Box Elder 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 | Box Elder County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,744 | 3,354,668 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.0 | 39.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.13% | 1.74% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.6 | 32.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 19,146 | 1,094,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Box Elder County grew by 24.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 59,710 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Box Elder County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Box Elder County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,988 | $92,351 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.79% | 5.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Box Elder County is about 16% lower than in Utah.
Housing
| Metric | Box Elder County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $24,090 | $457,939 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,028 | $1,405 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.7% | 70.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Box Elder County is about 2.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,028 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Box Elder County spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 168 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Box Elder County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.2 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.3 | 37.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 168 | 157 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,205 | $4,868 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,543 | 7,410 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,018 | 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 Box Elder County is 20 minutes, longer 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
Box Elder County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Box Elder County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.10 | 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
Box Elder County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Box Elder County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.1% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.7% | 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 Box Elder County, Utah.
What is the population of Box Elder County, Utah?
The population of Box Elder County, Utah is 60,744, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Box Elder County, Utah?
The population density of Box Elder County, Utah is 9.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Box Elder County, Utah?
The median household income in Box Elder County, Utah is $77,988, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Box Elder County, Utah?
The median home price in Box Elder County, Utah is $24,090, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Box Elder County, Utah?
The unemployment rate in Box Elder County, Utah is 3.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.