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Population Review

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

3

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

Rich County is a county in Utah with a population of 2,588. It ranks #26 among counties in Utah by population. The median age is 37.2, younger than the national median. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

The median household income in Rich County is $76,875, near the US median of $74,580. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $291,200, with monthly rent averaging $743. The homeownership rate of 80.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Rich County reflects 24.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.8 minutes each way.

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%.

2024 · 3K20102024

2,752

Population (2024)

2,255

Population (2010)

2,752

Peak (2024)

1.44%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20102,255
20112,295
20122,258
20132,263
20142,274
20152,301
20162,311
20172,388
20182,455
20192,468
20202,504
20212,599
20222,634
20232,665
20242,752

Race & Ethnicity

White89.5%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian0.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 rate7.0%+1.3% vs state
Unemployment rate1.6%
Employment-to-population56.5%

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.

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

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