Uintah County, Utah Demographics 2026

Name: Uintah County, Utah Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Uintah County, Utah has a population of 37,056, the 11th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $73,746 and the median home value is $298,600. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

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

Uintah County Quick Facts

Population 37,056

Median Household Income $73,746

Median Home Value $298,600

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment Rate 6.0%

Median Age 33.2 years

Homeownership Rate 73.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.8%

High School Graduation 89.8%

Cities/Places 9

Population 37,056 11th of 29

Median Income $73,746 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment 6.0%

How Uintah 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	36,458	37,056	+1.6%
Median household income	$69,861	$73,746	+5.6%
Median home value	$270,200	$298,600	+10.5%

Median Household Income

Uintah

$73,746

$95,166

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Uintah

$298,600

$489,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.9%

$25K-$50K 16.4%

$50K-$100K 34.7%

$100K+ 34.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

1.9%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

12.7%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

12.1%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

7.7%

$200K+

7.3%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

60.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.5%

Renter 26.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $941/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

31.2%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

25.9%

55-74

17.5%

75+

4.2%

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 Uintah County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Vernal	10,392	$64,457	17.9%	$252,700
Maeser	4,435	$83,813	7.7%	$341,200
Naples	3,285	$97,865	3.1%	$304,800
Ballard	1,803	$87,037	11.9%	$272,200
Fort Duchesne	271	$42,596	23.6%	$200,000
Jensen	258	$2,499	39.9%	N/A
Lapoint	122	N/A	0.0%	$231,800
Whiterocks	117	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Randlett	116	$28,583	70.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

Uintah County is located in Utah with a total population of 37,056. It is the 11th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Uintah County is 33.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. With 31.2% 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 $73,746. This is 23% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 68% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $298,600. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Uintah County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.1%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

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 55% 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 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Uintah 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 Uintah County, Utah?

Uintah County has a population of 37,056, making it the 11th most populous county in Utah.

What is the median income in Uintah County?

The median household income in Uintah County is $73,746 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Uintah County, Utah?

Uintah County contains 9 Census-designated places.