Koosharem, Utah Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 298, Koosharem's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Koosharem is a small community located in Utah, within Sevier County. The total population is 298. It ranks as the 269th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Koosharem is 20.3 years. This is 37% lower than the state median of 32.0 years. With 47.6% of the population under 18, Koosharem has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 21.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Koosharem is $77,500. This is 19% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.1%. This is 75% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Koosharem, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $515,600. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Koosharem has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 15.9%.

Education

50.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% higher 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 89.4%. Notably, 30.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Koosharem, Utah is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Utah state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Utah. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.