Iron County, Utah Demographics 2026
Iron County, Utah has a population of 62,252, the 8th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $66,247 and the median home value is $379,000. The poverty rate is 13.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Iron County Quick Facts
How Iron 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 | 60,201 | 62,252 | +3.4% |
| Median household income | $65,527 | $66,247 | +1.1% |
| Median home value | $342,900 | $379,000 | +10.5% |
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 Iron County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar City | 38,524 | $63,589 | 18.9% | $377,000 |
| Enoch | 8,144 | $80,750 | 1.5% | $386,200 |
| Parowan | 3,165 | $53,145 | 12.3% | $343,400 |
| Paragonah | 647 | $64,271 | 8.2% | $244,800 |
| Newcastle | 367 | $86,739 | 0.0% | $280,400 |
| Kanarraville | 257 | N/A | 2.7% | $356,300 |
| Summit | 104 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Brian Head | 74 | $75,125 | 14.9% | $468,200 |
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Population Overview
Iron County is located in Utah with a total population of 62,252. It is the 8th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Iron County is 30.2 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 32.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Iron County is $66,247. This is 30% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $379,000. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 70.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Iron County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.5%.
Education
31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% 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 93.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Iron 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 Iron County, Utah?
Iron County has a population of 62,252, making it the 8th most populous county in Utah.
What is the median income in Iron County?
The median household income in Iron County is $66,247 with a poverty rate of 13.8%.
How many cities are in Iron County, Utah?
Iron County contains 8 Census-designated places.