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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Grand County

Utah · 9,669 residents · 3,672.858 sq mi
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Grand County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,669
+14%since 2000
from 8,485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+10%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,639
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,387 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,948
+78%since 2000
from $17,356 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,900
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,012
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+58%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(7,568)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(471)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(1,252)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(7,481)
Black0.7%(65)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(1,226)
Asian0.8%(80)
Other5.5%(528)
Diversity Score42.9%(4,153)
Segregation Score34.5%(3,334)
Diversity Score
43
+191%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−58.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand County, Utah?

Grand County, Utah has about 9,669 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grand County, Utah?

The typical household in Grand County, Utah earns about $56,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand County, Utah expensive?

In Grand County, Utah, the median home is worth about $287,900, and the typical rent is about $1,012 a month.

How educated are people in Grand County, Utah?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Grand County, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand County, Utah?

About 14.0% of people in Grand County, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand County, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand County, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,049 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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3 ZIP codes
ZIP 84532ZIP 84515ZIP 84540
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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