Tooele County, UT

County

2024 Population

79,347

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

John Curtis

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

32.2

0.625% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

5.19%

10.7% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$106,587

4.66% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$431,600

Population & Diversity

Tooele County, UT is home to a population of 79.3k people, from which 97.7% are citizens.

As of 2024, 4.31% of Tooele County, UT residents were born outside of the country (3.42k people).

In 2024, there were 12.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.8k people) in Tooele County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.02k White (Hispanic) and 3.82k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2024 Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.7% of Tooele County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tooele County, UT was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
61.8k ± 552
White (Hispanic)
5.02k ± 854
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.82k ± 747

15%

Hispanic Population

11.9k people

15% of the people in Tooele County, UT are hispanic (11.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
104,058 ± 7,797 people
Venezuela
13,264 ± 2,822 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

4.31%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.42k people

3.52%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.7k people

As of 2024, 4.31% of Tooele County, UT residents (3.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tooele County, UT was 3.52%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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-)
1,440 ± 387
Vietnam
706 ± 184
Gulf War (1990s)
578 ± 200

Tooele County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Tooele County, UT.

Health

93.9% of the population of Tooele County, UT has health coverage, with 67.8% on employee plans, 8.11% on Medicaid, 6.35% on Medicare, 9.85% on non-group plans, and 1.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tooele County, UT see 6,967 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (6,967 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3633 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 846 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

6,967 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tooele County, UT

Primary care physicians in Tooele County, UT see an average of 6,967 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (6,967 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.

Location of Health Services Facilities

Health Service Type

Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Addresses

Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.8% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.13%

Uninsured

67.8%

Employer Coverage

8.11%

Medicaid

6.35%

Medicare

9.85%

Non-Group

1.8%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tooele County, UT declined by 3.26% from 6.34% to 6.13%.

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 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.42 in Tooele County, UT.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

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 39% in Tooele County, UT.

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

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.71% in Tooele County, UT.

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

Economy

The economy of Tooele County, UT employs 40.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tooele County, UT were Retail Trade (4,931 people), Manufacturing (4,696 people), and Educational Services (4,124 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($96,250), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,646), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($79,650).

Employment

Occupations

40.3k

2024 Value

± 1,645

5.38%

1 Year growth

± 5.63%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tooele County, UT grew at a rate of 5.38%, from 38.3k employees to 40.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tooele County, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,383 people), Management Occupations (3,998 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,056 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 Utah.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

40.3k

2024 Value

± 1,645

5.38%

1 Year growth

± 5.63%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tooele County, UT grew at a rate of 5.38%, from 38.3k employees to 40.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tooele County, UT, are Retail Trade (4,931 people), Manufacturing (4,696 people), and Educational Services (4,124 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

$66,241

Median earning men ± $2,650

$38,705

Median earning women ± $2,699

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($82,574), Public Administration ($81,731), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($81,680).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($83,393), Construction ($64,701), and Public Administration ($52,735).

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.

The visualization shows the 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.

Education

The student population of Tooele County, UT in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 333 male students and 333 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tooele County, UT are White (298 and 72%), Hispanic or Latino (84 and 20.3%), Black or African American (9 and 2.17%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (8 and 1.93%).

The largest universities in Tooele County, UT by number of degrees awarded are Tooele Technical College (414 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Tooele County, UT are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (105 and 25.4%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (51 and 12.3%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (45 and 10.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 666 students enrolled in Tooele County, UT, 50% men and 50% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 461 records, of which 46.2% were women and 53.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
105 degrees awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
45 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
40 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of less than 1 academic year recipients in Tooele County, UT was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 105 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of less than 1 academic year from schools in Tooele County, UT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tooele Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

414 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tooele Technical College with 414 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 213 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tooele County, UT, which is 1.06 times more than the 201 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 298 degrees mean that there were 3.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 84 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tooele County, UT was $431,600 in 2024, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $391,300 to $431,600, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Tooele County, UT is 81.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Tooele County, UT have an average commute time of 30.3 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.

In 2025, 9.49% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tooele County, UT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.91%.

Housing

Property

$431,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,142

$19,562

Median Property Taxes

±$1,010

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 $2k - $3k 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

81.8%

Homeownership

2024

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 81.8% of the housing units in Tooele County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82.6%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$106,587

Median Household Income

± $3,167

23.9k

Number of Households

± 1,135

In 2024, the median household income of the 23.9k households in Tooele County, UT grew to $106,587 from the previous year's value of $101,846.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tooele 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.

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 2024

Drove Alone (68.9%)
Worked At Home (15.8%)
Carpooled (12.5%)

In 2024, 68.9% of workers in Tooele County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.8%) 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

30.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tooele County, UT have a longer commute time (30.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.96% 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 2025, 9.49% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tooele County, UT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.91%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

5.19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tooele County, UT (4.08k out of 78.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. 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 2025, 7.7% of the children was living in poverty in Tooele County, UT. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.7%.

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

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

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

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 283 in Tooele County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 97.3% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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