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Population Review

Kane County, Utah Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 23rd-largest in Utah

The population of Kane County, Utah is 7,996 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest county in Utah. The median household income is $75,000, the median home value is $350,900, and the median age is 43.7.

The population of Kane County has grown 18.2% since 2010 (7,214 → 8,525), a +1.20% annualized rate.

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

7,996

Population

+1.20%

Annual growth

2

People / sq mi

$75,000

Median Income

$350,900

Median Home Value

Kane County covers 3,994 sq mi of land at 2.0 people per square mile.

About Kane County, UT

Kane County is a county in Utah with a population of 7,996. It ranks #23 among counties in Utah by population. The median age is 43.7, older than the national median. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

The median household income in Kane County is $75,000, near the US median of $74,580. 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $350,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,120. The homeownership rate of 81.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Kane County reflects 32.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 17.0% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 13.8 minutes each way.

Kane County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Kane County had a population of 7,214 in 2010 and 8,525 in 2024, a 18.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,525 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.22%.

2024 · 9K20102024

8,525

Population (2024)

7,214

Population (2010)

8,525

Peak (2024)

1.22%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20107,214
20117,297
20127,177
20137,128
20147,172
20157,045
20167,306
20177,535
20187,663
20197,873
20207,688
20217,981
20228,208
20238,446
20248,525

Race & Ethnicity

White90.8%
Black or African American0.2%
Asian0.3%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

43.7

Median Age

49.0%

Female

51.0%

Male

24.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.4%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
7.6%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
11.6%
45–54
11.0%
55–59
6.4%
60–64
7.0%
65–74
14.4%
75–84
8.9%
85+
0.7%

Children (under 15): 18.6% · Seniors (65+): 24.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$75,000$-16,750 vs state
Mean household income$95,094
Per-capita income$38,369
Poverty rate6.4%+0.7% vs state
Unemployment rate2.6%
Employment-to-population54.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Arts, entertainment & food
18.5%
Professional & business services
17.4%
Education & health care
12.0%
Information
8.5%
Retail trade
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Public administration
6.9%
Construction
4.2%

The largest employment sector in Kane County is arts, entertainment & food, accounting for 18.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.7%

Carpool

69.4%

Public transit

17.0%

Work from home

13.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$350,900$-104,100 vs state

Median home value

$1,120

Median rent

81.7%

Homeownership rate

6,264

Total housing units

51.0%

Occupied

49.0%

Vacant

18.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.2%

With health insurance

97.3%

With broadband internet

45.3%

Foreign-born

9.8%

Veterans (18+)

19.9%

With a disability

96.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.7%

High School+

32.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kane County, Utah has a population of 7,996 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest county in Utah. Population density is 2 people per square mile.

The population of Kane County has grown 18.2% since 2010 (7,214 → 8,525), a +1.20% annualized rate.

The median household income in Kane County, Utah is $75,000, with mean (average) household income of $95,094 and per-capita income of $38,369. 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Kane County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2.7%), Asian (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Kane County, Utah is 43.7 years. Residents are 49.0% female and 51.0% male.

The median home value in Kane County is $350,900 and median monthly rent is $1,120. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,264 total housing units, 49.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Kane County, Utah is arts, entertainment, and food services, employing 18.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

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