Vernal City, Utah
As of the census of 2000, there were 7714 residents, 2709 households, and 1978 families in the city. The population density was 1683.4 people per square mile (649.96/kmē), it would be the 49th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Utah. There were 2957 housing units at an average density of 645.6 per square mile (249.27/kmē). The average household size was 2.77 persons, and the average family size was 3.28 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 32.3% under the age of 18, 13% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males. The median age was 28.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Vernal City was 26.5 and 30.3 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 94.52% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 2.31% American Indian, 0.34% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, 1.43% from two or more races and 1.18% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30357, making it the 38th poorest city by median household income among the Utah. The median income for a family in the city was $34453, it is the 34th poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $13497, making it the 87th lowest city by per capita income in Utah. The median income was $16157, The median income for males was $23558 versus $10484 for females.
In 2000, 2260 pupils and students, of which 1138 are male and 1122 are female, 29.3% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 224 nursery or pri school, 163 kindergarten, 1017 elementary school, 557 high school and 299 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7714 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7732 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7695 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7721 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7839 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7810 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7876 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7953 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8121 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8383 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8696 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 111 | 113 | 224 |
| Kindergarten | 82 | 81 | 163 |
| Elementary school | 517 | 500 | 1017 |
| High school | 328 | 229 | 557 |
| College or graduate school | 100 | 199 | 299 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernal city, Utah | $30357 | $34453 | $13497 |
| Uintah County, Utah | $34518 | $38877 | $13571 |
| Utah, United States | $45726 | $51022 | $18185 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |