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Cache County, Utah Demographics 2026

Cache County, Utah has a population of 140,046, the 6th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $81,665 and the median home value is $444,400. The poverty rate is 11.9%.

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

Cache County Quick Facts

Population 140,046
Median Household Income $81,665
Median Home Value $444,400
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Unemployment Rate 2.6%
Median Age 26.2 years
Homeownership Rate 63.7%
Affordability Ratio 5.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 42.2%
High School Graduation 94.5%
Cities/Places 24
Population 140,046 6th of 29
Median Income $81,665 14% lower than state
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Unemployment 2.6%

How Cache County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population137,031140,046+2.2%
Median household income$78,292$81,665+4.3%
Median home value$392,800$444,400+13.1%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.1%
$25K-$50K 19.2%
$50K-$100K 32.6%
$100K+ 39.2%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.6%
$10K-$15K
2.3%
$15K-$20K
2.0%
$20K-$25K
2.2%
$25K-$30K
3.4%
$30K-$35K
4.0%
$35K-$40K
4.2%
$40K-$45K
3.6%
$45K-$50K
4.1%
$50K-$60K
6.9%
$60K-$75K
10.6%
$75K-$100K
15.1%
$100K-$125K
12.7%
$125K-$150K
8.5%
$150K-$200K
8.1%
$200K+
9.9%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%
70.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,213/mo 17.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

32out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Cache County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Logan54,907$60,68722.3%$383,600
Smithfield14,408$97,5373.6%$450,200
North Logan11,460$89,89114.4%$492,600
Hyrum10,401$88,7258.6%$422,600
Providence8,947$118,0729.4%$515,900
Nibley7,952$108,0721.0%$461,100
Hyde Park5,540$113,1021.9%$573,900
Wellsville4,157$104,3513.1%$455,500
Richmond3,000$110,4281.0%$395,200
Lewiston2,408$98,5833.3%$390,500
River Heights2,282$117,7085.5%$464,400
Millville1,800$114,7735.0%$449,400
Benson1,776$93,1947.9%$291,300
Mendon1,482$148,2611.5%$594,100
Newton756$81,0004.6%$382,500
Paradise679$109,6881.9%$555,800
Clarkston623$75,2088.5%$326,500
Trenton526$95,3134.0%$358,300
Cove521N/A0.0%N/A
Amalga511$97,6790.0%$431,300
Peter491$116,7190.0%$545,500
Avon483$114,2610.0%$492,000
Cornish236$97,5006.4%$296,100
Cache6N/A0.0%N/A

Population Overview

Cache County is located in Utah with a total population of 140,046. It is the 6th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 24 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cache County is 26.2 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 32.0 years. With 29.2% of the population under 18, Cache County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cache County is $81,665. This is 14% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 1% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $444,400. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cache County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.7%.

Education

42.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher 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 94.5%. Notably, 15.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cache 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 Cache County, Utah?

Cache County has a population of 140,046, making it the 6th most populous county in Utah.

What is the median income in Cache County?

The median household income in Cache County is $81,665 with a poverty rate of 11.9%.

How many cities are in Cache County, Utah?

Cache County contains 24 Census-designated places.