Wasatch County, UT

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    2024 Population
    36,642
    US Senator
    Mike Lee
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    John Curtis
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.8
    1.94% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $117,608
    2.14% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Wasatch 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.

    95% of the residents in Wasatch County, UT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Wasatch County, UT are Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering (15 degrees awarded in 2024).

    Most people in Wasatch County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Wasatch County, UT was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Wasatch County, UT is home to a population of 36.6k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.27% of Wasatch County, UT residents were born outside of the country (3.03k people).

    In 2024, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.5k people) in Wasatch County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.25k Other (Hispanic) and 2.04k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.3%
    2023 Citizenship

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wasatch County, UT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      29.5k ± 250
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      2.25k ± 579
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      2.04k ± 453
    14.7%
    Hispanic Population
    5.39k people

    In 2024, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.5k people) in Wasatch County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.25k Other (Hispanic) and 2.04k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    14.7% of the people in Wasatch County, UT are hispanic (5.39k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wasatch County, UT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Utah.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      104,058 ± 7,797 people
    2. Venezuela
      13,264 ± 2,822 people
    3. Peru
      9,271 ± 2,361 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 104,058 Utah residents, followed by Venezuela with 13,264 and Peru with 9,271.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.27%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.03k people
    8.48%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.04k people

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      375 ± 145
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      195 ± 106
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      63 ± 43

    Wasatch County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.5% of the population of Wasatch County, UT has health coverage, with 59.4% on employee plans, 4.58% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 17% on non-group plans, and 0.803% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Wasatch County, UT see 2,010 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,010 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1831 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 774 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,010 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wasatch County, UT

    Primary care physicians in Wasatch County, UT see an average of 2,010 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,010 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.2% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    7.54%
    Uninsured
    59.4%
    Employer Coverage
    4.58%
    Medicaid
    10.6%
    Medicare
    17%
    Non-Group
    0.803%
    Military or VA

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.7 in Wasatch County, UT.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 25.8% in Wasatch County, UT.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.33% in Wasatch County, UT.

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    Economy

    Employment

    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Median Earnings by Industry

    $69,300
    Median earning men ± $5,896
    $35,354
    Median earning women ± $7,276

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($147,228), Information ($143,162), and Wholesale Trade ($125,682).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($76,912), Other Services Except Public Administration ($50,375), and Construction ($47,963).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.7M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 7.69%.

    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
    1. 195
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 183
      Construction
    3. 95
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $153k
      Construction
    2. $61.6k
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. $50k
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

    Mike Lee and John Curtis 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

    Voting results are not available for Wasatch County, UT. Showing the available data for Utah.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (59.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (37.8%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.14%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Utah

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    Mike Lee
    Senator from Utah3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    John Curtis
    Senator from Utah1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing Utah.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Wasatch County, UT awarded 15 degrees. The student population of Wasatch County, UT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6 male students and 14 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Wasatch County, UT are White (13 and 86.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 13.3%).

    The largest universities in Wasatch County, UT by number of degrees awarded are Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering (15 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Wasatch County, UT are General Cosmetology (8 and 53.3%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (4 and 26.7%), and Hair Styling & Design (1 and 6.67%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    Measure

    In 2024 in Wasatch County, UT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 20 (30% men and 70% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 20 students enrolled in Wasatch County, UT, 30% men and 70% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Cosmetology
      8 degrees awarded
    2. Hair Styling & Design
      1 degrees awarded
    3. Master Aesthetician
      1 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Wasatch County, UT was General Cosmetology with 8 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Wasatch County, UT according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    15 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering with 15 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wasatch County, UT, which is 0 times less than the 15 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 13 degrees mean that there were 6.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    People in Wasatch County, UT have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wasatch County, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wasatch County, UT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.544%.

    Housing

    Rent vs Own

    N/A%
    Homeownership
    N/A
    72.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $117,608
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,505
    12.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 821

    The following chart displays the households in Wasatch 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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Wasatch County, UT is from Utah.
    0.472
    2024 Wage GINI in Utah
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Utah

    In 2024, the income inequality in Utah was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.723% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (67.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (19.1%)
    3. Carpooled (10.4%)

    In 2024, 67.6% of workers in Wasatch County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.1%) and those who carpooled to work (10.4%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    21.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Wasatch County, UT have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.445% of the workforce in Wasatch County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Wasatch County, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wasatch County, UT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wasatch County, UT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.544%.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 5.7% of the children was living in poverty in Wasatch County, UT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 93.5 in Wasatch County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 35.7% per 100,000 population.

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