Tooele County, UT

County

Add Comparison

2023 Population

76,648

3.53% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

John Curtis

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0.946% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

4.69%

3.42% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$101,846

6.59% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$391,300

13.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

38,286

3.92% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Tooele County, UT had a population of 76.6k people with a median age of 32 and a median household income of $101,846. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Tooele County, UT grew from 74,032 to 76,648, a 3.53% increase and its median household income grew from $95,545 to $101,846, a 6.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tooele County, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.2%), White (Hispanic) (7.01%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.78%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.41%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.28%).

None of the households in Tooele 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.

98.5% of the residents in Tooele County, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tooele County, UT are Tooele Technical College (368 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Tooele County, UT was $391,300, and the homeownership rate was 82.6%.

Most people in Tooele County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Tooele County, UT was 2 cars per household.

Tooele County, UT borders Elko County, NV, White Pine County, NV, Box Elder County, UT, Davis County, UT, Juab County, UT, Salt Lake County, UT, Utah County, UT, and Weber County, UT.

United States Utah Salt Lake City, UT

Population & Diversity

Tooele County, UT is home to a population of 76.6k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.52% of Tooele County, UT residents were born outside of the country (2.7k people).

In 2023, there were 11.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.7k people) in Tooele County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.37k White (Hispanic) and 3.66k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of Tooele County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Tooele County, UT was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tooele County, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
60.7k ± 512
White (Hispanic)
5.37k ± 610
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.66k ± 603

14.2%

Hispanic Population

10.9k people

14.2% of the people in Tooele County, UT are hispanic (10.9k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
98,749 ± 7,598 people
Venezuela
9,695 ± 2,414 people
India
8,976 ± 2,323 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 98,749 Utah residents, followed by Venezuela with 9,695 and India with 8,976.

Foreign-Born Population

3.52%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.7k people

3.64%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.69k people

As of 2023, 3.52% of Tooele County, UT residents (2.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tooele County, UT was 3.64%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,493 ± 412
Vietnam
776 ± 209
Gulf War (1990s)
550 ± 187

Tooele County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tooele County, UT employs 38.3k people. The largest industries in Tooele County, UT are Retail Trade (4,595 people), Manufacturing (4,410 people), and Educational Services (3,967 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($79,107), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,741), and Utilities ($73,050).

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.5 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,550. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

38.3k

2023 Value

± 1,651

3.92%

1 Year growth

± 6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tooele County, UT grew at a rate of 3.92%, from 36.8k employees to 38.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tooele County, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,373 people), Management Occupations (3,754 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,796 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tooele County, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

38.3k

2023 Value

± 1,651

3.92%

1 Year growth

± 6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tooele County, UT grew at a rate of 3.92%, from 36.8k employees to 38.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tooele County, UT, are Retail Trade (4,595 people), Manufacturing (4,410 people), and Educational Services (3,967 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tooele County, UT, though some of these residents may live in Tooele County, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,695

Median earning men ± $2,188

$37,213

Median earning women ± $1,952

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,538), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,589), and Public Administration ($77,292).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($60,177), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,524), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,357).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

145
Construction
83
Other Services (except Public Administration)
78
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$116k
Manufacturing
$85.5k
Transportation and Warehousing
$79.9k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tooele County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 66.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (3.04%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (3.04%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

John Curtis

Senator from Utah

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.

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

In 2023, universities in Tooele County, UT awarded 368 degrees. The student population of Tooele County, UT in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 385 male students and 306 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tooele County, UT are White (253 and 68.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (87 and 23.6%), Black or African American (14 and 3.8%), and Two or More Races (4 and 1.09%).

The largest universities in Tooele County, UT by number of degrees awarded are Tooele Technical College (368 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Tooele County, UT are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (129 and 35.1%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (40 and 10.9%), and Welding Technology (31 and 8.42%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 691 students enrolled in Tooele County, UT, 55.7% men and 44.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 489 records, of which 44.6% were women and 55.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
129 degrees awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
21 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Tooele County, UT was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 129 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Tooele County, UT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tooele Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

368 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tooele Technical College with 368 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 226 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tooele County, UT, which is 1.59 times more than the 142 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 253 degrees mean that there were 2.91 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 87 degrees awarded.

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

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

Measure

In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.647% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (639k), High School or Equivalent (579k), and Bachelors Degree (496k).

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 Tooele County, UT was $391,300 in 2023, which is 1.29 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $343,900 to $391,300, a 13.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Tooele County, UT is 82.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Tooele County, UT have an average commute time of 30.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tooele County, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tooele County, UT is $101,846. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Tooele County, UT was Census Tract 1307.01 with a value of $132,522, followed by Census Tract 1312 and Census Tract 1310.01, with respective values of $96,563 and $92,424.

In 2023, 9.77% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tooele County, UT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.63%.

Housing

Property

$391,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,480

$19,048

Median Property Taxes

±$1,027

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 Tooele 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 Tooele County, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.6%

Homeownership

2023

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 82.6% of the housing units in Tooele County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1307.01
Census Tract 1312
Census Tract 1310.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tooele County, UT was Census Tract 1307.01 with a value of $132,522, followed by Census Tract 1312 and Census Tract 1310.01, with respective values of $96,563 and $92,424.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Tooele 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.

$101,846

Median Household Income

± $4,513

23.1k

Number of Households

± 1,147

In 2023, the median household income of the 23.1k households in Tooele County, UT grew to $101,846 from the previous year's value of $95,545.

The following chart displays the households in Tooele 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.478

2022 Wage GINI in Utah

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2022, the income inequality in Utah was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0322% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2023

Drove Alone (70.8%)
Worked At Home (13.7%)
Carpooled (12.5%)

In 2023, 70.8% of workers in Tooele County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.7%) and those who carpooled to work (12.5%).

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

30.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tooele County, UT have a longer commute time (30.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Tooele County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tooele 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 Tooele County, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tooele County, UT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.77% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tooele County, UT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.63%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

4.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tooele County, UT (3.56k out of 75.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tooele County, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 6% of the children was living in poverty in Tooele County, UT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

93.7% of the population of Tooele County, UT has health coverage, with 67.3% on employee plans, 8.51% on Medicaid, 6.35% on Medicare, 9.6% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tooele County, UT see 6209 patients per year on average, which represents a 14.1% decrease from the previous year (7226 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3332 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 983 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

6,209 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tooele County, UT

Primary care physicians in Tooele County, UT see an average of 6,209 patients per year. This represents a 14.1% decrease from the previous year (7,226 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.3% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.04% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.34%

Uninsured

67.3%

Employer Coverage

8.51%

Medicaid

6.35%

Medicare

9.6%

Non-Group

1.88%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tooele County, UT declined by 15.6% from 7.51% to 6.34%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50 in Tooele County, UT.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 32.4% in Tooele County, UT.

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