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Uinta County, Wyoming
Uinta County, Wyoming. Uinta County had 20,728 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Wyoming (+2.1%). It holds 9 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 56041.
Uinta County is one of the 2 counties of the Evanston, WY-UT micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,728
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,450 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,644
Median household income
$82,980
±$3,820 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$290,000
±$20,492 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$900
±$117 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
How many people live in Uinta County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,450 residents in Uinta County. The Census Bureau estimates 20,728 for July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Wyoming (+2.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,644 over 2,082 square miles of land.
| Measure | Uinta County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,644 | 582,397 | +165 |
| Households | 7,716±282 | 243,318 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65±0.10 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,901±24 | 277,141 | −140 |
Uinta County's population since 2000
From 19,742 in 2000 to 20,728 in 2025: up 5.0%. 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 Uinta County?
Uinta County holds 9 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Evanston with 11,705 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Evanston | 11,747 | $76,516 |
|---|---|---|
| Lyman | 2,135 | $101,190 |
| Mountain View, Uinta County | 1,278 | $98,188 |
| Bear River | 522 | $120,859 |
| Fort BridgerGEOID 5627940 | 354 | not published |
| UrieGEOID 5679270 | 206 | not published |
| RobertsonGEOID 5666655 | 95 | not published |
| LonetreeGEOID 5647370 | 57 | not published |
| CarterGEOID 5613005 | 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 Uinta County?
The median resident of Uinta County is 37.1 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.1%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Uinta County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1±1.0 | 39.1 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 27.3%±0.3 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1%±0.3 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.1% | 10.7% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.8%±0.7 pts | 81.4% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±1.0 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±1.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8%±2.0 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.7%±2.5 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2%±1.3 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.9%±3.4 pts | 30.6% | +6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6%±2.0 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Uinta County earn?
Half of Uinta County's 7,716 households earn less than $82,980 a year (±$3,820), against $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 it was $78,030 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Uinta County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,980±$3,820 | $76,176 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $107,191±$12,853 | $100,641 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,512±$4,240 | $42,668 | +$6,857 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2%±2.4 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.2%±5.1 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8%±2.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3%±2.7 pts | 89.4% | – |
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 Uinta County?
Owners occupy 76.6% of Uinta County's occupied homes and renters 23.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $290,000 by its owner (±$20,492). The median renter pays $900 a month including utilities, and 17.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Uinta County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $290,000±$20,492 | $309,700 | +$74,629 |
| Median gross rent | $900±$117 | $992 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.3%±6.2 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,502±$70 | $1,754 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.6%±3.2 pts | 71.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,901±24 | 277,141 | −140 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±2.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.4%±4.0 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.1%±3.3 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.9%±2.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
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 Uinta County building?
Builders took permits for 59 new housing units across Uinta County in 2025 (55 single-family), 2.8 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 Uinta County get to work?
77.2% of Uinta County's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Uinta County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3%±2.6 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±1.4 pts | 3.7% | −3.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±3.5 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.6%±2.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±1.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4%±1.8 pts | 9.4% | +4.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min±2.3 | 18.8 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 Uinta County's census tracts?
Uinta County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,313 (Tract 9753.01) to $99,671 (Tract 9752.02).
| Tract 9752.0156041975201 | 2,500±353 | $90,156 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9752.0256041975202 | 3,489±480 | $99,671 |
| Tract 9753.0156041975301 | 2,653±422 | $58,313 |
| Tract 9753.0256041975302 | 5,081±467 | $87,056 |
| Tract 9754.0156041975401 | 2,884±302 | $74,673 |
| Tract 9754.0256041975402 | 4,037±477 | $77,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Uinta County compare with Wyoming's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 23 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 23 |
| Median household income | 6th of 23 |
| Median home value | 11th of 23 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 23 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 23 |
| Median age | 21st of 23 |
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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Uinta 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.