Flaming Gorge, Utah Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Flaming Gorge, Utah had a total population of 21, the 323rd largest community in Utah, with a median household income of $37,250, which is 61% lower 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
- Household income is 61% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Unemployment rate of 18.2% is notably above the national average.
Flaming Gorge Quick Facts
How Flaming Gorge 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 | 55 | 21 | -61.8% |
| Median household income | $36,964 | $37,250 | +0.8% |
How Flaming Gorge Compares
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Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
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Flaming Gorge Rankings in Utah
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Other Cities in Daggett County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila | 371 | $78,000 | 2.7% | $244,300 |
| Dutch John | 31 | N/A | 22.6% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Flaming Gorge
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Hat | 20 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Garden | 24 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Samak | 29 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Dutch John | 31 | N/A | N/A | 7.4% | 22.6% |
| Scofield | 7 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 21, Flaming Gorge'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
Flaming Gorge is a small community located in Utah, within Daggett County. The total population is 21. It ranks as the 323rd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.
Age Demographics
The median age in Flaming Gorge is 56.8 years. This is 77% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. 14.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Flaming Gorge is $37,250. This is 61% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Flaming Gorge. 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 18.2%. This is 411% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% lower than the state average of 70.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Flaming Gorge was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Flaming Gorge, 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 Flaming Gorge, Utah?
Flaming Gorge, Utah has a population of 21 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Flaming Gorge, UT?
The median household income in Flaming Gorge is $37,250, which is 54% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Flaming Gorge, UT?
The ACS sample for Flaming Gorge 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 Flaming Gorge, Utah?
Flaming Gorge's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Flaming Gorge, UT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Flaming Gorge — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Flaming Gorge, Utah?
12.5% of adults (25+) in Flaming Gorge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.