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.

Beaver County within Utah · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

7,172

Population

+0.78%

Annual growth

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

Beaver County is a county in Utah with a population of 7,172. It ranks #24 among counties in Utah by population. The median age is 34.4, younger than the national median. The population is 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

The median household income in Beaver County is $85,603, above the US median of $74,580. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $287,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,034. The homeownership rate of 82.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Beaver County reflects 22.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 16.1 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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,657	-	-	estimate
2011	6,560	-97	-1.46%	estimate
2012	6,500	-60	-0.91%	estimate
2013	6,454	-46	-0.71%	estimate
2014	6,428	-26	-0.40%	estimate
2015	6,351	-77	-1.20%	estimate
2016	6,463	+112	+1.76%	estimate
2017	6,402	-61	-0.94%	estimate
2018	6,620	+218	+3.41%	estimate
2019	6,725	+105	+1.59%	estimate
2020	7,088	+363	+5.40%	estimate
2021	7,216	+128	+1.81%	estimate
2022	7,348	+132	+1.83%	estimate
2023	7,291	-57	-0.78%	estimate
2024	7,424	+133	+1.82%	estimate

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

Under 5

7.0%

5–9

9.0%

10–14

7.6%

15–19

9.7%

20–24

5.2%

25–34

12.4%

35–44

12.7%

45–54

11.2%

55–59

3.9%

60–64

6.5%

65–74

9.7%

75–84

4.0%

85+

1.1%

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

Professional & business services

21.4%

Retail trade

12.5%

Construction

12.3%

Manufacturing

10.9%

Education & health care

9.0%

Agriculture

7.2%

Public administration

6.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.2%

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.