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Sevier County, Utah Demographics 2026

Sevier County, Utah has a population of 22,085, the 14th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $74,884 and the median home value is $311,200. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Sevier County Quick Facts

Population 22,085
Median Household Income $74,884
Median Home Value $311,200
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Median Age 36.8 years
Homeownership Rate 77.8%
Affordability Ratio 4.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.8%
High School Graduation 93.1%
Cities/Places 12
Population 22,085 14th of 29
Median Income $74,884 21% lower than state
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Unemployment 4.4%

How Sevier County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population21,85422,085+1.1%
Median household income$73,765$74,884+1.5%
Median home value$274,100$311,200+13.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.2%
$25K-$50K 17.6%
$50K-$100K 36.9%
$100K+ 33.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.1%
$10K-$15K
2.1%
$15K-$20K
4.2%
$20K-$25K
2.7%
$25K-$30K
4.0%
$30K-$35K
2.9%
$35K-$40K
3.0%
$40K-$45K
4.7%
$45K-$50K
3.1%
$50K-$60K
8.6%
$60K-$75K
11.7%
$75K-$100K
16.6%
$100K-$125K
10.3%
$125K-$150K
7.9%
$150K-$200K
10.1%
$200K+
5.1%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%
60.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $912/mo 14.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

17out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Sevier County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Richfield8,224$74,75612.5%$332,500
Monroe2,616$66,1726.7%$318,300
Salina2,546$64,12915.7%$285,900
Aurora949$91,2504.6%$297,200
Central Valley767$93,3333.8%$347,800
Redmond767$77,0837.1%$267,700
Elsinore750$70,5007.4%$244,100
Annabella701$82,5001.6%$355,700
Glenwood673$83,8753.9%$321,000
Joseph559$89,37510.5%$242,500
Sigurd444$80,3575.4%$270,300
Koosharem298$77,5002.1%$515,600

Population Overview

Sevier County is located in Utah with a total population of 22,085. It is the 14th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sevier County is 36.8 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 32.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sevier County is $74,884. This is 21% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $311,200. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sevier County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.3%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 15.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sevier 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 Sevier County, Utah?

Sevier County has a population of 22,085, making it the 14th most populous county in Utah.

What is the median income in Sevier County?

The median household income in Sevier County is $74,884 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.

How many cities are in Sevier County, Utah?

Sevier County contains 12 Census-designated places.