Iron County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Iron County is located in Utah with a total population of 60,201. It is the 8th most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Iron County is 29.9 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 31.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Iron County is $65,527. This is 29% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. The median home value is $342,900. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Iron County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.1%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% 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%.