Emery County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Emery County is located in Utah with a total population of 9,968. It is the 21st most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Emery County is 39.1 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 31.7 years. With 28.4% of the population under 18, Emery County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Emery County is $69,956. This is 24% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $197,100. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $455,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Emery County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Emery County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.3%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.

Education

17.2% 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 53% 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 93.2%.