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Rich County

Utah · 2,687 residents (2025 est.) · 1,028.758 sq mi
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#6Lowest poverty rateof 3,1443.8%#22Lowest unemploymentof 3,1440.0%#137Highest homeownership rateof 3,14484.7%
The short version

Rich County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,009. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $334,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,631
+34%since 2000
from 1,961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+27%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+11%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,687 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rich County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(177)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.8%(283)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.5%(171)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.7%(177)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(101)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.8%(258)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.6%(359)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.1%(239)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.8%(311)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.7%(361)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(149)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(45)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,009
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,766 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,108
+104%since 2000
from $16,267 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−15%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.6%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,600
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
72.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+64%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,908)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(36)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(142)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(73)
Diversity Score
19
+143%since 2009
from 8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.6%(96)
Spaniard0.9%(23)
Puerto Rican0.4%(11)
Peruvian0.4%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English39.8%(1,046)
German10.9%(287)
Danish6.7%(176)
Irish5.4%(141)
Italian5.1%(134)
Scottish4.3%(114)
Swedish3.6%(94)
American3.5%(91)
British2.5%(67)
Welsh2.2%(58)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(29)
Norwegian1%(26)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.9%(24)
French0.9%(24)
Polish0.6%(17)
Dutch0.5%(14)
Swiss0.5%(13)
Belgian0.4%(11)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Danish population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
−10%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.1%(207)
Married69.4%(715)
Widowed3%(31)
Divorced7.6%(78)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(210)
Married69%(669)
Widowed6.1%(59)
Divorced3.2%(31)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rich County, Utah?

Rich County, Utah has about 2,631 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rich County, Utah earns about $79,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rich County, Utah expensive?

In Rich County, Utah, the median home is worth about $334,600, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Rich County, Utah?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rich County, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rich County, Utah?

About 3.8% of people in Rich County, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rich County, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Rich County, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 906 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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