Population 7,412 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nephi
Household size in Nephi
| Period | Nephi | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.24 | 3.64 | 3.21 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.18 | 3.76 | 3.28 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.12 | 3.67 | 3.25 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.08 | 3.51 | 3.11 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.13 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Nephi are large by national standards, averaging 3.08 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in the Provo area overall, where it has 3.51 people. Household size has dropped from 3.24 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Nephi
| Period | Nephi | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2 | 25.1 | 29.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.5 | 25.4 | 30.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.7 | 26.3 | 32.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.9 | 27.4 | 33.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.3 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.9, Nephi is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Even so, the population here is older than in the wider Provo area, where the median age is 27.4. The median age has climbed from 28.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Nephi
| Period | Nephi | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 7.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Nephi: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Provo area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Nephi
Renters in Nephi
| Period | Nephi | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 30.3% | 28.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 32.4% | 30.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 32.1% | 29.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 31.4% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nephi is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Nephi
| Period | Nephi | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in Nephi are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The Provo area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Nephi
| Period | Nephi | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1993 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 2000 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Nephi run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. Only seven of the 93 Utah cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Nephi
| Period | Nephi | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $689 | $1,011 | $971 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $759 | $1,149 | $1,064 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $773 | $1,320 | $1,222 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $934 | $1,800 | $1,701 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$245 | +$789 | +$729 | +$606 |
Rent in Nephi runs $934 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $245 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Nephi
Bachelor's degrees in Nephi
| Period | Nephi | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 35.5% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 37.3% | 31.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 40.7% | 34.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 45.1% | 38.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Nephi: 20.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Nephi
| Period | Nephi | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 94.1% | 91.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.0% | 94.1% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 94.9% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 95.4% | 93.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Nephi: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Provo area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Nephi
| Period | Nephi | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 5.5% | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 6.4% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Nephi has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Nephi compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nephi | 3.08 | 32.9 | 6.5% | 19.6% | 4.2% | 1975 | $934 | 20.7% | 96.9% | 2.1% |
| Mona | 3.60 | 31.5 | 17.8% | 6.6% | 5.9% | 2003 | $788 | 21.1% | 90.1% | 0.9% |
| Starr | 4.74 | 18.4 | 16.9% | 29.4% | 9.6% | 2001 | $811 | 12.8% | 89.4% | 1.0% |
| Levan | 3.05 | 31.9 | 7.2% | 5.2% | 8.6% | 1977 | $789 | 11.8% | 89.3% | 5.4% |
| Fountain Green | 3.21 | 40.3 | 10.9% | 16.1% | 13.7% | 1987 | $924 | 19.1% | 89.9% | 3.6% |
| Rocky Ridge | 4.81 | 17.8 | 17.5% | 29.8% | 10.0% | 2001 | $773 | 12.0% | 89.3% | 1.0% |
| Goshen | 3.41 | 28.2 | 9.3% | 28.6% | 3.4% | 1990 | $1,399 | 22.2% | 88.4% | 1.0% |
| Wales | 3.20 | 40.0 | 10.7% | 15.5% | 13.5% | 1986 | $919 | 18.8% | 89.8% | 3.7% |
| Moroni | 3.32 | 27.2 | 7.4% | 14.4% | 8.3% | 1976 | $874 | 10.5% | 81.3% | 7.8% |
| Santaquin | 3.65 | 27.8 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 4.1% | 2007 | $1,517 | 29.8% | 94.4% | 1.7% |
| Indianola | 3.26 | 38.8 | 14.1% | 11.1% | 25.1% | 1988 | $1,007 | 24.7% | 90.1% | 1.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Nephi. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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