Rich County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Rich County is located in Utah with a total population of 2,588. It is the 26th most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rich County is 37.2 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 31.7 years. With 32.3% of the population under 18, Rich County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rich County is $76,875. This is 16% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $291,200. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rich County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.

Education

24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 95.5%.