Population 20,185 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Duchesne County
Household size in Duchesne County
| Period | Duchesne County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 3.21 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 3.28 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 3.25 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 3.11 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Duchesne County is a place of big households: 2.92 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Even so, the typical household here is smaller than in Utah as a whole, where it has 3.11 people. Household size has climbed from 2.67 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Duchesne County
| Period | Duchesne County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5 | 29.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.4 | 30.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.3 | 32.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 33.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Duchesne County is young: half of its residents are under 33.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.5, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Duchesne County
| Period | Duchesne County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Duchesne County: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Utah as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Duchesne County
Renters in Duchesne County
| Period | Duchesne County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 28.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 30.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 29.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Duchesne County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Duchesne County
| Period | Duchesne County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Duchesne County: 14.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Duchesne County
| Period | Duchesne County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Duchesne County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across Utah. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Duchesne County
| Period | Duchesne County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $688 | $971 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $808 | $1,064 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $845 | $1,222 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,088 | $1,701 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$399 | +$729 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Duchesne County costs $1,088 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $399 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Duchesne County
Bachelor's degrees in Duchesne County
| Period | Duchesne County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 31.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 34.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 38.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Duchesne County: 18.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only two of Utah's 29 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Duchesne County
| Period | Duchesne County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 91.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 93.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Duchesne County is a bit above the national rate: 91.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Utah overall (93.5%). The share with a diploma is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Duchesne County
| Period | Duchesne County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Duchesne County than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Still, the rate is higher than in Utah as a whole (3.5%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Duchesne County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duchesne County | 2.92 | 33.8 | 8.4% | 21.1% | 14.9% | 1988 | $1,088 | 18.4% | 91.7% | 4.3% |
| Utah County | 3.51 | 27.3 | 7.3% | 31.7% | 5.2% | 2000 | $1,815 | 45.5% | 95.5% | 3.6% |
| Weld County | 2.86 | 36.6 | 10.1% | 24.0% | 4.8% | 1997 | $1,864 | 34.4% | 89.2% | 4.7% |
| Morgan County | 2.72 | 38.6 | 13.1% | 32.7% | 6.6% | 1977 | $1,077 | 19.3% | 85.7% | 5.1% |
| Pershing County | 2.76 | 41.9 | 8.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1985 | $779 | 6.3% | 88.7% | 3.9% |
| Hitchcock County | 2.29 | 46.6 | 9.0% | 21.3% | 27.1% | 1949 | $806 | 21.2% | 92.7% | 1.8% |
| Red Willow County | 2.28 | 42.2 | 7.4% | 27.0% | 13.6% | 1957 | $862 | 24.6% | 92.8% | 1.2% |
| Furnas County | 2.21 | 46.4 | 3.3% | 23.7% | 20.3% | 1948 | $791 | 23.8% | 89.6% | 0.9% |
| Lassen County | 2.55 | 41.0 | 11.9% | 31.8% | 20.2% | 1975 | $1,105 | 14.9% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Harlan County | 2.36 | 49.2 | 4.2% | 14.2% | 32.3% | 1962 | $694 | 29.6% | 94.0% | 1.3% |
| Franklin County | 2.19 | 47.1 | 7.3% | 16.8% | 13.8% | 1940 | $743 | 21.1% | 93.7% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Duchesne County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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