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Uinta County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Uinta County, Wyoming has a population of 20,644, the 10th most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $82,980 and the median home value is $290,000. The poverty rate is 9.2%.

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

Uinta County Quick Facts

Population 20,644
Median Household Income $82,980
Median Home Value $290,000
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Unemployment Rate 3.2%
Median Age 37.1 years
Homeownership Rate 76.6%
Affordability Ratio 3.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.9%
High School Graduation 94.2%
Cities/Places 8
Population 20,644 10th of 23
Median Income $82,980 9% higher than state
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Unemployment 3.2%

How Uinta County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population20,60520,644+0.2%
Median household income$82,672$82,980+0.4%
Median home value$255,400$290,000+13.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.5%
$25K-$50K 20.0%
$50K-$100K 29.1%
$100K+ 38.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.0%
$10K-$15K
2.6%
$15K-$20K
2.8%
$20K-$25K
4.1%
$25K-$30K
5.4%
$30K-$35K
3.4%
$35K-$40K
5.4%
$40K-$45K
3.2%
$45K-$50K
2.6%
$50K-$60K
3.9%
$60K-$75K
6.7%
$75K-$100K
18.6%
$100K-$125K
13.3%
$125K-$150K
7.2%
$150K-$200K
10.6%
$200K+
7.2%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%
64.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $900/mo 13.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

25out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Uinta County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Evanston11,800$76,5168.6%$280,900
Lyman1,858$101,1907.3%$288,500
Mountain View1,170$98,18810.3%$270,400
Bear River827$120,8593.6%$341,900
Fort Bridger180N/A0.0%N/A
Urie164N/A21.3%$222,300
Robertson76N/A0.0%N/A
Lonetree34N/A0.0%N/A

Population Overview

Uinta County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 20,644. It is the 10th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Uinta County is 37.1 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Uinta County is $82,980. This is 9% higher than the state median of $76,176. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $290,000. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Uinta County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Uinta County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wyoming 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 Uinta County, Wyoming?

Uinta County has a population of 20,644, making it the 10th most populous county in Wyoming.

What is the median income in Uinta County?

The median household income in Uinta County is $82,980 with a poverty rate of 9.2%.

How many cities are in Uinta County, Wyoming?

Uinta County contains 8 Census-designated places.