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Duchesne County, Utah
Duchesne County, Utah. Duchesne County had 20,856 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.4% since 2020, slower than Utah (+8.2%). It holds 7 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 49013.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,856
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,596 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,185
Median household income
$78,445
±$3,803 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$283,700
±$11,068 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,009
±$56 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
How many people live in Duchesne County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 19,596 residents in Duchesne County. The Census Bureau estimates 20,856 for July 1, 2025, up 6.4% since 2020, slower than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,185 over 3,236 square miles of land.
| Measure | Duchesne County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,185 | 3,392,331 | +37 |
| Households | 6,878±140 | 1,124,822 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.90±0.06 | 2.97 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,028±39 | 1,223,468 | −1,254 |
Duchesne County's population since 2000
From 14,371 in 2000 to 20,856 in 2025: up 45.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Duchesne County?
Duchesne County holds 7 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Roosevelt with 7,032 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Duchesne County?
The median resident of Duchesne County is 34.1 years old; 32.2% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.5%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Duchesne County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1±0.4 | 32.0 | +2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 32.2%±0.1 pts | 27.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.0%±0.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% | 15.9% | −0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.8%±0.5 pts | 74.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0%±0.7 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4%±0.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2%±1.2 pts | 10.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.0%±1.7 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7%±1.2 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.5%±1.8 pts | 37.7% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±0.9 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
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 Duchesne County earn?
Half of Duchesne County's 6,878 households earn less than $78,445 a year (±$3,803), against $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 it was $77,809 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Duchesne County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,445±$3,803 | $95,166 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,751±$5,015 | $121,376 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,622±$1,636 | $40,873 | +$2,380 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8%±1.9 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.4%±4.0 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.5%±1.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7%±1.4 pts | 93.4% | – |
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 Duchesne County?
Owners occupy 78.9% of Duchesne County's occupied homes and renters 21.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $283,700 by its owner (±$11,068). The median renter pays $1,009 a month including utilities, and 27.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Duchesne County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $283,700±$11,068 | $489,400 | +$55,037 |
| Median gross rent | $1,009±$56 | $1,496 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.2%±6.6 pts | 37.1% | −10.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,599±$58 | $2,009 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.9%±2.4 pts | 70.2% | +3.8 pts |
| Housing units | 9,028±39 | 1,223,468 | −1,254 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±2.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.5%±1.9 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.0%±1.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±1.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 Duchesne County building?
Builders took permits for 127 new housing units across Duchesne County in 2025 (123 single-family), 6.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Duchesne County get to work?
77.1% of Duchesne County's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Duchesne County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1%±1.8 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±1.2 pts | 3.6% | −2.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1%±2.4 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±1.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3%±1.4 pts | 17.6% | −2.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min±1.8 | 22.1 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 are Duchesne County's census tracts?
Duchesne County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $72,356 (Tract 9403) to $91,157 (Tract 9405.02).
| Tract 940349013940300 | 3,958±351 | $72,356 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9405.0149013940501 | 3,100±285 | $75,318 |
| Tract 9405.0249013940502 | 5,845±376 | $91,157 |
| Tract 940649013940600 | 7,282±413 | $82,426 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Duchesne County compare with Utah's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 29 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 29 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 29 |
| Median household income | 15th of 29 |
| Median home value | 23rd of 29 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 29 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 29 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th of 29 |
| Median age | 17th of 29 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Duchesne County 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' school search.