Moab in Grand County Utah Local Information

Moab is a city in Grand County, Utah. Moab is the one of few inhabited settlements in Grand County, and is also the largest and main community in the county.

Moab is located in the mountains of the Colorado Plateau and along the Colorado River and is surrounded by an array of canyons.

Moab hosts more than a million yearly tourists who visit the nearby famous national parks of Arches and Canyonlands. The city is a paradise for outdoor lovers and offers a variety of activities and lodging in a scenic environment. The city has all the accommodations such as shops, transportation and restaurants that visitors need to enjoy their stay at the city and surrounding areas. Additionally, Moab has been a setting for many films television shows and advertisements due to its unique natural landscape. In addition to the wonderful nearby parks, the city is home to other recreational facilities such as Moab Golf Course and Moab Swim Center.

The nearest airport is Canyonland's Field, a general aviation airport that also has service from Great Lakes Airlines between Denver, Colorado.

Moab is not just a wonderful place to spend a dream vacation, but is also a great place to call home.

According to the United States Census Bureau of 2000, Moab has a population of over 4,700 people. The city has a total area of 3.6 square miles with a population density of over 1,300 people per square mile. It is located at high altitudes of over 4,000 feet above sea level.

The racial demographics of Moab are 90.35% White, 0.36% African American, 5.46% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.88% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race make up 6.44% of the population.

Moab has more than 1,300 households. The median income for a household in the city is $32,620, and the median income for a family is $38,214.

Moab is home to two elementary schools, and Grand County middle school and high school. The city also has a campus of Utah State University.

The economy of Moab revolves around the local tourist industry, which offers plenty of jobs in this growing field.

Grand County is located in eastern Utah and is surrounded by six other counties, including three counties from Colorado.

According to the 2000 Census, Grand County has a population of just over 8,000 people. The county has a total area of 3,694 square miles with 13 square miles of water. Grand County has a total of nine communities, some of which are currently ghost towns. Most of the population of the county is concentrated in Moab, the largest city and county seat that hosts most of the tourists of Grand County.

The majority of Grand County consists of extraordinary landscapes of desert, cliffs, mountains, canyons, rivers and creeks. The county is home to parts of three national protected areas, which attract a large number of visitors for its scenic and unique features and variety of outdoor activities.

The Arches National Park has a total of 119 square miles and is home to several unique figures and shapes of rock and stone. The most notable landmark in the park is the world famous Delicate Arch, which stands 52 feet tall and has become a symbol of Utah.

The Canyonlands National Park covers an area of over 500 square miles and has a stunning landscape of canyons with the Green River and Colorado River flowing through.

The Manti-La Sal National Forest covers more than 1.4 million acres and is home to many mountain peaks reaching altitudes over 12,000 feet, mostly located in the La Sal Range of Grand County.


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