Weber 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 | Weber County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 268,672 | 3,354,668 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 407.4 | 39.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.40% | 1.74% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.7 | 32.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 92,308 | 1,094,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Weber County grew by 18.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 266,062 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Weber County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Weber County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,502 | $92,351 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.63% | 5.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Weber County is about 5% lower than in Utah.
Housing
| Metric | Weber County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $352,192 | $457,939 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,269 | $1,405 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.5% | 70.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Weber County is about 23.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,269 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Weber County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 171 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Weber County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.1 | 37.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 171 | 157 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,311 | $4,868 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,684 | 7,410 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,158 | 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 Weber County is 21 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
Weber County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Weber County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | 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
Weber County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Weber County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.6% | 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 Weber County, Utah.
What is the population of Weber County, Utah?
The population of Weber County, Utah is 268,672, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Weber County, Utah?
The population density of Weber County, Utah is 407.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Weber County, Utah?
The median household income in Weber County, Utah is $87,502, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Weber County, Utah?
The median home price in Weber County, Utah is $352,192, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Weber County, Utah?
The unemployment rate in Weber County, Utah is 3.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.