Living in Jensen, Utah

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jensen · Census data 2020–2024

Jensen has 258 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $2,499 (97% lower than the Utah median).

Jensen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Jensen at a glance

Population
258
Median age
48.1State: 32
Median household income
$2,499State: $95,166
Homeowners
81.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
Average commute
26 min

Is Jensen a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 97% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 39.9%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Jensen median household income

The median household income in Jensen is $2,499 and the income per person is $52,906. 39.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).

Median household income

Jensen$2,499
Utah$95,166
United States$80,734

Housing in Jensen: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
142
Owner-occupied
81.7%
Renter-occupied
18.3%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2004
Average household size
1.82

Jensen demographics

Population
258
Median age
48.1
Under 18
7%
65 and older
5%
Households
142
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White80.6%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jensen ›

Education in Jensen

9.2% of adults 25 and older in Jensen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Jensen9.2%
Utah37.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Jensen

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
26 minState: 22 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
70.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Jensen vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Jensen258$2,499——
Naples3,285$97,865$304,800$1,332
Vernal10,392$64,457$252,700$934
Maeser4,435$83,813$341,200$794
Dinosaur507$51,032—$872
Randlett116$28,583——
Fort Duchesne271$42,596$200,000—
Ballard1,803$87,037$272,200$1,118
Roosevelt7,078$76,456$282,500$977

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Living in Jensen: FAQ

What is the median household income in Jensen, UT?

The median household income in Jensen is $2,499, 97% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Jensen, UT a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 97% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 39.9%.

What is the median age in Jensen?

The median age in Jensen is 48.1 years (Utah: 32).

How long is the commute in Jensen?

The average commute to work in Jensen is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Jensen?

The unemployment rate in Jensen is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Jensen?

9.2% of adults in Jensen have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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