Census ACS · #768 μSA
Vernal Metro Area
The Vernal, Ut Micropolitan Statistical Area has 36,458 residents. The median household income is $69,861 and the median home value is $270,200.
36,458
Population
8
People / sq mi
$69,861
Median Income
$270,200
Median Home Value
The Vernal CBSA covers 4,483 sq mi of land at 8.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.2% |
Economy & Income
$69,861
Median Household Income
$30,586
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$270,200
Median Home Value
$914
Median Rent
72.0%
Homeownership
Education
89.3%
High School+
16.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
6.5%
Work From Home
20.3 min
Avg Commute
28.6%
Foreign Born
Vernal spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vernal, Ut Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 36,458 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #768 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Vernal metro area is $69,861, with a per capita income of $30,586.
The Vernal, Ut CBSA spans the state of Utah.
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Data for the Vernal, Ut CBSA (46860) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Vernal stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 8 people per square mile. Vernal is a metro area in UT with a population of 36,458.
Median household income is $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.
College attainment is 16.8%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.