Grand County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grand County is located in Utah with a total population of 9,697. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grand County is 39.6 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 31.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grand County is $62,521. This is 32% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 98% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $480,900. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grand County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.5%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.0%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

34.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 94.3%.