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Population Review

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.

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

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%.

2024 · 38K20102024
Wasatch County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

37,858

Population (2024)

23,642

Population (2010)

37,858

Peak (2024)

3.43%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201023,642
201124,404
201225,340
201326,578
201427,815
201529,131
201630,433
201732,045
201833,278
201934,210
202035,063
202136,257
202236,731
202337,303
202437,858

Race & Ethnicity

White85.1%
Black or African American0.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

36.1

Median Age

48.4%

Female

51.6%

Male

13.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.3%
5–9
8.1%
10–14
9.5%
15–19
8.5%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
10.6%
35–44
14.3%
45–54
12.1%
55–59
5.8%
60–64
5.7%
65–74
8.8%
75–84
3.6%
85+
0.8%

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 rate3.4%-2.3% vs state
Unemployment rate1.7%
Employment-to-population66.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
20.0%
Education & health care
15.4%
Finance & real estate
13.9%
Construction
10.7%
Information
8.5%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Retail trade
4.1%
Arts, entertainment & food
3.5%

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.

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

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