Grand 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 | Grand County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,757 | 3,354,668 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.6 | 39.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.31% | 1.74% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 32.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 4,466 | 1,094,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Grand County grew by 2.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 9,697 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Grand County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Grand County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,164 | $92,351 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.49% | 5.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Grand County is about 33% lower than in Utah.
Housing
| Metric | Grand County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $5,000 | $457,939 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,021 | $1,405 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.8% | 70.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Grand County is about 0.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,021 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Grand County spend about 18 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 75 hours, about 3.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Grand County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 9.0 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 18.0 | 37.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 75 | 157 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,319 | $4,868 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,816 | 7,410 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 143 | 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 Grand 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
Grand County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Grand County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | 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
Grand County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Grand County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.7% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.6% | 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 Grand County, Utah.
What is the population of Grand County, Utah?
The population of Grand County, Utah is 9,757, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Grand County, Utah?
The population density of Grand County, Utah is 2.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Grand County, Utah?
The median household income in Grand County, Utah is $62,164, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Grand County, Utah?
The median home price in Grand County, Utah is $5,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Grand County, Utah?
The unemployment rate in Grand County, Utah is 2.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.