Tooele County, Utah Demographics 2026
Tooele County, Utah has a population of 79,347, the 7th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $106,587 and the median home value is $431,600. The poverty rate is 5.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Tooele County Quick Facts
How Tooele 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 | 76,648 | 79,347 | +3.5% |
| Median household income | $101,846 | $106,587 | +4.7% |
| Median home value | $391,300 | $431,600 | +10.3% |
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 Tooele County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tooele | 38,405 | $96,221 | 5.9% | $381,400 |
| Grantsville | 14,341 | $101,349 | 5.9% | $488,200 |
| Stansbury Park | 11,242 | $126,526 | 2.5% | $481,900 |
| Erda | 3,881 | $148,676 | 3.9% | $658,800 |
| Wendover | 1,261 | $44,173 | 26.0% | $164,600 |
| Stockton | 901 | $110,625 | 4.5% | $375,000 |
| Rush Valley | 458 | $87,188 | 7.6% | $365,100 |
| Dugway | 433 | $99,583 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Vernon | 257 | $58,917 | 9.3% | $350,000 |
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Population Overview
Tooele County is located in Utah with a total population of 79,347. It is the 7th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tooele County is 32.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 32.0 years. With 31.0% of the population under 18, Tooele County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tooele County is $106,587. This is 12% higher than the state median of $95,166. It is also 32% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.2%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. The median home value is $431,600. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 70.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Tooele County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) 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 92.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Tooele 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 Tooele County, Utah?
Tooele County has a population of 79,347, making it the 7th most populous county in Utah.
What is the median income in Tooele County?
The median household income in Tooele County is $106,587 with a poverty rate of 5.2%.
How many cities are in Tooele County, Utah?
Tooele County contains 9 Census-designated places.