Escalante, UT (population 817) is a small town located in Garfield County. While the population density of Escalante is only 2 people per square mile, compared to 93 people per square mile for the United States as a whole, Escalante has plenty of activities and organizations for local residents and visitors alike.
Local businesses include The Rock Shop & Gallery, a museum-like store selling artwork from local artists, and A Bunch of Hens Farm Store, which sells handmade goods crafted by locals. The Hole N' The Rock is another popular attraction which offers tours of its unique home carved into the side of a hill.
Outdoor activities in Escalante are plentiful year-round thanks to its location near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Popular activities include fishing on nearby Lake Powell or exploring the nearby Canyons.
Organizations such as the Escalante Community Association work to improve quality of life for locals through various programs and initiatives.
Sports fans will find plenty to love in Escalante including basketball games hosted by the Grand County High School, baseball at Calf Creek Park, and soccer matches at Youth Sports Complex.
The population in Escalante (zip 84726) is 817. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Escalante (zip 84726) is 56, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Escalante (zip 84726) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Escalante (zip 84726)
- 55.5% are married
- 8.5% are divorced
- 33.9% are married with children
- 6.6% have children, but are single
Race in Escalante (zip 84726)
- 88.3% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 5.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander