Virgin, Utah
Virgin: Town in Washington County, Utah, United States
About
Virgin is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 596 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 670 inhabitants.
The town was created 168 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Virgin
| Population : | 670 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Utah (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Postal code : | 84779 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 435 |
| Area : | 44.46 km2 |
| Named for : | Virgin River |
| Altitude : | 3,606 feet / 1099 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1857 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:14:24 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Virgin is located at 37°12'30"N 113°11'18"W (37.2083200, -113.1882800).
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Demographics
The population of Virgin increased by 11.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 596 | - | census |
| 2011 | 603 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 608 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 608 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 608 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 610 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 615 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 635 | 3.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 643 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 658 | 2.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 670 | 1.79% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 30,073 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,791 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 21.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 28,791 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,777 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.7% |
| White only, percent : | 55.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 40.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 13.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 43.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,628 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 12,525 |
Virgin zip code is 84779.
County name: Washington, County
fips: 49053
Pocketville, Virgin, Virgin City
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 12,525 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $166,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,219 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $425 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $929 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 690 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,269 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.74 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 32,320 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 89,844 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 46,243 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 574,808 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,251 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,601 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,566 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 702 |
| 2019 total employment : | 8,447 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 340,333 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,000 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,929 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,009 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 699 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 756 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,075 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 174 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,603 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 37.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 655.32 |
Other Places in Virgin
1 Virgin Town Office
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Schools in Virgin
College & universities near Virgin, UT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461926 | Taylor Andrews Academy-St George | St. George (UT) | 84790 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Virgin, UT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STG | St. George, Utah | 1235 South Bluff St. | BUS |
Post offices near Virgin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Verkin Post Office | La Verkin (UT) | 84745 |
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , UT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint George | 92,378 | The most populous city in Washington County, Utah. |
| Washington | 31,939 | City in Washington County, Kansas |
| Hurricane | 19,855 | City in Washington County, Utah, United States |
| Ivins | 9,665 | City in Washington County, Utah, United States |
| Santa Clara | 8,632 | City in Washingon County, Utah, United States |
| LaVerkin | 4,060 | City in Washington County, Utah, United States |
| Hildale | 2,944 | City in Washington County, Utah, United States |
| Enterprise | 1,970 | City in Washington County, Utah, United States |
| Toquerville | 1,804 | City in Washington County, Utah, United States |
| Leeds | 879 | Town in Washington County, Utah, United States |
| Apple Valley | 869 | Town in Washington County, Utah, United States |
| Springdale | 658 | Town in Washington County, Utah, United States |
| Rockville | 271 | Town in Washington County, Utah, United States |
| New Harmony | 236 | Town in Washington County, Utah, United States |
