Duchesne County, Utah Demographics 2026

Name: Duchesne County, Utah Demographics
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Duchesne County, Utah has a population of 20,185, the 16th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $78,445 and the median home value is $283,700. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

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

Duchesne County Quick Facts

Population 20,185

Median Household Income $78,445

Median Home Value $283,700

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 34.1 years

Homeownership Rate 78.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.5%

High School Graduation 91.7%

Cities/Places 7

Population 20,185 16th of 29

Median Income $78,445 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Duchesne 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	19,932	20,185	+1.3%
Median household income	$74,738	$78,445	+5.0%
Median home value	$253,600	$283,700	+11.9%

Median Household Income

Duchesne

$78,445

$95,166

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Duchesne

$283,700

$489,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.5%

$25K-$50K 17.7%

$50K-$100K 31.2%

$100K+ 38.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

14.8%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

8.8%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

61.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.9%

Renter 21.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,009/mo 15.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

32.2%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

18.5%

75+

4.8%

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 Duchesne County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Roosevelt	7,078	$76,456	15.9%	$282,500
Duchesne	1,753	$77,059	14.5%	$262,200
Myton	653	$62,292	26.5%	$177,000
Altamont	435	$94,688	5.5%	$214,300
Neola	354	$101,875	1.7%	$173,900
Bluebell	260	$91,542	3.9%	$345,500
Tabiona	189	$69,375	11.1%	$225,000

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Population Overview

Duchesne County is located in Utah with a total population of 20,185. It is the 16th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Duchesne County is 34.1 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. With 32.2% of the population under 18, Duchesne County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Duchesne County is $78,445. This is 18% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 21% higher 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. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Duchesne County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.5%) is well below the state average of 15.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 51% 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 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Duchesne 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 Duchesne County, Utah?

Duchesne County has a population of 20,185, making it the 16th most populous county in Utah.

What is the median income in Duchesne County?

The median household income in Duchesne County is $78,445 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Duchesne County, Utah?

Duchesne County contains 7 Census-designated places.