Piute County, Utah Demographics 2026
Piute County, Utah has a population of 1,705, the 28th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $44,650 and the median home value is $235,400. The poverty rate is 11.1%.
Piute County Quick Facts
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: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Piute County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysvale | 522 | $43,289 | 16.7% | $281,800 |
| Circleville | 431 | $74,375 | 3.5% | $255,000 |
| Kingston | 329 | N/A | 0.0% | $225,600 |
| Junction | 305 | N/A | 16.1% | $173,800 |
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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. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Piute County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Piute County, Utah?
Piute County has a population of 1,705, making it the 28th most populous county in Utah.
What is the median income in Piute County?
The median household income in Piute County is $44,650 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.
How many cities are in Piute County, Utah?
Piute County contains 4 Census-designated places.