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Population Review

Grand County, Utah Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 22nd-largest in Utah

The population of Grand County, Utah is 9,697 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest county in Utah. The median household income is $62,521, the median home value is $480,900, and the median age is 39.6.

The population of Grand County has grown 5.2% since 2010 (9,301 → 9,788), a +0.37% annualized rate.

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

9,697

Population

+0.37%

Annual growth

3

People / sq mi

$62,521

Median Income

$480,900

Median Home Value

Grand County covers 3,673 sq mi of land at 2.6 people per square mile.

About Grand County, UT

Grand County is a county in Utah with a population of 9,697. It ranks #22 among counties in Utah by population. The median age is 39.6, in line with the national median. The population is 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

The median household income in Grand County is $62,521, below the US median of $74,580. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $480,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,021. The homeownership rate of 69.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Grand County reflects 34.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 15.1 minutes each way.

Grand County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Grand County had a population of 9,301 in 2010 and 9,788 in 2024, a 5.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,810 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.37%.

2023 · 10K20102024

9,788

Population (2024)

9,301

Population (2010)

9,810

Peak (2023)

0.37%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20109,301
20119,286
20129,343
20139,361
20149,464
20159,530
20169,616
20179,591
20189,715
20199,773
20209,683
20219,680
20229,809
20239,810
20249,788

Race & Ethnicity

White84.1%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian3.5%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

39.6

Median Age

48.5%

Female

51.5%

Male

20.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.3%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
3.4%
20–24
9.8%
25–34
14.5%
35–44
14.2%
45–54
9.2%
55–59
2.9%
60–64
10.1%
65–74
13.4%
75–84
6.1%
85+
0.7%

Children (under 15): 15.8% · Seniors (65+): 20.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$62,521$-29,229 vs state
Mean household income$85,833
Per-capita income$41,443
Poverty rate8.9%+3.2% vs state
Unemployment rate2.0%
Employment-to-population66.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Education & health care
21.4%
Professional & business services
14.3%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Construction
7.6%
Public administration
6.3%
Arts, entertainment & food
6.0%
Information
5.4%
Manufacturing
5.1%

The largest employment sector in Grand County is education & health care, accounting for 21.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.2%

Carpool

70.7%

Public transit

10.9%

Work from home

15.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$480,900+$25,900 vs state

Median home value

$1,021

Median rent

69.8%

Homeownership rate

5,333

Total housing units

83.7%

Occupied

16.3%

Vacant

30.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.4%

With health insurance

95.2%

With broadband internet

45.1%

Foreign-born

4.9%

Veterans (18+)

15.5%

With a disability

89.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.3%

High School+

34.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand County, Utah has a population of 9,697 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest county in Utah. Population density is 3 people per square mile.

The population of Grand County has grown 5.2% since 2010 (9,301 → 9,788), a +0.37% annualized rate.

The median household income in Grand County, Utah is $62,521, with mean (average) household income of $85,833 and per-capita income of $41,443. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Grand County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.1%), Hispanic or Latino (4.6%), Asian (3.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Grand County, Utah is 39.6 years. Residents are 48.5% female and 51.5% male.

The median home value in Grand County is $480,900 and median monthly rent is $1,021. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,333 total housing units, 16.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Grand County, Utah is education, health care, and social assistance, employing 21.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

Salt Lake City is among the largest cities associated with Grand 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.