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Tooele County, Utah
Tooele County, Utah. Tooele County had 87,461 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 20.3% since 2020, faster than Utah (+8.2%). It holds 11 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 17 census tracts. GEOID 49045.
Tooele County is one of the 2 counties of the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
87,461
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 72,698 · ACS 2020-2024: 79,347
Median household income
$106,587
±$3,167 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$431,600
±$10,142 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,189
±$69 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
How many people live in Tooele County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 72,698 residents in Tooele County. The Census Bureau estimates 87,461 for July 1, 2025, up 20.3% since 2020, faster than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 79,347 over 7,040 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tooele County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 79,347 | 3,392,331 | +11,950 |
| Households | 23,925±283 | 1,124,822 | +3,447 |
| Average household size | 3.30±0.04 | 2.97 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 24,965±49 | 1,223,468 | +3,006 |
Tooele County's population since 2000
From 40,735 in 2000 to 87,461 in 2025: up 114.7%. 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 Tooele County?
Tooele County holds 11 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Tooele with 42,270 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Tooele | 35,742 | $96,221 |
|---|---|---|
| Grantsville | 12,617 | $101,349 |
| Stansbury Park | 9,851 | $126,526 |
| Erda | 3,673 | $148,676 |
| Lake Point | – | $137,367 |
| Wendover | 1,115 | $44,173 |
| StocktonGEOID 4973050 | 621 | $110,625 |
| Rush Valley | 431 | $87,188 |
| DugwayGEOID 4920450 | 342 | $99,583 |
| VernonGEOID 4980200 | 256 | $58,917 |
| OphirGEOID 4956750 | 24 | not published |
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 Tooele County?
The median resident of Tooele County is 32.2 years old; 31.0% are under 18 and 9.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.0%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tooele County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2±0.2 | 32.0 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 31.0% | 27.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.2%±0.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.0% | 15.9% | +2.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.8%±0.7 pts | 74.7% | −5.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | +0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3%±0.6 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.3%±1.2 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±0.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 11.2%±0.9 pts | 10.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±0.9 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1%±1.1 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.9%±1.6 pts | 37.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8%±1.1 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.7 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 Tooele County earn?
Half of Tooele County's 23,925 households earn less than $106,587 a year (±$3,167), against $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 the median was $91,763 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $14,824 after inflation. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tooele County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,587±$3,167 | $95,166 | +$14,824 |
| Mean household income | $124,358±$5,692 | $121,376 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,604±$1,809 | $40,873 | +$6,669 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2%±0.9 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.6%±1.7 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8%±1.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4%±1.0 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 Tooele County?
Owners occupy 81.8% of Tooele County's occupied homes and renters 18.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $431,600 by its owner (±$10,142). The median renter pays $1,189 a month including utilities, and 23.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tooele County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $431,600±$10,142 | $489,400 | +$156,663 |
| Median gross rent | $1,189±$69 | $1,496 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.7%±5.3 pts | 37.1% | −10.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,903±$49 | $2,009 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.8%±2.0 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 24,965±49 | 1,223,468 | +3,006 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±2.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.8%±2.0 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1%±0.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.6%±1.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4%±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 Tooele County building?
Builders took permits for 523 new housing units across Tooele County in 2025 (439 single-family), 6.0 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 Tooele County get to work?
68.9% of Tooele County's workers drive alone and 15.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Tooele County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.7%±1.3 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±0.8 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.9%±2.2 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.5%±1.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.8%±1.5 pts | 17.6% | +10.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.3 min±1.0 | 22.1 min | +1.5 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 Tooele County's census tracts?
Tooele County is divided into 17 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,344 (Tract 1306) to $146,688 (Tract 1307.04).
| Tract 130649045130600 | 1,862±485 | $52,344 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1307.0149045130701 | 5,150±716 | $140,254 |
| Tract 1307.0449045130704 | 7,063±995 | $146,688 |
| Tract 1307.0549045130705 | 6,359±983 | $126,741 |
| Tract 1307.0649045130706 | 7,628±883 | $122,279 |
| Tract 1307.0749045130707 | 4,455±541 | $133,868 |
| Tract 1307.0849045130708 | 7,669±848 | $98,311 |
| Tract 130849045130800 | 7,623±742 | $100,585 |
| Tract 130949045130900 | 6,072±812 | $89,585 |
| Tract 1310.0149045131001 | 3,289±391 | $101,944 |
| Tract 1310.0349045131003 | 3,781±445 | $69,375 |
| Tract 1310.0449045131004 | 3,018±448 | $112,500 |
| Tract 1310.0549045131005 | 2,289±249 | $85,000 |
| Tract 1311.0149045131101 | 5,008±612 | $107,975 |
| Tract 1311.0249045131102 | 4,403±576 | $62,458 |
| Tract 131249045131200 | 3,678±614 | $98,229 |
| Tract 980049045980000 | 0±13 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tooele County compare with Utah's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 7th of 29 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 29 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 29 |
| Median household income | 5th of 29 |
| Median home value | 10th of 29 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 29 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 29 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th of 29 |
| Median age | 25th 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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