Uintah County, Utah
Located in Utah, Uintah County has a population of 37,056 residents and a median age of 33.2 years, making it the #1,282 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.8%. The median home value is $298,600, and the median household income is $73,746, which is 2% below the national median.
Demographics
Uintah County has a population of 37,056, making it the #1,282 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.2 years, which is 14.7% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Uintah County is $73,746, ranking #934 out of 3,222 counties — 1.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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Housing
The median home value in Uintah County is $298,600 (+5.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $941/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.5%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Uintah County, 16.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 50.2% below the national average, ranking #2,540 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Uintah County is 74.6 years. 18.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
12.9% of adults in Uintah County smoke , 34.5% are obese , and 14.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 28.4 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Uintah County is 7.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 32.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 14.7 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
12.7% of children in Uintah County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 23.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Uintah County is 64.9%. The mean commute time is 22.4 min, which is 18.9% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Uintah County voted Republican with a margin of 73.6%. The vote was 12.3% Dem / 85.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +2.1 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
About Uintah County, Utah
Uintah County, Utah has a total population of 37,056, making it the 1,282nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Uintah County is 33.2 years, which is 14.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Uintah County is $73,746, which ranks #934 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Uintah County is $298,600, 5.9% above the national median. Renters in Uintah County pay a median gross rent of $941 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Uintah County, 16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.4 min.
Uintah County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.8%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
All data for Uintah 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.