Sanpete County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sanpete County is located in Utah with a total population of 29,209. It is the 13th most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sanpete County is 33.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 31.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sanpete County is $67,459. This is 26% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 79% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $300,400. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sanpete County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.5%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 90.8%.