Beaver County, Utah Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Beaver County, UT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 75% of counties in Utah
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Beaver County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,268 | 3,390,702 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.8 | 40.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.55% | 1.76% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 33.2 | 33.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,516 | 1,124,267 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Beaver County grew by 18.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 7,268 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Beaver County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.6% of residents. That is 4.0 points below Utah as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,646 22.6% -4.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,440 19.8% -2.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,186 16.3% -0.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,088 15.0% +3.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Utah, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.3% of the people living in Beaver County and men 52.7%.
- Women 47.3% Utah 49.5%
- Men 52.7% Utah 50.5%
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Economy
Beaver County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Beaver County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,033 | $95,466 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.97% | 5.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Beaver County is about 15% lower than in Utah.
Housing
| Metric | Beaver County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $350,000 | $498,552 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $980 | $1,495 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.0% | 70.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Beaver County is about 29.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $980 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Beaver County spend about 17 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 72 hours, about 3.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Beaver County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 8.7 | 18.9 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 17.3 | 37.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 72 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,237 | $4,885 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 17.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,545 | 7,410 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 236 | 1,192 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Utah:
Garfield County (7.3 min), Daggett County (8.6 min), Beaver County (8.7 min).
Slowest:
Tooele County (30.8 min), Morgan County (23.8 min), Piute County (22.9 min).
The average commute time in Beaver County is 9 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Utah.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Beaver County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Beaver County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | 2.97 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Utah:
Summit County (0.4), Morgan County (0.3), Wasatch County (0.3).
Lowest:
Daggett County (0.2), Uintah County (0.2), Duchesne County (0.2).
Health
Beaver County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Beaver County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.6% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.8% | 11.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Utah:
Summit County (0.8), Utah County (0.8), Cache County (0.8).
Lowest:
San Juan County (0.8), Piute County (0.8), Uintah County (0.8).
Beaver County, UT Compared With Nearby Counties
How Beaver County, UT compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver County, UT | 7,268 | $81,033 #1/3 | $350,000 #2/3 | 8.7 min #1/3 |
| Iron County, UT | 62,246 | $67,560 | $289,289 | 12.5 min |
| Washington County, UT | 196,425 | $80,793 | $759,880 | 16.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Beaver County, Utah.
How big is Beaver County, Utah by population?
About 7,268 people live in Beaver County, Utah, in 2,516 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 33.2, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
How densely populated is Beaver County, Utah?
Averaged over its land area, Beaver County, Utah has 3 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 3% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Beaver County, Utah?
The median home costs 4.3 times the median household income ($350,000 against $81,033), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $980 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Beaver County, Utah?
Unemployment in Beaver County, Utah is only 1.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Beaver County, Utah?
23.8% of adults in Beaver County, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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