Emery County, UT Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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D
Population
| Metric | Emery County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,278 | 3,354,668 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.3 | 39.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.84% | 1.74% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.7 | 32.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,428 | 1,094,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Emery County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Emery County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,383 | $92,351 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.80% | 5.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Emery County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $144,048 | $457,939 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $696 | $1,405 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.6% | 70.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Emery County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 16.6 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 16.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Emery County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Emery County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | 2.99 | 2.54 |
Health
Emery County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Emery County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.9 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.0% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.4% | 11.3% | 19.0% |