Wasatch County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wasatch County is located in Utah with a total population of 35,808. It is the 12th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wasatch County is 36.1 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 31.7 years. With 29.6% of the population under 18, Wasatch County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wasatch County is $115,146. This is 25% higher than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $724,400. Housing costs are 59% higher than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wasatch County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.4%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

47.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Wasatch County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 29% higher 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 95.7%. Notably, 16.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.