Stockton, Utah Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 901, Stockton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Stockton is a small community located in Utah, within Tooele County. The total population is 901. It ranks as the 179th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stockton is 41.5 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. With 28.9% of the population under 18, Stockton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stockton is $110,625. This is 16% higher than the state median of $95,166. It is also 37% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $375,000. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Stockton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 15.9%.

Education

9.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 75% 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 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Stockton, Utah is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Utah state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Utah. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.