Moving to Moab, Utah

About Moab, Utah
Moab

Moab ( ) is the largest city and county seat of Grand County in eastern Utah in the western United States, known for its dramatic scenery. The population was 5,366 at the 2020 census. Moab attracts many tourists annually, mostly visitors to the nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. The town is a popular base for mountain bikers who ride the extensive network of trails including the Slickrock Trail, and for off-roaders who come for the annual Moab Jeep Safari.

Moab is home to one of the nine regional campuses of Utah State University.

Gender
Gender Moab Utah Country
Female 50.3% 49.6% 50.8%
Male 49.7% 50.4% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Moab Utah Country
Less than $10,000 13.8% 3.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 8% 2.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 6.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 7.2% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 11.8% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.5% 19.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.8% 15.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.9% 19.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.5% 7.8% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 7% 8.3%
Education


Education Moab Utah Country
< 9th Grade 4% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 33% 23% 27.0%
Other College 17% 26% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 23% 20.0%
Master's Degree 13% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Moab Utah Country
White 74.2% 77.9% 60.1%
African American 0.8% 1.1% 12.2%
American Indian 1.4% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 2% 2.3% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.9% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 5.1% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 16.3% 14.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity