Box Elder County, Utah: commercial real estate data.
Box Elder County, Utah had an estimated 64,120 residents on July 1, 2024, up 11.2 percent since the 2020 census base of 57,665, across 5,746 square miles. County output reached $3.55 bn in 2024, 1,332 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 84 7(a) approvals worth $22.4 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
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How many people live in Box Elder County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202461,246
- Households19,557
- Average household size3.13
- Median household income$84,550
- Median age33.3
- Median gross rent$1,116 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$403,600
- Home value to household income4.8 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income15.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher26.7 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree7.1 percent
- Adults 25 and over36,976
- Population under 1818,652
- Share under 1830.5 percent
- Population 65 and over7,965
- Share 65 and over13.0 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6434,629
- Civilian labor force29,344
- Unemployment rate3.2 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over68.9 percent
- Rank by population among Utah counties9th of 29
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included881st of 3,222
Box Elder County is the 9th largest of 29 Utah counties by population. A median home costs 4.8 times median household income, which is seriously unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 30.5 percent against 13.0 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Box Elder County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202464,120
- Census 2020 base population57,665
- Population change since the 2020 census base11.19 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 20241,242
- Births, 2024847
- Deaths, 2024437
- Natural change, 2024410
- Net domestic migration, 2024645
- Net international migration, 2024188
- Total net migration, 2024833
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20244,334
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents126th of 3,144
The county has grown 11.19 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Box Elder County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,734
- People arriving, from those returns3,883
- Tax returns filed by households leaving1,398
- Net household movement336
- Adjusted gross income arriving$111.3 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$32.0 m
- Average income of an arriving household$64,197
- Average income of a leaving household$56,758
- Largest single originWeber County (562 households)
- Largest single destinationWeber County (359 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber County | 562 | 1,251 | $38.5 m |
| Cache County | 237 | 534 | $12.8 m |
| Davis County | 223 | 540 | $16.0 m |
| Salt Lake County | 123 | 256 | $7.4 m |
| Utah County | 56 | 130 | $3.6 m |
| Washington County | 25 | 58 | $1.1 m |
Households arriving report $7,439 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Weber County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Box Elder County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$3.55 bn
- County GDP, 2023$3.49 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20241.7 percent
- GDP change over five years46.6 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Utah areas BEA publishes8th of 29
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes882nd of 3,127
- GDP per resident$58,016
Output grew 1.7 percent in the latest year and 46.6 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Box Elder County
- Covered employment, annual average23,942
- Establishments reporting1,624
- Average annual pay$59,175
- Average weekly wage$1,138
- Manufacturing, employment7,269
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$85,113
- Construction, employment2,517
- Construction, average annual pay$75,776
- Retail trade, employment2,116
- Retail trade, average annual pay$31,660
- Health care and social assistance, employment1,884
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$42,791
- Transportation and warehousing, employment1,735
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,711
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7,269 | 94 | $85,113 |
| Construction | 2,517 | 257 | $75,776 |
| Retail trade | 2,116 | 140 | $31,660 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,884 | 190 | $42,791 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1,735 | 125 | $56,619 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,711 | 87 | $17,451 |
| Wholesale trade | 670 | 67 | $81,299 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 502 | 132 | $53,239 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 7,269 jobs, 30.4 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Box Elder County?
- Establishments, all industries1,332
- Employment at those establishments20,234
- Annual payroll$1.23 bn
- Establishments per 1,000 residents21.7
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Box Elder County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024479
- Declared construction value permitted$140.6 m
- Single family units authorized397
- Multifamily units authorized82
- Multifamily share of units17.1 percent
- Average declared value per unit$293,512
- Units authorized per 1,000 households24.5
Single-family homes are 82.9 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Box Elder County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded84
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$22.4 m
- Average 7(a) approval$267,011
- Median 7(a) approval$117,500
- 10th percentile approval$20,000
- 90th percentile approval$663,950
- Largest single approval$2,150,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)575
- Jobs per approval6.8
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active23
- Distinct industries receiving approvals51
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer17.9 percent
- Loans on real estate terms15
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter69
- Franchise loans3
- Franchise share of approvals3.6 percent
- Leading industry by approval countGeneral Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (6)
- Most active lenderZions Bank, A Division of (17)
- 504 approvals recorded68
- 504 gross approval dollars$44.0 m
- Average 504 approval$646,485
- Median 504 approval$315,500
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval8.9
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved13.8
- Most active CDCMountain West Small Business Finance (42)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$66.4 m
The average approval of $267,011 sits well above the median of $117,500, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 17.9 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Box Elder County
Do SBA loans in Box Elder County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded13
- Paid in full13
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full13
- Status: Exempt from disclosure58
- Status: Cancelled7
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed6
Only 13 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Box Elder County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending17
- Brigham City, approvals27
- Tremonton, approvals20
- Willard, approvals8
- Elwood, approvals5
- Perry, approvals4
- Corinne, approvals4
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham City | 27 | $9,798,700 |
| Tremonton | 20 | $3,577,900 |
| Willard | 8 | $1,635,000 |
| Elwood | 5 | $2,464,200 |
| Perry | 4 | $2,314,500 |
| Corinne | 4 | $789,700 |
| Portage | 3 | $260,000 |
| Garland | 2 | $515,000 |
| 9 other borrower cities | 11 | $1,073,900 |
Brigham City accounts for 27 approvals against 20 in Tremonton. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Box Elder County?
- Land area5,746 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Utah counties4th of 29
- Width, east to west111.2 mi
- Height, north to south69.1 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land11
- Establishments per square mile0.23
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Box Elder County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Box Elder County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 490005
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book17
- Of those, participating in the NFIP10
- NFIP participation rate58.8 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Box Elder County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Box Elder County (community 490005), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Box Elder County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 58.8 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202461,246
- Households19,557
- Average household size3.13
- Median household income$84,550
- Median age33.3
Common questions
Box Elder County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Box Elder County, Utah?
The Census Bureau estimates 64,120 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 61,246, in 19,557 households, ranking 9th of 29 Utah counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Box Elder County's population growing?
The population has grown 11.19 percent since the 2020 census base of 57,665, to 64,120 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 847 births against 437 deaths, with net migration of 833. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Box Elder County?
$84,550. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $403,600, which is 4.8 times income, and median gross rent is $1,116 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Box Elder County?
1,332 establishments, employing 20,234 people with an annual payroll of $1.23 bn. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Box Elder County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 7,269 jobs, 30.4 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 23,942 jobs at an average annual pay of $59,175, or $1,138 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Box Elder County?
84 7(a) approvals totaling $22.4 m since FY2020, across 23 lenders, with a median approval of $117,500, plus 68 504 approvals worth $44.0 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Box Elder County?
479 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $140.6 m. Multifamily was 17.1 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Box Elder County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Box Elder County come from?
The largest single origin is Weber County, with 562 households. Arriving households report an average income of $64,197 against $56,758 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Box Elder County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Box Elder County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Box Elder.
19 Census places lie wholly or partly in Box Elder County. All 19 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham City | city | 19,992 | 27 | Wholly in this county |
| Tremonton | city | 11,477 | 20 | Wholly in this county |
| Perry | city | 5,843 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Garland | city | 2,660 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Willard | city | 2,212 | 8 | Wholly in this county |
| Mantua | town | 1,677 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Elwood | town | 1,547 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| South Willard | CDP | 1,532 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Honeyville | city | 1,275 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Thatcher | CDP | 1,170 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Riverside | CDP | 1,135 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Bear River City | city | 867 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Corinne | city | 783 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Fielding | town | 746 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Deweyville | town | 415 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Plymouth | town | 342 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Howell | town | 288 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Snowville | town | 231 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Portage | town | 219 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
A further 3 of the county's 84 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Box Elder County, the largest being Corrine (2), Collinston (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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