Utah 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 | Utah County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 693,836 | 3,354,668 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 323.8 | 39.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.77% | 1.74% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 26.0 | 32.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 195,433 | 1,094,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Utah County grew by 34.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 683,157 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Utah County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Utah County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,291 | $92,351 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.07% | 5.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Utah County is about 5% higher than in Utah.
Housing
| Metric | Utah County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $538,512 | $457,939 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,441 | $1,405 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.2% | 70.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Utah County is about 31.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,441 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Utah County spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 155 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Utah County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.6 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.2 | 37.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 155 | 157 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,803 | $4,868 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.2% | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,209 | 7,410 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,141 | 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 Utah County is about the same as 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
Utah County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Utah County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.41 | 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
Utah County has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Utah County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.9% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.0% | 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 Utah County, Utah.
What is the population of Utah County, Utah?
The population of Utah County, Utah is 693,836, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Utah County, Utah?
The population density of Utah County, Utah is 323.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Utah County, Utah?
The median household income in Utah County, Utah is $97,291, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Utah County, Utah?
The median home price in Utah County, Utah is $538,512, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Utah County, Utah?
The unemployment rate in Utah County, Utah is 3.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.