Beaver County, Utah Demographics 2026
Beaver County, Utah has a population of 7,273, the 24th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $79,360 and the median home value is $283,700. The poverty rate is 6.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Beaver County Quick Facts
How Beaver County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,172 | 7,273 | +1.4% |
| Median household income | $85,603 | $79,360 | -7.3% |
| Median home value | $287,600 | $283,700 | -1.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Beaver County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | 3,681 | $75,960 | 6.7% | $280,100 |
| Milford | 1,547 | $82,368 | 2.3% | $256,600 |
| Minersville | 873 | $73,750 | 10.3% | $309,600 |
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Population Overview
Beaver County is located in Utah with a total population of 7,273. It is the 24th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Beaver County is 34.4 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. With 29.4% of the population under 18, Beaver County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Beaver County is $79,360. This is 17% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $283,700. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 70.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Beaver County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.0%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.1%.
Education
23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Beaver County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Utah and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Beaver County, Utah?
Beaver County has a population of 7,273, making it the 24th most populous county in Utah.
What is the median income in Beaver County?
The median household income in Beaver County is $79,360 with a poverty rate of 6.6%.
How many cities are in Beaver County, Utah?
Beaver County contains 3 Census-designated places.