Population 22,085 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sevier County
Household size in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 3.21 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 3.28 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 3.25 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 3.11 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Sevier County are large by national standards, averaging 2.96 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. 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 2.85 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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 29.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.8 | 30.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 32.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 33.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Sevier County is 36.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Still, the population here is older than in Utah as a whole, where the median age is 33.1. The median age has climbed from 34.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sevier County: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Sevier County
Renters in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 28.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 30.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 29.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.2% of households in Sevier County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over four in ten owners (42.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.5% of the housing in Sevier County, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Sevier County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Utah overall, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $636 | $971 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $732 | $1,064 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $711 | $1,222 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $841 | $1,701 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$205 | +$729 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sevier County costs $841 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $205 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only two of Utah's 29 counties have lower rents.
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 Sevier County
Bachelor's degrees in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 31.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 34.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 38.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sevier County: 23.5% 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 6.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 91.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 93.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sevier County is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Utah as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points, 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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sevier County runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Sevier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County | 2.96 | 36.3 | 6.7% | 22.2% | 14.5% | 1978 | $841 | 23.5% | 93.2% | 3.9% |
| Delta County | 2.42 | 48.6 | 8.6% | 22.1% | 11.9% | 1981 | $1,162 | 26.4% | 91.1% | 2.7% |
| Gunnison County | 1.89 | 39.7 | 5.6% | 33.2% | 21.9% | 1986 | $1,435 | 62.5% | 97.4% | 5.7% |
| Chaffee County | 1.98 | 47.0 | 5.3% | 25.9% | 13.2% | 1988 | $1,890 | 47.8% | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| Mineral County | 2.50 | 43.1 | 17.4% | 27.5% | 20.7% | 1969 | $894 | 13.6% | 92.6% | 8.5% |
| El Paso County | 2.59 | 37.1 | 9.4% | 33.8% | 5.6% | 1990 | $1,900 | 42.1% | 95.2% | 5.3% |
| Alpine County | 3.61 | 39.8 | 8.0% | 21.8% | 72.1% | 1981 | $1,310 | 41.1% | 96.3% | 4.4% |
| El Dorado County | 2.56 | 46.9 | 8.1% | 22.8% | 12.5% | 1986 | $2,071 | 40.9% | 95.3% | 4.7% |
| Placer County | 2.75 | 43.2 | 8.1% | 25.2% | 7.5% | 1994 | $2,246 | 43.5% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| Cheyenne County | 2.16 | 42.8 | 6.7% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 1968 | $922 | 25.8% | 92.4% | 0.4% |
| Wallace County | 2.33 | 46.0 | 6.1% | 25.2% | 16.8% | 1961 | $627 | 24.7% | 93.1% | 1.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Winston County, MS · Hancock County, WV · Haralson County, GA · Hardin County, OH · Hardin County, TN · Harlan County, KY · Wright County, MO · Worth County, GA · Woodward County, OK · Hamilton County, IA
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 Sevier 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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