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Population Review

Daggett County, Utah Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 29th-largest in Utah

The population of Daggett County, Utah is 747 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest county in Utah. The median household income is $58,750, the median home value is $242,100, and the median age is 45.0.

The population of Daggett County has declined 11.2% since 2010 (1,077 → 956), a -0.85% annualized rate.

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

747

Population

-0.85%

Annual growth

1

People / sq mi

$58,750

Median Income

$242,100

Median Home Value

Daggett County covers 697 sq mi of land at 1.1 people per square mile.

About Daggett County, UT

Daggett County is a county in Utah with a population of 747. It ranks #29 among counties in Utah by population. The median age is 45.0, older than the national median. The population is 56.5% male and 43.5% female.

The median household income in Daggett County is $58,750, below the US median of $74,580. 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $242,100, with monthly rent averaging $775. The homeownership rate of 82.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Daggett County reflects 11.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.0 minutes each way.

Daggett County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Daggett County had a population of 1,077 in 2010 and 956 in 2024, a -11.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,162 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.78%.

2011 · 1K20102024

956

Population (2024)

1,077

Population (2010)

1,162

Peak (2011)

-0.78%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20101,077
20111,162
20121,096
20131,141
20141,125
20151,107
20161,075
20171,012
2018984
2019964
2020952
2021982
20221,011
2023983
2024956

Race & Ethnicity

White92.6%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian1.2%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

45.0

Median Age

43.5%

Female

56.5%

Male

18.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.4%
5–9
4.1%
10–14
9.0%
15–19
11.5%
20–24
2.8%
25–34
5.5%
35–44
12.6%
45–54
15.5%
55–59
7.4%
60–64
9.1%
65–74
12.4%
75–84
4.6%
85+
1.1%

Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 18.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$58,750$-33,000 vs state
Mean household income$77,359
Per-capita income$29,882
Poverty rate4.7%-1.0% vs state
Unemployment rate4.9%
Employment-to-population52.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Education & health care
23.6%
Professional & business services
17.8%
Construction
11.0%
Agriculture
11.0%
Retail trade
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Public administration
3.2%

The largest employment sector in Daggett County is education & health care, accounting for 23.6% of workers.

How residents commute

1.0%

Drive alone

7.0%

Carpool

72.5%

Public transit

7.0%

Work from home

17.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$242,100$-212,900 vs state

Median home value

$775

Median rent

82.8%

Homeownership rate

1,155

Total housing units

22.7%

Occupied

77.3%

Vacant

17.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.7%

With health insurance

95.4%

With broadband internet

31.3%

Foreign-born

4.8%

Veterans (18+)

15.1%

With a disability

97.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.4%

High School+

11.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Daggett County, Utah has a population of 747 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest county in Utah. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of Daggett County has declined 11.2% since 2010 (1,077 → 956), a -0.85% annualized rate.

The median household income in Daggett County, Utah is $58,750, with mean (average) household income of $77,359 and per-capita income of $29,882. 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Daggett County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.6%), Hispanic or Latino (4.7%), Asian (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Daggett County, Utah is 45.0 years. Residents are 43.5% female and 56.5% male.

The median home value in Daggett County is $242,100 and median monthly rent is $775. 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,155 total housing units, 77.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Daggett County, Utah is education, health care, and social assistance, employing 23.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

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

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.