Cedar City Utah Population, Demographics

Approximately 65 miles west of Bryce Canyon, is the charming community of Cedar City. Located in Iron County, Utah, Cedar City is 250 miles south of Salt Lake City on Interstate 15. As the home to Southern Utah University, this town is a typical college town with a variety of things to see and do.

The population of Cedar City, Utah is roughly 25,600. This makes it the largest city in Iron County that has a total population of 41,400. In addition to the year-round permanent residents, the City also has an additional 7,000 students attending Southern Utah University. Iron County is one of the fastest growing counties in Utah.

The growth is a result of reasonable housing costs, both for purchasing a home and rental costs. Looking toward the future, Cedar City has planned communities including a walk to work community and a golf course community in the development stages. In addition, because of the foresight of the City and property developers, there are workforce housing and other affordable housing projects being planned.

The population of Cedar City is primarily Caucasian. The average family size is 3.37 and the median age is 24.2 years. The community is a young vibrant community having well-educated residents. The median household income is approximately $32,500.

Cedar City is a great place to visit and to live. The area is home to 81 restaurants, 6 museums, 4 libraries, 6 professional and/or amateur theaters, 5 art galleries, 2 movie theaters, 10 public parks, 12 ball fields, 4 rodeo grounds, 4 radio stations, and 25 drinking establishments. There is something for everyone in Cedar City.