Summit County, Utah Demographics 2026

Name: Summit County, Utah Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Summit County, Utah has a population of 42,970, the 10th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $138,114 and the median home value is $1,067,700. The poverty rate is 4.9%.

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

Summit County Quick Facts

Population 42,970

Median Household Income $138,114

Median Home Value $1,067,700

Poverty Rate 4.9%

Unemployment Rate 1.8%

Median Age 41.5 years

Homeownership Rate 80.2%

Affordability Ratio 7.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 59.8%

High School Graduation 95.7%

Cities/Places 17

Population 42,970 10th of 29

Median Income $138,114 45% higher than state

Poverty Rate 4.9%

Unemployment 1.8%

How Summit 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	42,709	42,970	+0.6%
Median household income	$137,058	$138,114	+0.8%
Median home value	$1,000,400	$1,067,700	+6.7%

Median Household Income

Summit

$138,114

$95,166

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Summit

$1,067,700

$489,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 5.5%

$25K-$50K 9.7%

$50K-$100K 21.3%

$100K+ 63.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

0.7%

$15K-$20K

0.8%

$20K-$25K

0.7%

$25K-$30K

1.7%

$30K-$35K

2.2%

$35K-$40K

1.0%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

2.2%

$50K-$60K

3.7%

$60K-$75K

5.3%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

9.2%

$125K-$150K

9.4%

$150K-$200K

11.9%

$200K+

32.9%

Employment

1.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

68.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.2%

Renter 19.8%

Affordability Index Very Expensive

7.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,987/mo 17.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

27.4%

55-74

25.2%

75+

4.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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 Summit County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Summit Park	8,537	$185,900	2.2%	$1,146,800
Park City	8,362	$133,558	6.5%	$1,757,800
Snyderville	5,948	$143,517	4.6%	$1,104,200
East Basin	4,002	$145,678	7.5%	$1,305,600
Kamas	2,096	$96,638	2.3%	$515,500
Francis	1,989	$117,054	0.7%	$792,700
Coalville	1,881	$95,729	12.1%	$462,200
Oakley	1,638	$125,550	6.1%	$673,500
Silver Summit	1,476	$241,792	6.8%	$2,000,000+
Henefer	1,005	$93,654	0.0%	$440,200
Marion	830	$82,826	8.6%	$532,400
Hoytsville	800	$64,643	15.3%	$814,800
Woodland	625	$85,135	1.8%	$701,000
Peoa	203	$198,594	0.0%	$896,300
Wanship	165	$126,071	2.4%	$513,200
Echo	83	N/A	8.4%	N/A
Samak	29	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Summit County is located in Utah with a total population of 42,970. It is the 10th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Summit County is 41.5 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 32.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Summit County is $138,114. This is 45% higher than the state median of $95,166. It is also 71% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.9%. This is 43% 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 1.8%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $1,067,700. Housing costs are 118% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Summit County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.1%.

Education

59.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Summit County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 59% higher 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 95.7%. Notably, 22.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Summit 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 Summit County, Utah?

Summit County has a population of 42,970, making it the 10th most populous county in Utah.

What is the median income in Summit County?

The median household income in Summit County is $138,114 with a poverty rate of 4.9%.

How many cities are in Summit County, Utah?

Summit County contains 17 Census-designated places.