Utah County, Utah Demographics 2026
Utah County, Utah has a population of 705,400, the 2nd most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $100,671 and the median home value is $538,700. The poverty rate is 8.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Utah County Quick Facts
How Utah 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 | 683,622 | 705,400 | +3.2% |
| Median household income | $96,877 | $100,671 | +3.9% |
| Median home value | $489,200 | $538,700 | +10.1% |
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 Utah County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo | 114,766 | $64,171 | 23.0% | $467,200 |
| Orem | 97,182 | $83,342 | 10.2% | $472,300 |
| Lehi | 85,173 | $131,299 | 5.0% | $612,100 |
| Eagle Mountain | 53,290 | $113,648 | 3.6% | $518,100 |
| Saratoga Springs | 48,425 | $128,802 | 5.0% | $605,500 |
| Spanish Fork | 44,946 | $104,844 | 6.6% | $481,500 |
| Pleasant Grove | 37,852 | $101,073 | 4.6% | $491,000 |
| American Fork | 37,109 | $98,878 | 7.3% | $496,700 |
| Springville | 35,849 | $89,816 | 7.3% | $454,400 |
| Payson | 23,039 | $89,905 | 7.3% | $429,600 |
| Highland | 20,119 | $186,075 | 1.9% | $928,300 |
| Santaquin | 16,436 | $99,837 | 3.9% | $465,100 |
| Vineyard | 14,446 | $103,380 | 10.1% | $574,500 |
| Mapleton | 13,114 | $133,142 | 2.7% | $745,200 |
| Lindon | 11,765 | $120,956 | 6.5% | $675,500 |
| Alpine | 10,392 | $168,929 | 7.4% | $977,500 |
| Salem | 10,324 | $111,117 | 4.2% | $605,700 |
| Cedar Hills | 9,950 | $139,008 | 4.2% | $645,600 |
| Elk Ridge | 4,898 | $143,167 | 1.9% | $614,800 |
| Genola | 1,842 | $126,667 | 10.3% | $638,300 |
| Woodland Hills | 1,559 | $151,964 | 5.6% | $812,500 |
| West Mountain | 1,282 | $111,791 | 1.3% | $658,100 |
| Lake Shore | 1,129 | $99,058 | 0.0% | $713,200 |
| Benjamin | 864 | $69,632 | 6.2% | $687,500 |
| Goshen | 838 | $95,147 | 16.8% | $269,400 |
| Spring Lake | 657 | $94,936 | 0.8% | $554,900 |
| Palmyra | 301 | $97,188 | 0.0% | $687,500 |
| Fairfield | 198 | $103,750 | 34.3% | $366,700 |
| Cedar Fort | 176 | $103,000 | 2.8% | $708,300 |
| Elberta | 170 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Hobble Creek | 105 | N/A | 0.0% | $625,000 |
| Sundance | 104 | $132,857 | 8.6% | $1,892,900 |
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Population Overview
Utah County is located in Utah with a total population of 705,400. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 32 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Utah County is 25.8 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 32.0 years. With 31.6% of the population under 18, Utah County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Utah County is $100,671. This is 6% higher than the state median of $95,166. It is also 25% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $538,700. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 70.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Utah County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.5%.
Education
44.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Utah County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 18% 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 95.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Utah 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 Utah County, Utah?
Utah County has a population of 705,400, making it the 2nd most populous county in Utah.
What is the median income in Utah County?
The median household income in Utah County is $100,671 with a poverty rate of 8.7%.
How many cities are in Utah County, Utah?
Utah County contains 32 Census-designated places.