Emery County, Utah Demographics 2026
Emery County, Utah has a population of 10,046, the 21st most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $74,291 and the median home value is $218,700. The poverty rate is 12.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Emery County Quick Facts
How Emery 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 | 9,968 | 10,046 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $69,956 | $74,291 | +6.2% |
| Median home value | $197,100 | $218,700 | +11.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Emery County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 1,965 | $76,500 | 12.0% | $199,100 |
| Castle Dale | 1,546 | $82,958 | 8.0% | $218,200 |
| Ferron | 1,517 | $70,947 | 17.7% | $216,000 |
| Orangeville | 1,445 | $90,086 | 20.2% | $246,200 |
| Green River | 720 | $65,129 | 12.2% | $173,800 |
| Emery | 491 | $73,125 | 37.1% | $134,400 |
| Cleveland | 378 | $74,375 | 5.8% | $192,000 |
| Elmo | 360 | $45,000 | 8.3% | $209,600 |
| Clawson | 197 | $75,250 | 0.0% | $234,600 |
Explore Utah Rankings
Population Overview
Emery County is located in Utah with a total population of 10,046. It is the 21st most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Emery County is 38.9 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 32.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Emery County is $74,291. This is 22% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. The median home value is $218,700. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $489,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Emery County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Emery County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. 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%.
Education
18.3% 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 94.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Emery 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 Emery County, Utah?
Emery County has a population of 10,046, making it the 21st most populous county in Utah.
What is the median income in Emery County?
The median household income in Emery County is $74,291 with a poverty rate of 12.5%.
How many cities are in Emery County, Utah?
Emery County contains 9 Census-designated places.