Wasatch County, Utah Demographics 2026

Name: Wasatch County, Utah Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wasatch County, Utah has a population of 36,642, the 12th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $117,608 and the median home value is $787,300. The poverty rate is 4.8%.

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

Wasatch County Quick Facts

Population 36,642

Median Household Income $117,608

Median Home Value $787,300

Poverty Rate 4.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.0%

Median Age 36.8 years

Homeownership Rate 80.3%

Affordability Ratio 6.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 51.3%

High School Graduation 95.7%

Cities/Places 9

Population 36,642 12th of 29

Median Income $117,608 24% higher than state

Poverty Rate 4.8%

Unemployment 2.0%

How Wasatch 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	35,808	36,642	+2.3%
Median household income	$115,146	$117,608	+2.1%
Median home value	$724,400	$787,300	+8.7%

Median Household Income

Wasatch

$117,608

$95,166

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wasatch

$787,300

$489,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 5.9%

$25K-$50K 8.9%

$50K-$100K 27.4%

$100K+ 57.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.0%

$10K-$15K

1.0%

$15K-$20K

1.1%

$20K-$25K

1.9%

$25K-$30K

0.8%

$30K-$35K

1.3%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

1.8%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

10.8%

$100K-$125K

11.3%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

14.4%

$200K+

23.8%

Employment

2.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

69.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.3%

Renter 19.7%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,000/mo 20.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.8%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

26.5%

55-74

20.7%

75+

4.6%

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 Wasatch County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Heber	18,015	$110,339	5.3%	$654,200
Midway	6,171	$157,065	1.7%	$892,800
Hideout	1,253	$98,929	19.9%	$1,149,600
Daniel	1,044	$106,471	3.8%	$691,200
Timber Lakes	683	N/A	13.5%	N/A
Charleston	414	$96,607	8.1%	$712,100
Wallsburg	305	$107,292	8.8%	$477,500
Interlaken	156	$173,542	0.0%	$797,200
Independence	79	N/A	0.0%	$900,000

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Population Overview

Wasatch County is located in Utah with a total population of 36,642. It is the 12th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wasatch County is 36.8 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. With 28.8% 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 $117,608. This is 24% higher than the state median of $95,166. It is also 46% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $787,300. Housing costs are 61% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wasatch County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.7%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.1%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

51.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Wasatch County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 36% 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 95.7%. Notably, 18.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wasatch 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 Wasatch County, Utah?

Wasatch County has a population of 36,642, making it the 12th most populous county in Utah.

What is the median income in Wasatch County?

The median household income in Wasatch County is $117,608 with a poverty rate of 4.8%.

How many cities are in Wasatch County, Utah?

Wasatch County contains 9 Census-designated places.