Virgin, Utah Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 715, Virgin'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

Virgin is a small community located in Utah, within Washington County. The total population is 715. It ranks as the 202nd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Virgin is 46.3 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. With 33.9% of the population under 18, Virgin has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Virgin is $70,625. This is 26% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.0%. This is 159% 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 0.9%. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $585,900. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Virgin has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%.

Education

31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower 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 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Virgin, 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.