Box Elder County, Utah Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 9th-largest in Utah
The population of Box Elder County, Utah is 59,725 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest county in Utah. The median household income is $77,865, the median home value is $357,400, and the median age is 32.9.
The population of Box Elder County has grown 27.8% since 2010 (50,178 → 64,120), a +1.77% annualized rate.
59,725
Population
+1.77%
Annual growth
10
People / sq mi
$77,865
Median Income
$357,400
Median Home Value
Box Elder County covers 5,781 sq mi of land at 10.3 people per square mile.
About Box Elder County, UT
Age is the most distinctive thing about Box Elder County: a median age of 32.9, younger than the national median. With 59,725 residents, Box Elder County is a county in Utah. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Utah in the country, at #9 by population.
Households take in a median $77,865, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. Only 6.2% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $357,400, with typical rent around $1,028.
26.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 10.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Box Elder County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Box Elder County had a population of 50,178 in 2010 and 64,120 in 2024, a 27.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 64,120 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.77%.
64,120
Population (2024)
50,178
Population (2010)
64,120
Peak (2024)
1.77%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 50,178 |
| 2011 | 50,242 |
| 2012 | 50,205 |
| 2013 | 50,730 |
| 2014 | 51,309 |
| 2015 | 51,839 |
| 2016 | 52,995 |
| 2017 | 53,999 |
| 2018 | 54,807 |
| 2019 | 55,957 |
| 2020 | 57,948 |
| 2021 | 59,694 |
| 2022 | 61,590 |
| 2023 | 62,878 |
| 2024 | 64,120 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
32.9
Median Age
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Male
12.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 25.3% · Seniors (65+): 12.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $77,865$-13,885 vs state |
| Mean household income | $94,546 |
| Per-capita income | $31,738 |
| Poverty rate | 6.2%+0.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 63.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Box Elder County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
1.5%
Carpool
74.7%
Public transit
10.0%
Work from home
22.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$357,400$-97,600 vs state
Median home value
$1,028
Median rent
75.7%
Homeownership rate
20,280
Total housing units
94.4%
Occupied
5.6%
Vacant
24.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.1%
With health insurance
96.7%
With broadband internet
22.4%
Foreign-born
5.2%
Veterans (18+)
11.5%
With a disability
92.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.6%
High School+
26.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Box Elder County, Utah has a population of 59,725 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest county in Utah. Population density is 10 people per square mile.
The population of Box Elder County has grown 27.8% since 2010 (50,178 → 64,120), a +1.77% annualized rate.
The median household income in Box Elder County, Utah is $77,865, with mean (average) household income of $94,546 and per-capita income of $31,738. 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Box Elder County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Box Elder County, Utah is 32.9 years. Residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.
The median home value in Box Elder County is $357,400 and median monthly rent is $1,028. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,280 total housing units, 5.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Box Elder County, Utah is manufacturing, employing 21.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Salt Lake City is among the largest cities associated with Box Elder County, Utah, with a population of 203,888.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.