Amalga, Utah Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Amalga, Utah had a total population of 511, the 224th largest town in Utah, with a median household income of $97,679, which is 3% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.
Amalga Quick Facts
How Amalga Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 486 | 511 | +5.1% |
| Median household income | $98,438 | $97,679 | -0.8% |
| Median home value | $401,600 | $431,300 | +7.4% |
How Amalga Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Amalga Rankings in Utah
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Other Cities in Cache County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | 54,907 | $60,687 | 22.3% | $383,600 |
| Smithfield | 14,408 | $97,537 | 3.6% | $450,200 |
| North Logan | 11,460 | $89,891 | 14.4% | $492,600 |
| Hyrum | 10,401 | $88,725 | 8.6% | $422,600 |
| Providence | 8,947 | $118,072 | 9.4% | $515,900 |
| Nibley | 7,952 | $108,072 | 1.0% | $461,100 |
| Hyde Park | 5,540 | $113,102 | 1.9% | $573,900 |
| Wellsville | 4,157 | $104,351 | 3.1% | $455,500 |
| Richmond | 3,000 | $110,428 | 1.0% | $395,200 |
| Lewiston | 2,408 | $98,583 | 3.3% | $390,500 |
Cities Similar to Amalga
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cove | 521 | N/A | N/A | 21.5% | 0.0% |
| Trenton | 526 | $95,313 | $358,300 | 24.2% | 4.0% |
| Loa | 467 | $98,603 | $436,000 | 37.8% | 0.4% |
| Peter | 491 | $116,719 | $545,500 | 43.4% | 0.0% |
| Joseph | 559 | $89,375 | $242,500 | 20.1% | 10.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 511, Amalga's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Amalga is a small community located in Utah, within Cache County. The total population is 511. It ranks as the 224th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.
Age Demographics
The median age in Amalga is 33.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. With 31.7% of the population under 18, Amalga has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Amalga is $97,679. This is 3% higher than the state median of $95,166. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Amalga. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $431,300. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
Amalga has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 15.9%.
Education
41.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Amalga, Utah is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Utah state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Utah. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Amalga, Utah?
Amalga, Utah has a population of 511 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Amalga, UT?
The median household income in Amalga is $97,679, which is 21% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Amalga, UT?
The ACS sample for Amalga recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Amalga, Utah?
Amalga's population is 92.4% White, 0.0% Black, 5.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Amalga, UT?
The median home value in Amalga is $431,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x.
How educated is Amalga, Utah?
41.5% of adults (25+) in Amalga hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.