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Sevier County

Utah · 21,522 residents · 1,910.476 sq mi
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Sevier County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,361. Population has held roughly steady 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 $173,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,522
+14%since 2000
from 18,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+20%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K19K21K23K1990201020202024Sevier County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,361
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,822 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,041
+70%since 2000
from $14,180 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+18%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(17,752)
Black0.3%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(481)
Asian0.3%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(1,445)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(19,396)
Black0.3%(65)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,053)
Asian0.2%(40)
Other2.1%(456)
Diversity Score18.1%(3,894)
Segregation Score18.1%(3,904)
Diversity Score
18
+136%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sevier County, Utah?

Sevier County, Utah has about 21,522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sevier County, Utah earns about $55,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sevier County, Utah expensive?

In Sevier County, Utah, the median home is worth about $173,600, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Sevier County, Utah?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sevier County, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sevier County, Utah?

About 14.3% of people in Sevier County, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sevier County, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Sevier County, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,091 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9755Census Tract 9753Census Tract 9751Census Tract 9754Census Tract 9752
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 84701ZIP 84754ZIP 84654ZIP 84620ZIP 84724ZIP 84652ZIP 84711ZIP 84730ZIP 84739ZIP 84657ZIP 84744ZIP 84766
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