Cache County, Utah Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 6th-largest in Utah

The population of Cache County, Utah is 137,031 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest county in Utah. The median household income is $78,292, the median home value is $392,800, and the median age is 25.9.

The population of Cache County has grown 28.3% since 2010 (113,388 → 145,487), a +1.80% annualized rate.

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

137,031

Population

+1.80%

Annual growth

118

People / sq mi

$78,292

Median Income

$392,800

Median Home Value

Cache County covers 1,165 sq mi of land at 117.7 people per square mile.

About Cache County, UT

Age is the most distinctive thing about Cache County: a median age of 25.9, younger than the national median. Cache County is a county in Utah with a population of 137,031. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Utah in the country, at #6 by population.

Households take in a median $78,292, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. About 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $392,800, with typical rent around $1,137.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 40.4% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 12.9% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.

Cache County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cache County had a population of 113,388 in 2010 and 145,487 in 2024, a 28.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 145,487 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.80%.

Cache County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

145,487

Population (2024)

113,388

Population (2010)

145,487

Peak (2024)

1.80%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	113,388	-	-	estimate
2011	114,800	+1,412	+1.25%	estimate
2012	115,925	+1,125	+0.98%	estimate
2013	117,070	+1,145	+0.99%	estimate
2014	117,956	+886	+0.76%	estimate
2015	119,777	+1,821	+1.54%	estimate
2016	122,347	+2,570	+2.15%	estimate
2017	124,448	+2,101	+1.72%	estimate
2018	126,574	+2,126	+1.71%	estimate
2019	128,309	+1,735	+1.37%	estimate
2020	133,629	+5,320	+4.15%	estimate
2021	137,470	+3,841	+2.87%	estimate
2022	140,450	+2,980	+2.17%	estimate
2023	143,193	+2,743	+1.95%	estimate
2024	145,487	+2,294	+1.60%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	85.4%
Black or African American	0.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

25.9

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

9.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.7%

5–9

8.8%

10–14

8.0%

15–19

9.9%

20–24

13.9%

25–34

14.1%

35–44

11.6%

45–54

8.8%

55–59

3.4%

60–64

3.8%

65–74

5.9%

75–84

2.7%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 24.5% · Seniors (65+): 9.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$78,292$-13,458 vs state
Mean household income	$100,825
Per-capita income	$32,080
Poverty rate	7.9%+2.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.7%
Employment-to-population	68.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.2%

Manufacturing

18.1%

Finance & real estate

12.7%

Education & health care

8.6%

Construction

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.2%

Information

3.7%

Retail trade

3.4%

The largest employment sector in Cache County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.2% of workers.

How residents commute

2.1%

Drive alone

3.9%

Carpool

69.6%

Public transit

12.9%

Work from home

17.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$392,800$-62,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,137

Median rent

63.6%

Homeownership rate

45,454

Total housing units

94.9%

Occupied

5.1%

Vacant

36.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.2%

With health insurance

97.8%

With broadband internet

28.4%

Foreign-born

3.6%

Veterans (18+)

8.7%

With a disability

88.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.0%

High School+

40.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cache County, Utah has a population of 137,031 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest county in Utah. Population density is 118 people per square mile.

The population of Cache County has grown 28.3% since 2010 (113,388 → 145,487), a +1.80% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cache County, Utah is $78,292, with mean (average) household income of $100,825 and per-capita income of $32,080. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cache County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cache County, Utah is 25.9 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Cache County is $392,800 and median monthly rent is $1,137. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 45,454 total housing units, 5.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cache County, Utah is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

Salt Lake City is among the largest cities associated with Cache County, Utah, with a population of 203,888.