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Kane County, Utah

Kane County, Utah. Kane County had 8,597 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.1% since 2020, faster than Utah (+8.2%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 49025.

Residents, July 2025 estimate

8,597

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,667 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,170

Median household income

$77,092

±$11,572 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166

Median home value

$410,900

±$46,096 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400

Median gross rent

$1,072

±$169 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496

How many people live in Kane County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 7,667 residents in Kane County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,597 for July 1, 2025, up 12.1% since 2020, faster than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,170 over 3,994 square miles of land.

  • July 2020→2021 +295 (7,992)
  • 2021→2022 +213 (8,205)
  • 2022→2023 +228 (8,433)
  • 2023→2024 +58 (8,491)
  • 2024→2025 +106 (8,597)
Kane County in Utah. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.
Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
MeasureKane CountyUtahChange since 2015-2019
Total population8,1703,392,331+686
Households3,456±2801,124,822+813
Average household size2.28±0.182.97−0.49
Housing units6,422±201,223,468+395

Kane County's population since 2000

From 6,046 in 2000 to 8,597 in 2025: up 42.2%. 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.

  • 2000 Census 6,046
  • 2005 (estimate) 6,369
  • 2010 Census 7,125
  • 2015 (estimate) 7,045
  • 2020 Census 7,667
  • 2025 (estimate) 8,597

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 Kane County?

Kane County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Kanab with 5,332 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Kane County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.
Kanabcity4,6835,081±14$85,486$456,8005.6%100%
OrdervilleGEOID 4957080town598803±241$82,688$367,7008.0%100%
Big Watertown449502±127$48,750$272,50022.8%100%
GlendaleGEOID 4929360town312493±227$50,625$275,00041.0%100%
AltonGEOID 4900870town118260±137$71,250$380,0002.7%100%

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 Kane County?

The median resident of Kane County is 43.3 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 24.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.0%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
MeasureKane CountyUtahChange since 2015-2019
Median age43.3±1.332.0no clear change
Under 18 years20.8%±0.8 pts27.8%–
65 years and over24.7%±1.5 pts11.9%–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.0%15.9%+0.3 pts
White alone, not Hispanic87.4%±1.9 pts74.7%−3.8 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic0.2%±0.5 pts1.1%–
Asian alone, not Hispanic0.1%±0.2 pts2.4%–
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic2.2%±0.9 pts0.6%–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic0.2%±0.3 pts0.9%–
Two or more races, not Hispanic4.1%±2.2 pts4.0%–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic0.7%±0.7 pts0.4%–
Born outside the United States2.5%±1.6 pts8.9%no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)3.8%±1.5 pts15.9%–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)9.4%±2.8 pts4.6%–
With a disability16.7%±3.4 pts10.6%–
No health insurance coverage5.3%±2.3 pts8.4%−8.4 pts
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)93.9%±2.1 pts93.4%–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)28.8%±5.1 pts37.7%no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)7.6%±2.6 pts13.0%–
Moved from another state in the past year4.9%±2.6 pts2.8%–

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 Kane County earn?

Half of Kane County's 3,456 households earn less than $77,092 a year (±$11,572), against $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,897 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,195 after inflation. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureKane CountyUtahChange since 2015-2019
Median household income$77,092±$11,572$95,166+$19,195
Mean household income$95,803±$9,279$121,376–
Per capita income$39,226±$4,298$40,873+$7,142
People below the poverty line9.5%±3.1 pts8.5%no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line12.0%±10.0 pts8.8%–
Households receiving SNAP2.4%±1.9 pts5.2%–
Households with a broadband subscription90.4%±3.4 pts93.4%–

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 Kane County?

Owners occupy 80.4% of Kane County's occupied homes and renters 19.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $410,900 by its owner (±$46,096). The median renter pays $1,072 a month including utilities, and 26.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureKane CountyUtahChange since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)$410,900±$46,096$489,400+$158,731
Median gross rent$1,072±$169$1,496no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent26.6%±13.9 pts37.1%no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage$1,639±$230$2,009–
Owner-occupied homes80.4%±5.2 pts70.2%no clear change
Housing units6,422±201,223,468+395
Homeowner vacancy rate0.1%±0.1 pts0.6%–
Rental vacancy rate15.9%±12.1 pts5.5%–
Single-family detached homes83.9%±3.6 pts66.5%–
Mobile homes9.4%±2.7 pts2.9%–
Built 2020 or later1.5%±1.1 pts4.2%–
Built 1939 or earlier4.0%±1.4 pts6.1%–

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 Kane County building?

Builders took permits for 146 new housing units across Kane County in 2025 (122 single-family), 17.0 per 1,000 residents.

  • 2019 90 units
  • 2020 236 units
  • 2021 338 units
  • 2022 207 units
  • 2023 153 units
  • 2024 202 units
  • 2025 146 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Kane County get to work?

62.6% of Kane County's workers drive alone and 19.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.5 minutes.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureKane CountyUtahChange since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)55.9%±3.4 pts69.6%–
Unemployment rate3.7%±2.8 pts3.6%–
Drove alone to work62.6%±9.1 pts67.4%–
Carpooled13.7%±6.4 pts9.8%–
Public transportation0.0%±1.1 pts1.6%–
Walked2.0%±1.4 pts2.0%–
Worked from home19.5%±7.1 pts17.6%+14.2 pts
Mean travel time to work15.5 min±2.822.1 min+3.4 min

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 Kane County's census tracts?

Kane County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $66,768 (Tract 1301) to $86,088 (Tract 1302).

Census tracts of Kane County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column
Tract 130149025130100Big Water (4%)2,3922,567±253$66,768$319,300$1,24218.9%
Tract 130249025130200Kanab (52%)5,2755,603±253$86,088$448,700$1,0265.1%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Kane County compare with Utah's other counties?

Kane County's rank among Utah's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
MeasureRank
Population23rd of 29
Growth 2020-20257th of 29
Residents per square mile23rd of 29
Median household income16th of 29
Median home value14th of 29
Median gross rent13th of 29
Poverty rate15th of 29
Bachelor's degree or higher11th of 29
Median age4th of 29

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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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