Wasatch County, Utah Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Utah
The population of Wasatch County, Utah is 35,808 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Utah. The median household income is $115,146, the median home value is $724,400, and the median age is 36.1.
The population of Wasatch County has grown 60.1% since 2010 (23,642 → 37,858), a +3.42% annualized rate.
35,808
Population
+3.42%
Annual growth
30
People / sq mi
$115,146
Median Income
$724,400
Median Home Value
Wasatch County covers 1,177 sq mi of land at 30.4 people per square mile.
About Wasatch County, UT
Housing cost is the defining feature of Wasatch County: the median home is valued at $724,400. With 35,808 residents, Wasatch County is a county in Utah. It ranks #12 among counties in Utah by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $115,146, putting Wasatch County near the top of US counties. Very few residents live in poverty — 3.4%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $724,400, with typical rent around $1,905.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US counties: 47.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 18.1% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Wasatch County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Wasatch County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Wasatch County had a population of 23,642 in 2010 and 37,858 in 2024, a 60.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 37,858 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.43%.
37,858
Population (2024)
23,642
Population (2010)
37,858
Peak (2024)
3.43%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,642 |
| 2011 | 24,404 |
| 2012 | 25,340 |
| 2013 | 26,578 |
| 2014 | 27,815 |
| 2015 | 29,131 |
| 2016 | 30,433 |
| 2017 | 32,045 |
| 2018 | 33,278 |
| 2019 | 34,210 |
| 2020 | 35,063 |
| 2021 | 36,257 |
| 2022 | 36,731 |
| 2023 | 37,303 |
| 2024 | 37,858 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
36.1
Median Age
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Male
13.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 23.9% · Seniors (65+): 13.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $115,146+$23,396 vs state |
| Mean household income | $159,943 |
| Per-capita income | $54,096 |
| Poverty rate | 3.4%-2.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 66.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Wasatch County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.6%
Carpool
67.8%
Public transit
18.1%
Work from home
22.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$724,400+$269,400 vs state
Median home value
$1,905
Median rent
78.9%
Homeownership rate
15,446
Total housing units
77.6%
Occupied
22.4%
Vacant
21.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.4%
With health insurance
98.8%
With broadband internet
37.2%
Foreign-born
3.9%
Veterans (18+)
7.5%
With a disability
83.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
95.6%
High School+
47.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wasatch County, Utah has a population of 35,808 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Utah. Population density is 30 people per square mile.
The population of Wasatch County has grown 60.1% since 2010 (23,642 → 37,858), a +3.42% annualized rate.
The median household income in Wasatch County, Utah is $115,146, with mean (average) household income of $159,943 and per-capita income of $54,096. 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Wasatch County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%), 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 Wasatch County, Utah is 36.1 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.
The median home value in Wasatch County is $724,400 and median monthly rent is $1,905. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,446 total housing units, 22.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Wasatch County, Utah is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.
Salt Lake City is among the largest cities associated with Wasatch 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.