Piute County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Piute County is located in Utah with a total population of 1,705. It is the 28th most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Piute County is 47.1 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 31.7 years. 13.1% 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 Piute County is $44,650. This is 51% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 105% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $235,400. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Piute County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 85.6%.