City · Utah
Tooele, Utah
Tooele, city, in Tooele County, Utah. Tooele had 42,270 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 18.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 35,742 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 38,405 (±86). GEOID 4976680.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
42,270
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 35,742 · ACS 2020-2024: 38,405 ±86
Median household income
$96,221
±$6,525 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$381,400
±$11,279 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,214
±$87 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Tooele and what county is it in?
Tooele is a city in Tooele County, Utah. It covers 24.1 square miles of land, 1,482 residents per square mile in 2020.
Tooele is in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Tooele, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 42,270 people lived in Tooele on July 1, 2025, up 18.3% since 2020, faster than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020 Census counted 35,742 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 38,405 (±86).
| Measure | Tooele | Tooele County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,405 ±86 | 79,347 | +3,870 |
| Households | 12,354 ±316 | 23,925 | +1,409 |
| Average household size | 3.09 ±0.08 | 3.30 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,755 ±304 | 24,965 | +1,217 |
Tooele's population since 2000
From 22,502 in 2000 to 42,270 in 2025: up 87.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tooele as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tooele?
The median resident of Tooele is 32.7 years old; 28.9% are under 18 and 10.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.1%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tooele | Tooele County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 ±1.0 | 32.2 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 28.9% ±1.5 pts | 31.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.5% ±0.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Male | 52.0% ±1.2 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.1% ±1.8 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.1% ±2.2 pts | 77.8% | −4.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | +0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7% ±1.1 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.2% ±1.9 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±1.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0% ±1.1 pts | 11.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8% ±1.4 pts | 6.1% | −2.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6% ±1.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6% ±2.2 pts | 22.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2% ±1.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.9% ±1.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tooele earn?
Half of Tooele's 12,354 households earn less than $96,221 a year (±$6,525), against $106,587 in Tooele County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 the median was $78,581 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $17,640 after inflation. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tooele | Tooele County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,221 ±$6,525 | $106,587 | +$17,640 |
| Mean household income | $104,360 ±$4,299 | $124,358 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,560 ±$1,550 | $38,604 | +$4,941 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% ±1.3 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.7% ±2.6 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.6% ±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±1.1 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0% ±1.6 pts | 95.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tooele?
Owners occupy 78.9% of Tooele's occupied homes and renters 21.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $381,400 by its owner (±$11,279). The median renter pays $1,214 a month including utilities, and 29.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tooele | Tooele County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $381,400 ±$11,279 | $431,600 | +$141,045 |
| Median gross rent | $1,214 ±$87 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.5% ±7.4 pts | 23.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,776 ±$55 | $1,903 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.9% ±2.8 pts | 81.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.1% ±2.8 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Housing units | 12,755 ±304 | 24,965 | +1,217 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±3.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.9% ±2.9 pts | 80.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% ±1.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.8% ±1.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.8% ±2.0 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.4% ±1.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% ±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Tooele building?
Builders took permits for 292 new housing units in Tooele in 2025 (208 in single-family houses), 6.9 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Utah.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tooele work and get to work?
67.4% of Tooele's workers drive alone and 13.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Tooele | Tooele County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.5% ±2.0 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±1.1 pts | 3.6% | −2.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.4% ±2.8 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.2% ±2.0 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.8% ±2.1 pts | 15.8% | +9.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.8 min ±1.5 | 30.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Tooele?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Tooele, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $62,458 (Tract 1311.02) to $122,279 (Tract 1307.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1309Tooele County | 6,072 | $89,585 |
| Tract 1307.06Tooele County | 7,628 | $122,279 |
| Tract 1311.01Tooele County | 5,008 | $107,975 |
| Tract 1311.02Tooele County | 4,403 | $62,458 |
| Tract 1310.03Tooele County | 3,781 | $69,375 |
| Tract 1312Tooele County | 3,678 | $98,229 |
| Tract 1310.01Tooele County | 3,289 | $101,944 |
| Tract 1310.04Tooele County | 3,018 | $112,500 |
| Tract 1310.05Tooele County | 2,289 | $85,000 |
| Tract 1307.01Tooele County | 5,150 | $140,254 |
| Tract 1307.08Tooele County | 7,669 | $98,311 |
| Tract 1307.07Tooele County | 4,455 | $133,868 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Tooele) · Census block assignment files
How does Tooele compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tooele is the 983rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 23rd-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Tooele ranks 89th of 165 places in Utah with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 23rd | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 26th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 66th | 167 |
| Median household income | 89th | 165 |
| Per capita income | 107th | 167 |
| Median home value | 119th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 103rd | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 73rd | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 148th | 166 |
| Median age | 85th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 90th | 167 |
| Work from home | 96th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 8th | 167 |
Tooele's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare Tooele with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Tooele?
6 of the 57 figures for Tooele on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Tooele are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Tooele.