Uintah County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Uintah County is located in Utah with a total population of 36,458. It is the 11th most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Uintah County is 33.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 31.7 years. With 31.9% of the population under 18, Uintah County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Uintah County is $69,861. This is 24% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 69% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $270,200. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Uintah County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.4%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

16.8% 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 54% lower than the state rate of 36.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.