Sanpete County, Utah Demographics 2026
Sanpete County, Utah has a population of 29,719, the 13th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $70,083 and the median home value is $347,200. The poverty rate is 15.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Sanpete County Quick Facts
How Sanpete County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,209 | 29,719 | +1.7% |
| Median household income | $67,459 | $70,083 | +3.9% |
| Median home value | $300,400 | $347,200 | +15.6% |
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: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Sanpete County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephraim | 5,949 | $66,541 | 17.3% | $423,700 |
| Mount Pleasant | 3,805 | $68,920 | 19.7% | $315,600 |
| Manti | 3,594 | $62,614 | 14.8% | $310,700 |
| Gunnison | 3,562 | $70,833 | 20.9% | $290,900 |
| Moroni | 1,535 | $65,833 | 21.0% | $283,100 |
| Fountain Green | 1,521 | $73,017 | 5.3% | $372,600 |
| Fairview | 1,342 | $66,442 | 11.1% | $297,800 |
| Centerfield | 1,240 | $77,778 | 10.8% | $315,200 |
| Spring City | 1,057 | $71,250 | 6.4% | $327,900 |
| Fayette | 471 | $75,833 | 6.6% | $327,800 |
| Mayfield | 384 | $80,000 | 15.1% | $316,000 |
| Wales | 355 | $71,250 | 8.1% | $371,900 |
| Sterling | 281 | $66,359 | 14.9% | $243,800 |
Explore Utah Rankings
Population Overview
Sanpete County is located in Utah with a total population of 29,719. It is the 13th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sanpete County is 33.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 32.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Sanpete County is $70,083. This is 26% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 79% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $347,200. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 70.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Sanpete County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.
Education
22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower 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 91.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Sanpete County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Sanpete County, Utah?
Sanpete County has a population of 29,719, making it the 13th most populous county in Utah.
What is the median income in Sanpete County?
The median household income in Sanpete County is $70,083 with a poverty rate of 15.2%.
How many cities are in Sanpete County, Utah?
Sanpete County contains 13 Census-designated places.