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Utah County

Utah · 659,399 residents · 2,004.46 sq mi
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Utah County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,057. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $336,200. At a median age of 25.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
659,399
+79%since 2000
from 368,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
329 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.9
+11%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
219K352K484K617K750K1990201020202024Utah County
2024705K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,057
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,365
+76%since 2000
from $15,557 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$336,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,102
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+30%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(328,797)
Black0.3%(1,002)
Hispanic / Latino7%(25,791)
Asian1%(3,855)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.7%(72,780)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(518,460)
Black0.6%(4,110)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(88,531)
Asian1.5%(10,111)
Other4.2%(27,733)
Diversity Score42.6%(281,064)
Segregation Score25.3%(166,710)
Diversity Score
43
+116%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$787,300+134%
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UTAH COUNTY VS
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Home value$525,700+56%
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UTAH COUNTY VS
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Home value$347,200+3%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Utah County, Utah?

Utah County, Utah has about 659,399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Utah County, Utah earns about $77,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Utah County, Utah expensive?

In Utah County, Utah, the median home is worth about $336,200, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

How educated are people in Utah County, Utah?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Utah County, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Utah County, Utah?

About 10.0% of people in Utah County, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Utah County, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Utah County, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 395,809 residents, a change of about 150 percent over that period.

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

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