Beaver County, Utah Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 24th-largest in Utah
The population of Beaver County, Utah is 7,172 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest county in Utah. The median household income is $85,603, the median home value is $287,600, and the median age is 34.4.
The population of Beaver County has grown 11.5% since 2010 (6,657 → 7,424), a +0.78% annualized rate.
7,172
Population
+0.78%
Annual growth
3
People / sq mi
$85,603
Median Income
$287,600
Median Home Value
Beaver County covers 2,583 sq mi of land at 2.8 people per square mile.
About Beaver County, UT
What distinguishes Beaver County is density: among the most sparsely settled of US counties, around 3 people per square mile. Beaver County is a county in Utah with a population of 7,172. It ranks #24 among counties in Utah by population.
The typical household earns $85,603 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Only 5.7% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $287,600, with typical rent around $1,034.
Roughly 22.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. A solid 10.5% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
Beaver County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Beaver County had a population of 6,657 in 2010 and 7,424 in 2024, a 11.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,424 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.80%.
7,424
Population (2024)
6,657
Population (2010)
7,424
Peak (2024)
0.80%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,657 |
| 2011 | 6,560 |
| 2012 | 6,500 |
| 2013 | 6,454 |
| 2014 | 6,428 |
| 2015 | 6,351 |
| 2016 | 6,463 |
| 2017 | 6,402 |
| 2018 | 6,620 |
| 2019 | 6,725 |
| 2020 | 7,088 |
| 2021 | 7,216 |
| 2022 | 7,348 |
| 2023 | 7,291 |
| 2024 | 7,424 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
34.4
Median Age
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Male
14.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 23.6% · Seniors (65+): 14.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $85,603$-6,147 vs state |
| Mean household income | $91,447 |
| Per-capita income | $29,979 |
| Poverty rate | 5.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 57.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Beaver County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
0.1%
Carpool
74.3%
Public transit
10.5%
Work from home
16.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$287,600$-167,400 vs state
Median home value
$1,034
Median rent
82.4%
Homeownership rate
2,928
Total housing units
81.5%
Occupied
18.5%
Vacant
17.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
80.1%
With health insurance
96.0%
With broadband internet
13.3%
Foreign-born
5.6%
Veterans (18+)
14.3%
With a disability
88.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.4%
High School+
22.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Beaver County, Utah has a population of 7,172 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest county in Utah. Population density is 3 people per square mile.
The population of Beaver County has grown 11.5% since 2010 (6,657 → 7,424), a +0.78% annualized rate.
The median household income in Beaver County, Utah is $85,603, with mean (average) household income of $91,447 and per-capita income of $29,979. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Beaver County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.8%), Hispanic or Latino (0.3%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Beaver County, Utah is 34.4 years. Residents are 47.0% female and 53.0% male.
The median home value in Beaver County is $287,600 and median monthly rent is $1,034. 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,928 total housing units, 18.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Beaver County, Utah is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.
Salt Lake City is among the largest cities associated with Beaver County, Utah, with a population of 203,888.
Beaver County, UT Climate
Beaver County, UT has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F) and receives about 271 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.2°C
Avg Temp
271
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / 28° | 17 mm |
| February | 0° / 32° | 18 mm |
| March | 4° / 39° | 27 mm |
| April | 7° / 45° | 24 mm |
| May | 12° / 54° | 22 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 14 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 25 mm |
| August | 21° / 71° | 33 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 27 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 24 mm |
| November | 3° / 37° | 22 mm |
| December | -2° / 29° | 18 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Beaver County, UT
The most comfortable months to visit Beaver County, UT are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.