Box Elder County, UT

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2020 Population

54,953

1.87% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

32.9

0.92% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

7.93%

0.663% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$63,573

2.15% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$226,200

11.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Box Elder County, UT had a population of 55k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $63,573. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Box Elder County, UT grew from 53,946 to 54,953, a 1.87% increase and its median household income grew from $62,233 to $63,573, a 2.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Box Elder County, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.7%), White (Hispanic) (5.78%), Other (Hispanic) (1.99%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.53%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%).

None of the households in Box Elder 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.

98.6% of the residents in Box Elder County, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Beaux Cheveux Academy Of Cosmetology (1 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2020, the median property value in Box Elder County, UT was $226,200, and the homeownership rate was 76.4%.

Most people in Box Elder County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Box Elder County, UT was 2 cars per household.

Box Elder County, UT borders Cassia County, ID, Oneida County, ID, Elko County, NV, Cache County, UT, Davis County, UT, Tooele County, UT, and Weber County, UT.

Population & Diversity

Box Elder County, UT is home to a population of 55k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.13% of Box Elder County, UT residents were born outside of the country (1.72k people).

In 2020, there were 15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.7k people) in Box Elder County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.18k White (Hispanic) and 1.09k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

98.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.6% of Box Elder County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Box Elder County, UT was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Box Elder County, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
47.7k ± 141
White (Hispanic)
3.18k ± 392
Other (Hispanic)
1.09k ± 318

9.52%

Hispanic Population

5.23k people

9.52% of the people in Box Elder County, UT are hispanic (5.23k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

3.13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.72k people

3.24%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.75k people

As of 2020, 3.13% of Box Elder County, UT residents (1.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Box Elder County, UT was 3.24%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
792 ± 152
Gulf War (2001-)
698 ± 189
Gulf War (1990s)
267 ± 88

Box Elder County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Box Elder County, UT employs 24.6k people. The largest industries in Box Elder County, UT are Manufacturing (5,614 people), Retail Trade (2,652 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,524 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,987), Public Administration ($52,689), and Manufacturing ($49,636).

Employment

Occupations

24.6k

2020 Value

± 972

2.73%

1 Year growth

± 5.21%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Box Elder County, UT grew at a rate of 2.73%, from 23.9k employees to 24.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Box Elder County, UT, are Production Occupations (3,184 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,681 people), and Management Occupations (2,263 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Box Elder 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

24.6k

2020 Value

± 972

2.73%

1 Year growth

± 5.21%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Box Elder County, UT grew at a rate of 2.73%, from 23.9k employees to 24.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Box Elder County, UT, are Manufacturing (5,614 people), Retail Trade (2,652 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,524 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Box Elder County, UT, though some of these residents may live in Box Elder County, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,405

Median earning men ± $2,498

$23,159

Median earning women ± $2,217

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($61,420), Manufacturing ($54,303), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,938).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($40,960), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,000), and Wholesale Trade ($36,959).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Utah. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

467
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
313
Manufacturing
267
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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 $19B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($13.9B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.98B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$156B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $156B. This is expected to increase 103% 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
$15.5B
Nevada
$8.94B
Texas
$7.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.5B, followed by Nevada with $8.94B and Texas and $7.13B.

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 Box Elder County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 79.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.27%).

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 (79.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.27%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senators 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 Representatives 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

In 2017, universities in Box Elder County, UT awarded 1 degrees. The student population of Box Elder County, UT in N/A is skewed towards N/A, with N/A male students and N/A female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Box Elder County, UT are White (1 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Box Elder County, UT by number of degrees awarded are Beaux Cheveux Academy Of Cosmetology (1 and 100%).

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 2020, 0.427% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.508% 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 2020 were Some college (631k), High School or Equivalent (541k), and Bachelors Degree (451k).

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 Box Elder County, UT was $226,200 in 2020, which is 0.984 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $203,600 to $226,200, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Box Elder County, UT is 76.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Box Elder County, UT have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Box Elder County, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Box Elder County, UT is $63,573. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Box Elder County, UT was Census Tract 9608.01 with a value of $83,750, followed by Census Tract 9608.02 and Census Tract 9606.02, with respective values of $83,253 and $81,000.

Property

$226,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,022

$13,614

Median Property Taxes

±$579

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 Box Elder County, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

76.4%

Homeownership

2020

70.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76.4% of the housing units in Box Elder County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9608.01
Census Tract 9608.02
Census Tract 9606.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Box Elder County, UT was Census Tract 9608.01 with a value of $83,750, followed by Census Tract 9608.02 and Census Tract 9606.02, with respective values of $83,253 and $81,000.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Box Elder 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.

$63,573

Median Household Income

± $2,170

17.3k

Number of Households

± 684

In 2020, the median household income of the 17.3k households in Box Elder County, UT grew to $63,573 from the previous year's value of $62,233.

The following chart displays the households in Box Elder 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 Box Elder County, UT is from Utah.

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Utah

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2020, the income inequality in Utah was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.07% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more 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 2020

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Carpooled (12.2%)
Worked At Home (6.75%)

In 2020, 77.7% of workers in Box Elder County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (6.75%).

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

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Box Elder County, UT have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% of the workforce in Box Elder County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.93% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Box Elder County, UT (4.33k out of 54.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females < 5.

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

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

92.1% of the population of Box Elder County, UT has health coverage, with 58.5% on employee plans, 8.25% on Medicaid, 9.2% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Utah was $5,982 in 2014. This is a 5.73% increase from the previous year ($5,658).

Primary care physicians in Box Elder County, UT see 3053 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.67% decrease from the previous year (3380 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1515 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 216 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Utah, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,053 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Box Elder County, UT

Primary care physicians in Box Elder County, UT see an average of 3,053 patients per year. This represents a 9.67% decrease from the previous year (3,380 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Box Elder County, UT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Utah across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.9% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.87%

Uninsured

58.5%

Employer Coverage

8.25%

Medicaid

9.2%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

1.42%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Box Elder County, UT grew by 4.08% from 7.56% to 7.87%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.8 in Box Elder County, UT.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 34.2% in Box Elder County, UT.

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

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