Piute County, Utah Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 28th-largest in Utah

The population of Piute County, Utah is 1,705 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 28th-largest county in Utah. The median household income is $44,650, the median home value is $235,400, and the median age is 47.1.

The population of Piute County has declined 1.9% since 2010 (1,563 → 1,534), a -0.13% annualized rate.

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

1,705

Population

-0.13%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$44,650

Median Income

$235,400

Median Home Value

Piute County covers 758 sq mi of land at 2.2 people per square mile.

About Piute County, UT

Homeownership is the standout figure in Piute County: 92.6% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Piute County is a county in Utah with a population of 1,705. It ranks #28 among counties in Utah by population.

Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $44,650, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.2%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $235,400, with typical rent around $792.

Roughly 19.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 26.3% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Piute County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Piute County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Piute County had a population of 1,563 in 2010 and 1,534 in 2024, a -1.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,563 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.10%.

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

1,534

Population (2024)

1,563

Population (2010)

1,563

Peak (2010)

-0.10%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	1,563	-	-	estimate
2011	1,497	-66	-4.22%	estimate
2012	1,495	-2	-0.13%	estimate
2013	1,486	-9	-0.60%	estimate
2014	1,465	-21	-1.41%	estimate
2015	1,489	+24	+1.64%	estimate
2016	1,457	-32	-2.15%	estimate
2017	1,406	-51	-3.50%	estimate
2018	1,434	+28	+1.99%	estimate
2019	1,472	+38	+2.65%	estimate
2020	1,438	-34	-2.31%	estimate
2021	1,491	+53	+3.69%	estimate
2022	1,493	+2	+0.13%	estimate
2023	1,546	+53	+3.55%	estimate
2024	1,534	-12	-0.78%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.8%
Black or African American	0.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

47.1

Median Age

46.9%

Female

53.1%

Male

28.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

3.3%

5–9

6.3%

10–14

4.9%

15–19

8.7%

20–24

8.7%

25–34

5.6%

35–44

11.3%

45–54

9.7%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

15.2%

75–84

11.6%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 14.5% · Seniors (65+): 28.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$44,650$-47,100 vs state
Mean household income	$57,584
Per-capita income	$23,171
Poverty rate	7.2%+1.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.3%
Employment-to-population	43.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

30.6%

Construction

20.3%

Education & health care

8.3%

Agriculture

7.8%

Manufacturing

7.2%

Finance & real estate

5.6%

Retail trade

2.7%

Public administration

2.4%

The largest employment sector in Piute County is professional & business services, accounting for 30.6% of workers.

How residents commute

1.0%

Drive alone

2.4%

Carpool

65.1%

Public transit

26.3%

Work from home

30.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$235,400$-219,600 vs state

Median home value

$792

Median rent

92.6%

Homeownership rate

892

Total housing units

63.6%

Occupied

36.4%

Vacant

7.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.3%

With health insurance

81.1%

With broadband internet

19.4%

Foreign-born

8.8%

Veterans (18+)

23.0%

With a disability

95.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.6%

High School+

19.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Piute County, Utah has a population of 1,705 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 28th-largest county in Utah. Population density is 2 people per square mile.

The population of Piute County has declined 1.9% since 2010 (1,563 → 1,534), a -0.13% annualized rate.

The median household income in Piute County, Utah is $44,650, with mean (average) household income of $57,584 and per-capita income of $23,171. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Piute County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.8%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Piute County, Utah is 47.1 years. Residents are 46.9% female and 53.1% male.

The median home value in Piute County is $235,400 and median monthly rent is $792. 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 892 total housing units, 36.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Piute County, Utah is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 30.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

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