New Harmony, Utah Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 393, New Harmony'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

New Harmony is a small community located in Utah, within Washington County. The total population is 393. It ranks as the 246th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Harmony is 34.7 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. With 32.1% of the population under 18, New Harmony has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 15.3% 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 New Harmony is $85,298. This is 10% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.7%. This is 190% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $579,900. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

New Harmony has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.2%.

Education

42.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% 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 91.7%. Notably, 19.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Harmony, 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.