Kane County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kane County is located in Utah with a total population of 7,996. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kane County is 43.7 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 31.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kane County is $75,000. This is 18% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $350,900. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kane County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% 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 94.7%.