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Uintah County, Utah
Uintah County, Utah. Uintah County had 38,278 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.5% since 2020, slower than Utah (+8.2%). It holds 10 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 49047.
Uintah County is the county of the Vernal, UT micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,278
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 35,620 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,056
Median household income
$73,746
±$3,902 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$298,600
±$14,459 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$941
±$32 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
How many people live in Uintah County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 35,620 residents in Uintah County. The Census Bureau estimates 38,278 for July 1, 2025, up 7.5% since 2020, slower than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 37,056 over 4,483 square miles of land.
| Measure | Uintah County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 37,056 | 3,392,331 | +972 |
| Households | 12,145±296 | 1,124,822 | +1,576 |
| Average household size | 3.02±0.07 | 2.97 | −0.36 |
| Housing units | 13,838±38 | 1,223,468 | +91 |
Uintah County's population since 2000
From 25,224 in 2000 to 38,278 in 2025: up 51.8%. 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 Uintah County?
Uintah County holds 10 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Vernal with 10,671 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Vernal | 10,079 | $64,457 |
|---|---|---|
| Maeser | 4,081 | $83,813 |
| Naples | 2,280 | $97,865 |
| Ballard | 1,131 | $87,037 |
| Fort DuchesneGEOID 4926610 | 546 | $42,596 |
| JensenGEOID 4939040 | 372 | $2,500 or less |
| WhiterocksGEOID 4984160 | 221 | not published |
| RandlettGEOID 4962910 | 184 | $28,583 |
| LapointGEOID 4942890 | 170 | not published |
| BonanzaGEOID 4906920 | 0 | 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 Uintah County?
The median resident of Uintah County is 33.2 years old; 31.2% are under 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.8%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Uintah County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2±0.4 | 32.0 | +2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 31.2%±0.2 pts | 27.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.9%±0.3 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.8% | 15.9% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.0%±0.9 pts | 74.7% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8%±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1%±0.8 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1%±1.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4%±0.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0%±1.8 pts | 10.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.1%±2.1 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.8%±1.6 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.8%±2.2 pts | 37.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4%±0.8 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4%±1.3 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 Uintah County earn?
Half of Uintah County's 12,145 households earn less than $73,746 a year (±$3,902), against $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 the median was $80,320 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $6,574 after inflation. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Uintah County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,746±$3,902 | $95,166 | −$6,574 |
| Mean household income | $94,276±$7,389 | $121,376 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,623±$2,244 | $40,873 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8%±1.9 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.4%±4.1 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2%±2.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1%±2.0 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 Uintah County?
Owners occupy 73.5% of Uintah County's occupied homes and renters 26.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $298,600 by its owner (±$14,459). The median renter pays $941 a month including utilities, and 22.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Uintah County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $298,600±$14,459 | $489,400 | +$56,153 |
| Median gross rent | $941±$32 | $1,496 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.4%±5.4 pts | 37.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,567±$73 | $2,009 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.5%±2.9 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,838±38 | 1,223,468 | +91 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±3.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.6%±2.5 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.7%±2.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9%±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 Uintah County building?
Builders took permits for 170 new housing units across Uintah County in 2025 (98 single-family), 4.4 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 Uintah County get to work?
72.8% of Uintah County's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Uintah County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.9%±2.2 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±1.4 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8%±2.7 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.1%±2.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±1.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0%±1.7 pts | 17.6% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min±1.4 | 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 Uintah County's census tracts?
Uintah County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $55,036 (Tract 9684.01) to $97,659 (Tract 9683.02).
| Tract 9402.0149047940201 | 5,513±550 | $65,833 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9682.0149047968201 | 5,023±592 | $84,944 |
| Tract 9682.0249047968202 | 3,712±412 | $90,350 |
| Tract 9683.0149047968301 | 6,524±762 | $74,367 |
| Tract 9683.0249047968302 | 4,877±489 | $97,659 |
| Tract 9684.0149047968401 | 4,057±504 | $55,036 |
| Tract 9684.0349047968403 | 3,447±497 | $73,092 |
| Tract 9684.0449047968404 | 3,903±549 | $65,802 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Uintah County compare with Utah's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 29 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 13th of 29 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 29 |
| Median household income | 20th of 29 |
| Median home value | 21st of 29 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 29 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 29 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th of 29 |
| Median age | 23rd 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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