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Wasatch County

Utah · 34,788 residents · 1,176.952 sq mi
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Wasatch County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,807. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 19,573 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $452,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,788
+129%since 2000
from 15,215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+129%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+20%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K15K23K31K39K1990201020202024Wasatch County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,807
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,612 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,622
+94%since 2000
from $19,869 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$452,900
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,435
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $731 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+40%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(14,188)
Black0.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(775)
Asian0.3%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(2,041)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(28,168)
Black0.4%(141)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(5,046)
Asian1%(347)
Other2%(693)
Diversity Score38.4%(13,361)
Segregation Score28.1%(9,769)
Diversity Score
38
+186%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$100,671+17%
Home value$538,700+19%
Population759,859+1873%
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WASATCH COUNTY VS
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Income$138,114+61%
Home value$1,067,700+136%
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WASATCH COUNTY VS
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Income$78,445−9%
Home value$283,700−37%
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Income$97,494+14%
Home value$525,700+16%
Population1,220,916+3070%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wasatch County, Utah?

Wasatch County, Utah has about 34,788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wasatch County, Utah earns about $85,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wasatch County, Utah expensive?

In Wasatch County, Utah, the median home is worth about $452,900, and the typical rent is about $1,435 a month.

How educated are people in Wasatch County, Utah?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wasatch County, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wasatch County, Utah?

About 4.8% of people in Wasatch County, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wasatch County, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Wasatch County, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,699 residents, a change of about 245 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9602.03Census Tract 9602.04Census Tract 9604.02Census Tract 9405.01Census Tract 9604.01Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9801
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 84032ZIP 84049ZIP 84082
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