Central Valley, Utah Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 767, Central Valley's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Central Valley is a small community located in Utah, within Sevier County. The total population is 767. It ranks as the 194th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Central Valley is 36.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. With 33.5% of the population under 18, Central Valley has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Central Valley is $93,333. This is 2% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.8%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $347,800. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Central Valley has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 15.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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 98.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Central Valley, Utah is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Utah state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Utah. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.