Rich County, Utah Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 26th-largest in Utah

The population of Rich County, Utah is 2,588 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest county in Utah. The median household income is $76,875, the median home value is $291,200, and the median age is 37.2.

The population of Rich County has grown 22.0% since 2010 (2,255 → 2,752), a +1.43% annualized rate.

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

2,588

Population

+1.43%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$76,875

Median Income

$291,200

Median Home Value

Rich County covers 1,029 sq mi of land at 2.5 people per square mile.

About Rich County, UT

Remote work is unusually prominent in Rich County: 19.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Rich County is a county in Utah with a population of 2,588. It ranks #26 among counties in Utah by population.

Median household income is $76,875, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 7.0%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $291,200, with typical rent around $743.

24.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. An unusually large 19.2% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in Rich County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

Rich County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Rich County had a population of 2,255 in 2010 and 2,752 in 2024, a 22.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,752 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.44%.

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

2,752

Population (2024)

2,255

Population (2010)

2,752

Peak (2024)

1.44%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,255	-	-	estimate
2011	2,295	+40	+1.77%	estimate
2012	2,258	-37	-1.61%	estimate
2013	2,263	+5	+0.22%	estimate
2014	2,274	+11	+0.49%	estimate
2015	2,301	+27	+1.19%	estimate
2016	2,311	+10	+0.43%	estimate
2017	2,388	+77	+3.33%	estimate
2018	2,455	+67	+2.81%	estimate
2019	2,468	+13	+0.53%	estimate
2020	2,504	+36	+1.46%	estimate
2021	2,599	+95	+3.79%	estimate
2022	2,634	+35	+1.35%	estimate
2023	2,665	+31	+1.18%	estimate
2024	2,752	+87	+3.26%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	89.5%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.2

Median Age

49.3%

Female

50.7%

Male

21.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

8.2%

5–9

11.0%

10–14

7.4%

15–19

7.2%

20–24

4.3%

25–34

9.0%

35–44

11.2%

45–54

8.6%

55–59

6.5%

60–64

5.5%

65–74

13.2%

75–84

6.4%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 26.6% · Seniors (65+): 21.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$76,875$-14,875 vs state
Mean household income	$87,420
Per-capita income	$29,074
Poverty rate	7.0%+1.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.6%
Employment-to-population	56.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

19.3%

Agriculture

17.9%

Construction

12.4%

Finance & real estate

10.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.3%

Education & health care

5.3%

Manufacturing

4.7%

Public administration

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Rich County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.3% of workers.

How residents commute

1.0%

Drive alone

6.6%

Carpool

64.6%

Public transit

19.2%

Work from home

22.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$291,200$-163,800 vs state

Median home value

$743

Median rent

80.4%

Homeownership rate

3,217

Total housing units

25.4%

Occupied

74.6%

Vacant

19.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.7%

With health insurance

99.3%

With broadband internet

29.9%

Foreign-born

8.2%

Veterans (18+)

16.5%

With a disability

93.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.5%

High School+

24.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rich County, Utah has a population of 2,588 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest county in Utah. Population density is 3 people per square mile.

The population of Rich County has grown 22.0% since 2010 (2,255 → 2,752), a +1.43% annualized rate.

The median household income in Rich County, Utah is $76,875, with mean (average) household income of $87,420 and per-capita income of $29,074. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Rich County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3.5%), Asian (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Rich County, Utah is 37.2 years. Residents are 49.3% female and 50.7% male.

The median home value in Rich County is $291,200 and median monthly rent is $743. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,217 total housing units, 74.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Rich County, Utah is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

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