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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Summit County

Utah · 29,736 residents · 1,870.674 sq mi
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Summit County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,962. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $281,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,736
+92%since 1990
from 15,518 in 1990
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
+92%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+11%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K21K29K37K46K1990201020202024Summit County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,962
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,756 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,767
+102%since 1990
from $16,739 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$281,600
+97%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $108,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$909
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $517 in 1990
US average: $602
75.6%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
24.4% rent
4.3
+47%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(15,374)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(213)
Asian0.3%(41)
Diversity Score5.6%(866)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(26,608)
Black0.2%(54)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(2,406)
Asian1%(283)
Diversity Score21.4%(6,369)
21
+284%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.5%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 32.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 91.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.9%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−36%since 1990
from 26.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit County, Utah?

Summit County, Utah has about 29,736 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Summit County, Utah earns about $64,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summit County, Utah expensive?

In Summit County, Utah, the median home is worth about $281,600, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Summit County, Utah?

About 45.5% of adults age 25 and over in Summit County, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summit County, Utah?

About 5.4% of people in Summit County, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summit County, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Summit County, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,218 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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