Beaver County, UT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Beaver County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,038 | 3,354,668 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.7 | 39.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.56% | 1.74% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.5 | 32.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,382 | 1,094,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Beaver County grew by 16.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 7,156 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $84,154 | $92,351 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.50% | 5.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Beaver County is about 9% lower than in Utah.
Housing
| Metric | Beaver County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $65,622 | $457,939 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,034 | $1,405 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.4% | 70.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Beaver County is about 5.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,034 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) | 8.6 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 17.2 | 37.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 72 | 157 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,227 | $4,868 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| 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 (6.8 min), Daggett County (8.4 min), Beaver County (8.6 min).
Slowest:
Tooele County (30.9 min), Piute County (30.6 min), Morgan County (25.1 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 | 2.88 | 2.99 | 2.54 |
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Beaver County, Utah.
What is the population of Beaver County, Utah?
The population of Beaver County, Utah is 7,038, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Beaver County, Utah?
The population density of Beaver County, Utah is 2.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Beaver County, Utah?
The median household income in Beaver County, Utah is $84,154, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Beaver County, Utah?
The median home price in Beaver County, Utah is $65,622, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Beaver County, Utah?
The unemployment rate in Beaver County, Utah is 2.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.