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Sanpete County

Utah · 28,437 residents · 1,589.816 sq mi
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Sanpete County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,820. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,800. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,437
+25%since 2000
from 22,763 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+33%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,820
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,254
+71%since 2000
from $12,442 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+17%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(20,590)
Black0.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,510)
Asian0.5%(109)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(3,999)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(23,688)
Black0.8%(224)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(3,043)
Asian0.6%(171)
Other3.1%(874)
Diversity Score33.9%(9,647)
Segregation Score37.6%(10,678)
Diversity Score
34
+93%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanpete County, Utah?

Sanpete County, Utah has about 28,437 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sanpete County, Utah earns about $55,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanpete County, Utah expensive?

In Sanpete County, Utah, the median home is worth about $206,800, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Sanpete County, Utah?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sanpete County, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanpete County, Utah?

About 14.8% of people in Sanpete County, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanpete County, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanpete County, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,178 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9723Census Tract 9725Census Tract 9721.01Census Tract 9724.02Census Tract 9722Census Tract 9721.02Census Tract 9724.01
15 ZIP codes
ZIP 84627ZIP 84647ZIP 84634ZIP 84642ZIP 84629ZIP 84646ZIP 84632ZIP 84662ZIP 84622ZIP 84665ZIP 84643ZIP 84630ZIP 84623ZIP 84667ZIP 84621
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