Tooele County, Utah Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 7th-largest in Utah
The population of Tooele County, Utah is 76,648 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest county in Utah. The median household income is $101,846, the median home value is $391,300, and the median age is 32.0.
The population of Tooele County has grown 44.4% since 2010 (58,502 → 84,488), a +2.66% annualized rate.
76,648
Population
+2.66%
Annual growth
11
People / sq mi
$101,846
Median Income
$391,300
Median Home Value
Tooele County covers 7,040 sq mi of land at 10.9 people per square mile.
About Tooele County, UT
The poverty rate is what most separates Tooele County from the typical county: 2.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 76,648 residents, Tooele County is a county in Utah. It is the #7-largest of all counties in Utah nationally.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $101,846, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 2.9%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $391,300, with typical rent around $1,134.
Roughly 23.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. A solid 13.7% of workers are based at home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Tooele County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Tooele County had a population of 58,502 in 2010 and 84,488 in 2024, a 44.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 84,488 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.67%.
84,488
Population (2024)
58,502
Population (2010)
84,488
Peak (2024)
2.67%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 58,502 |
| 2011 | 59,198 |
| 2012 | 59,810 |
| 2013 | 60,655 |
| 2014 | 61,473 |
| 2015 | 62,676 |
| 2016 | 64,643 |
| 2017 | 67,490 |
| 2018 | 69,946 |
| 2019 | 72,110 |
| 2020 | 73,351 |
| 2021 | 76,777 |
| 2022 | 79,981 |
| 2023 | 82,137 |
| 2024 | 84,488 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
32.0
Median Age
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Male
9.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 25.8% · Seniors (65+): 9.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $101,846+$10,096 vs state |
| Mean household income | $120,925 |
| Per-capita income | $37,365 |
| Poverty rate | 2.9%-2.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 69.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Tooele County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.7% of workers.
How residents commute
1.1%
Drive alone
1.2%
Carpool
70.8%
Public transit
13.7%
Work from home
30.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$391,300$-63,700 vs state
Median home value
$1,134
Median rent
82.6%
Homeownership rate
24,138
Total housing units
95.5%
Occupied
4.5%
Vacant
17.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.7%
With health insurance
97.2%
With broadband internet
25.0%
Foreign-born
6.5%
Veterans (18+)
11.3%
With a disability
88.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.7%
High School+
23.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tooele County, Utah has a population of 76,648 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest county in Utah. Population density is 11 people per square mile.
The population of Tooele County has grown 44.4% since 2010 (58,502 → 84,488), a +2.66% annualized rate.
The median household income in Tooele County, Utah is $101,846, with mean (average) household income of $120,925 and per-capita income of $37,365. 2.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Tooele County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Tooele County, Utah is 32.0 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.
The median home value in Tooele County is $391,300 and median monthly rent is $1,134. 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 24,138 total housing units, 4.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Tooele County, Utah is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Salt Lake City is among the largest cities associated with Tooele County, Utah, with a population of 203,888.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.