Population 36,642 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wasatch County
Household size in Wasatch County
| Period | Wasatch County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.08 | 3.21 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.25 | 3.28 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.21 | 3.25 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 3.11 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Wasatch County holds 2.88 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in Utah overall, where it has 3.11 people. Household size has dropped from 3.08 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Wasatch County
| Period | Wasatch County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5 | 29.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 30.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 32.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 33.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Wasatch County is 36.4 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 32.5 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 Wasatch County
| Period | Wasatch County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in Wasatch County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Wasatch County
Renters in Wasatch County
| Period | Wasatch County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 28.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 30.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 29.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Wasatch County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly three in ten owners (28.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, 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 Wasatch County
| Period | Wasatch County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −13.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Wasatch County: 14.8% 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 13.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Wasatch County
| Period | Wasatch County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +8 | +6 |
Wasatch County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2002, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Wasatch County has the newest homes of any Utah county.
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 Wasatch County
| Period | Wasatch County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $990 | $971 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,115 | $1,064 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,471 | $1,222 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,091 | $1,701 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,102 | +$729 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wasatch County costs $2,091 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,102 a month since 2006–10, up 111%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Utah county has higher 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 Wasatch County
Bachelor's degrees in Wasatch County
| Period | Wasatch County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.8% | 31.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.2% | 34.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.0% | 38.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Wasatch County: 51.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 19.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Utah county has a higher 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 Wasatch County
| Period | Wasatch County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 91.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 93.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wasatch County: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Utah as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Wasatch County
| Period | Wasatch County | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Wasatch County has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Wasatch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch County | 2.88 | 36.4 | 7.8% | 19.7% | 14.8% | 2002 | $2,091 | 51.0% | 94.5% | 1.9% |
| Salt Lake County | 2.92 | 34.9 | 10.1% | 33.9% | 6.2% | 1987 | $1,821 | 38.8% | 91.6% | 3.8% |
| Tooele County | 3.41 | 32.8 | 12.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% | 1997 | $1,411 | 23.9% | 92.2% | 3.6% |
| Uintah County | 3.08 | 33.5 | 9.6% | 26.5% | 12.1% | 1993 | $1,054 | 17.1% | 89.9% | 6.2% |
| Moffat County | 2.48 | 41.1 | 13.7% | 30.6% | 14.1% | 1977 | $1,122 | 19.5% | 90.5% | 5.6% |
| Routt County | 2.23 | 44.5 | 6.0% | 24.0% | 26.1% | 1990 | $2,087 | 55.0% | 97.3% | 2.3% |
| Jackson County | 2.05 | 52.3 | 8.7% | 28.9% | 36.0% | 1980 | $1,700 | 31.1% | 91.5% | 8.8% |
| Lander County | 2.80 | 39.0 | 11.9% | 22.6% | 21.0% | 1990 | $1,016 | 19.0% | 88.4% | 8.6% |
| Larimer County | 2.39 | 39.1 | 7.3% | 36.0% | 7.1% | 1994 | $1,882 | 55.2% | 96.7% | 4.3% |
| Logan County | 2.38 | 39.9 | 8.6% | 33.7% | 6.6% | 1963 | $1,019 | 19.0% | 88.4% | 4.5% |
| Phillips County | 2.33 | 39.6 | 7.7% | 28.1% | 11.4% | 1968 | $956 | 32.3% | 90.7% | 2.8% |
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 Wasatch 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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