Rich County, UT

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2021 Population

2,507

3.81% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

3.03% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.07%

32.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$67,396

5.44% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$227,300

10.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Rich County, UT had a population of 2.51k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $67,396. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rich County, UT grew from 2,415 to 2,507, a 3.81% increase and its median household income grew from $63,917 to $67,396, a 5.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rich County, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.15%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%), Other (Hispanic) (2.83%), and White (Hispanic) (1.76%).

None of the households in Rich County, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Rich County, UT are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Rich County, UT was $227,300, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

Most people in Rich County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Rich County, UT was 3 cars per household.

Rich County, UT borders Bear Lake County, ID, Franklin County, ID, Cache County, UT, Morgan County, UT, Summit County, UT, Weber County, UT, Lincoln County, WY, and Uinta County, WY.

United States Utah

Population & Diversity

Rich County, UT is home to a population of 2.51k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.43% of Rich County, UT residents were born outside of the country (61 people).

In 2021, there were 21.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.21k people) in Rich County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 104 Two+ (Hispanic) and 73 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Rich County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rich County, UT was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rich County, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rich County, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.21k ± 84
Two+ (Hispanic)
104 ± 60.2
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
73 ± 52

8.78%

Hispanic Population

220 people

8.78% of the people in Rich County, UT are hispanic (220 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rich County, UT as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.43%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

61 people

4.84%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

117 people

As of 2021, 2.43% of Rich County, UT residents (61 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rich County, UT was 4.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rich County, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
106 ± 52
Gulf War (1990s)
9 ± 16
Gulf War (2001-)
5 ± 18

Rich County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 11.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rich County, UT employs 914 people. The largest industries in Rich County, UT are Health Care & Social Assistance (103 people), Retail Trade (102 people), and Manufacturing (91 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,714), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,708), and Transportation & Warehousing ($73,750).

Employment

Occupations

914

2021 Value

± 170

3.86%

1 Year growth

± 24.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rich County, UT grew at a rate of 3.86%, from 880 employees to 914 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rich County, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (123 people), Sales & Related Occupations (113 people), and Production Occupations (96 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rich County, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

914

2021 Value

± 170

3.86%

1 Year growth

± 24.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rich County, UT grew at a rate of 3.86%, from 880 employees to 914 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rich County, UT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (103 people), Retail Trade (102 people), and Manufacturing (91 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rich County, UT, though some of these residents may live in Rich County, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,398

Median earning men ± $15,104

$30,375

Median earning women ± $10,645

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($79,167), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($76,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,289), Public Administration ($33,295), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,688).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

26
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
21
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
20
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19.1B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($18B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($10.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$155B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $155B. This is expected to increase 105% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.7B
Nevada
$9.02B
Texas
$6.51B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.7B, followed by Nevada with $9.02B and Texas and $6.51B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rich County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 84.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (13.1%), followed by Other (1.31%).

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (84.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (13.1%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.31%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rich County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 84.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (13.1%), followed by Other (1.31%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rich County, UT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.506% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.573% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (635k), High School or Equivalent (560k), and Bachelors Degree (475k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rich County, UT was $227,300 in 2021, which is 0.928 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $205,300 to $227,300, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Rich County, UT is 77.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rich County, UT have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rich County, UT is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Property

$227,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$47,811

$514

Median Property Taxes

±$94

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rich County, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rich County, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.8%

Homeownership

2021

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.8% of the housing units in Rich County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rich County, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9501

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Rich County, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,396

Median Household Income

± $7,560

661

Number of Households

± 112

In 2021, the median household income of the 661 households in Rich County, UT grew to $67,396 from the previous year's value of $63,917.

The following chart displays the households in Rich County, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rich County, UT is from Utah.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Utah

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2021, the income inequality in Utah was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.138% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.5%)
Worked At Home (12.1%)
Carpooled (8.97%)

In 2021, 73.5% of workers in Rich County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rich County, UT have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Rich County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rich County, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rich County, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rich County, UT have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rich County, UT (177 out of 2.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rich County, UT is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.1% of the population of Rich County, UT has health coverage, with 50.9% on employee plans, 2.2% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 22.1% on non-group plans, and 2.12% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.5% were men and 45.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.9% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 30.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.5% were men and 45.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.87%

Uninsured

50.9%

Employer Coverage

2.2%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

22.1%

Non-Group

2.12%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rich County, UT declined by 3.68% from 9.21% to 8.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rich County, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rich County, UT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.3% in Rich County, UT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rich County, UT.

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