Cedar City
City in Iron County, Utah
Cedar City is a city in Iron County, Utah, with 35,235 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,846 ft (1,782 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cedar Highlands, 4.5 miles SE.
- 35,235residents (2020 Census)
- 5,846 ftelevation · 1,782 m
- 36.5 sq miland area · 94.4 km²
- 967 / sq mipopulation density
- 84721ZIP code
About Cedar City
Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County, Utah, United States. Located 250 miles (400 km) south of Salt Lake City, it is 170 miles (270 km) north of Las Vegas on Interstate 15. Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City. It is the home of the Utah Shakespeare Festival, the Utah Summer Games, and other events. As of the 2020 census the city had a population of 35,235, up from 28,857 in the 2010 census.
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Living in Cedar City
- Median household income
- $63,589
- Median home value
- $377,000
- Median rent
- $1,054/mo
- Median age
- 26.8
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Cedar City had 35,235 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 35,235 |
|---|---|
| Density | 967 per sq mi (373 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cedar City at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Iron County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 35,235 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.46 sq mi (94.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,846 ft (1,782 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6839° N, 113.0958° W |
| ZIP code | 84721 |
| Official website | cedarcity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4911320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cedar City
- Cedar Highlands4.5 mi SE
- Enoch6.3 mi NE
- Kanarraville11.1 mi SW
- Summit12.2 mi NE
- Brian Head14.4 mi E
- Parowan17.8 mi NE
- New Harmony18.3 mi SW
- Paragonah22.5 mi NE
- Newcastle25.7 mi W
- Pine Valley30.3 mi SW
- Beryl Junction30.5 mi W
- Toquerville30.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cedar City
What county is Cedar City in?
Cedar City is in Iron County, Utah.
What is the population of Cedar City, UT?
35,235 people lived in Cedar City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cedar City, UT?
The ZIP code of Cedar City is 84721.
What is the elevation of Cedar City?
5,846 feet (1,782 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cedar City?
Cedar Highlands (4.5 mi), Enoch (6.3 mi), Kanarraville (11.1 mi), Summit (12.2 mi), Brian Head (14.4 mi).
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