Springdale, Utah Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 421, Springdale'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

Springdale is a small community located in Utah, within Washington County. The total population is 421. It ranks as the 243rd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Springdale is 57.7 years. This is 80% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. Only 2.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.1% 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 Springdale is $89,000. This is 6% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $867,300. Housing costs are 77% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Springdale has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 15.9%.

Education

42.5% 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 96.3%. Notably, 26.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Springdale, 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.