Uintah County, Utah Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in Utah
The population of Uintah County, Utah is 36,458 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in Utah. The median household income is $69,861, the median home value is $270,200, and the median age is 33.0.
The population of Uintah County has grown 18.0% since 2010 (32,465 → 38,307), a +1.19% annualized rate.
36,458
Population
+1.19%
Annual growth
8
People / sq mi
$69,861
Median Income
$270,200
Median Home Value
Uintah County covers 4,483 sq mi of land at 8.1 people per square mile.
About Uintah County, UT
Age is the most distinctive thing about Uintah County: a median age of 33.0, younger than the national median. With 36,458 residents, Uintah County is a county in Utah. It ranks #11 among counties in Utah by population.
The typical household here earns about $69,861, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $270,200, with typical rent around $914.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 16.8%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.5%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Uintah County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Uintah County had a population of 32,465 in 2010 and 38,307 in 2024, a 18.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,307 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.21%.
38,307
Population (2024)
32,465
Population (2010)
38,307
Peak (2024)
1.21%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,465 |
| 2011 | 33,246 |
| 2012 | 34,648 |
| 2013 | 35,696 |
| 2014 | 36,934 |
| 2015 | 37,815 |
| 2016 | 36,261 |
| 2017 | 35,235 |
| 2018 | 35,407 |
| 2019 | 35,806 |
| 2020 | 35,675 |
| 2021 | 36,235 |
| 2022 | 37,162 |
| 2023 | 37,903 |
| 2024 | 38,307 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
33.0
Median Age
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Male
11.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 26.1% · Seniors (65+): 11.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $69,861$-21,889 vs state |
| Mean household income | $92,354 |
| Per-capita income | $30,586 |
| Poverty rate | 7.8%+2.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Uintah County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
2.3%
Carpool
75.6%
Public transit
6.5%
Work from home
20.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$270,200$-184,800 vs state
Median home value
$914
Median rent
72.0%
Homeownership rate
13,775
Total housing units
86.7%
Occupied
13.3%
Vacant
28.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.6%
With health insurance
93.9%
With broadband internet
28.6%
Foreign-born
5.2%
Veterans (18+)
13.0%
With a disability
94.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.3%
High School+
16.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Uintah County, Utah has a population of 36,458 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in Utah. Population density is 8 people per square mile.
The population of Uintah County has grown 18.0% since 2010 (32,465 → 38,307), a +1.19% annualized rate.
The median household income in Uintah County, Utah is $69,861, with mean (average) household income of $92,354 and per-capita income of $30,586. 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Uintah County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.1%), Hispanic or Latino (8.2%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Uintah County, Utah is 33.0 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.
The median home value in Uintah County is $270,200 and median monthly rent is $914. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 13,775 total housing units, 13.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Uintah County, Utah is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.
Salt Lake City is among the largest cities associated with Uintah 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.