Rich County, Utah
Located in Utah, Rich County has a population of 2,631 residents and a median age of 38.1 years, making it the #3,062 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $334,600, and the median household income is $79,009, which is 5% above the national median.
Demographics
Rich County has a population of 2,631, making it the #3,062 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Rich County is $79,009, ranking #624 out of 3,222 counties — 5.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 3.8% and unemployment stands at 0.0%.
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Housing
The median home value in Rich County is $334,600 (+18.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $760/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.7%.
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Education
In Rich County, 24.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 27.6% below the national average, ranking #1,313 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Rich County is 83.7 years. 15.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
10.5% of adults in Rich County smoke , 33.1% are obese , and 14.2% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
11.4% of children in Rich County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Rich County is 89.5%. The mean commute time is 24.8 min, which is 10.2% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Rich County voted Republican with a margin of 68.9%. The vote was 14.8% Dem / 83.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +2.8 toward Democrats .
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About Rich County, Utah
Rich County, Utah has a total population of 2,631, making it the 3,062nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rich County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rich County is $79,009, which ranks #624 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 3.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%.
The median home value in Rich County is $334,600, 18.7% above the national median. Renters in Rich County pay a median gross rent of $760 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rich County, 24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.
Rich County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Rich County, Utah comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.