 | City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States |
| Fairview | 1,381 | City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States |
| Fountain Green | 1,182 | City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States |
| Spring City | 1,080 | City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States |
| Mayfield | 564 | Town in Sanpete County, Utah, United States |
| Wales | 380 | Town Sanpete County, Utah, United States |
| Sterling | 326 | Town in Sanpete County, Utah. |
| Fayette | 266 | Town in Sanpete County, Utah, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ephraim distances to largest Utah cities