Box Elder County, Utah Demographics 2026

Name: Box Elder County, Utah Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Box Elder County, Utah has a population of 61,246, the 9th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $84,550 and the median home value is $403,600. The poverty rate is 8.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Box Elder County Quick Facts

Population 61,246

Median Household Income $84,550

Median Home Value $403,600

Poverty Rate 8.4%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 33.3 years

Homeownership Rate 76.0%

Affordability Ratio 4.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.7%

High School Graduation 92.4%

Cities/Places 19

Population 61,246 9th of 29

Median Income $84,550 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.4%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Box Elder 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	59,725	61,246	+2.5%
Median household income	$77,865	$84,550	+8.6%
Median home value	$357,400	$403,600	+12.9%

Median Household Income

Box Elder

$84,550

$95,166

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Box Elder

$403,600

$489,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.0%

$25K-$50K 13.2%

$50K-$100K 35.7%

$100K+ 40.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

1.4%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

1.8%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

2.2%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

12.4%

$75K-$100K

16.1%

$100K-$125K

13.7%

$125K-$150K

8.8%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

7.3%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

65.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.0%

Renter 24.0%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,116/mo 15.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.4%

18-34

21.9%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

18.0%

75+

5.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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 Box Elder County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Brigham City	19,992	$71,308	11.2%	$369,300
Tremonton	11,477	$74,741	10.2%	$364,900
Perry	5,843	$112,639	2.3%	$465,100
Garland	2,660	$74,375	13.5%	$360,400
Willard	2,212	$97,782	4.8%	$451,300
Mantua	1,677	$142,188	2.4%	$607,100
Elwood	1,547	$101,771	3.8%	$516,400
South Willard	1,532	$119,327	4.5%	$583,000
Honeyville	1,275	$87,083	3.5%	$477,800
Thatcher	1,170	$100,750	7.5%	$404,100
Riverside	1,135	$73,246	11.6%	$438,900
Bear River City	867	$97,895	2.3%	$433,100
Corinne	783	$76,429	15.1%	$377,900
Fielding	746	$81,250	3.6%	$396,700
Deweyville	415	$88,750	1.2%	$484,100
Plymouth	342	$85,625	3.5%	$380,400
Howell	288	$88,015	5.9%	$262,500
Snowville	231	$67,396	2.2%	$252,100
Portage	219	$63,333	4.6%	$333,300

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Population Overview

Box Elder County is located in Utah with a total population of 61,246. It is the 9th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Box Elder County is 33.3 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. With 30.4% 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 $84,550. This is 11% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $403,600. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Box Elder County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.2%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.1%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

26.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Box Elder 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 Box Elder County, Utah?

Box Elder County has a population of 61,246, making it the 9th most populous county in Utah.

What is the median income in Box Elder County?

The median household income in Box Elder County is $84,550 with a poverty rate of 8.4%.

How many cities are in Box Elder County, Utah?

Box Elder County contains 19 Census-designated places.