Box Elder County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Box Elder County is located in Utah with a total population of 59,725. It is the 9th most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Box Elder County is 32.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 31.7 years. With 30.9% of the population under 18, Box Elder County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Box Elder County is $77,865. This is 15% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $357,400. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Box Elder County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

26.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 36.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.