Emery County, Utah: commercial real estate data.
Emery County, Utah had an estimated 10,161 residents on July 1, 2024, up 3.4 percent since the 2020 census base of 9,826, across 4,462 square miles. County output reached $1.46 bn in 2024, 194 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 12 7(a) approvals worth $6.3 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
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How many people live in Emery County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202410,046
- Households3,453
- Average household size2.91
- Median household income$74,291
- Median age38.9
- Median gross rent$739 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$218,700
- Home value to household income2.9 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income11.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher18.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree6.6 percent
- Adults 25 and over6,441
- Population under 182,805
- Share under 1827.9 percent
- Population 65 and over1,870
- Share 65 and over18.6 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 645,371
- Civilian labor force4,485
- Unemployment rate3.6 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over61.9 percent
- Rank by population among Utah counties21st of 29
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included2478th of 3,222
Emery County is the 21st largest of 29 Utah counties by population. A median home costs 2.9 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 27.9 percent against 18.6 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 Emery County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202410,161
- Census 2020 base population9,826
- Population change since the 2020 census base3.41 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 202412
- Births, 2024134
- Deaths, 2024132
- Natural change, 20242
- Net domestic migration, 202411
- Net international migration, 20240
- Total net migration, 202411
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024300
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents794th of 3,144
The county has grown 3.41 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 Emery County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving219
- People arriving, from those returns480
- Tax returns filed by households leaving214
- Net household movement5
- Adjusted gross income arriving$11.4 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$2.7 m
- Average income of an arriving household$51,900
- Average income of a leaving household$40,570
- Largest single originCarbon County (47 households)
- Largest single destinationCarbon County (52 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon County | 47 | 101 | $1.9 m |
| Utah County | 36 | 83 | $2.0 m |
| Salt Lake County | 27 | 52 | $1.3 m |
Households arriving report $11,330 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 Carbon 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 Emery County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.46 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.44 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20241.3 percent
- GDP change over five years42.5 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Utah areas BEA publishes17th of 29
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1538th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$144,902
Output grew 1.3 percent in the latest year and 42.5 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 Emery County
- Covered employment, annual average3,675
- Establishments reporting273
- Average annual pay$57,193
- Average weekly wage$1,100
- Construction, employment540
- Construction, average annual pay$60,466
- Retail trade, employment496
- Retail trade, average annual pay$29,105
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, employment442
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, average annual pay$79,750
- Accommodation and food services, employment244
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$23,155
- Other services, except public administration, employment113
- Professional, scientific and technical services, employment87
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 540 | 21 | $60,466 |
| Retail trade | 496 | 38 | $29,105 |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 442 | 6 | $79,750 |
| Accommodation and food services | 244 | 22 | $23,155 |
| Other services, except public administration | 113 | 18 | $46,291 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 87 | 11 | $46,291 |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 10 | $70,293 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 28 | 6 | $45,645 |
Construction is the largest private sector at 540 jobs, 14.7 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 Emery County?
- Establishments, all industries194
- Employment at those establishments2,354
- Annual payroll$138.1 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents19.3
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 Emery County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202455
- Declared construction value permitted$6.1 m
- Single family units authorized55
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$110,770
- Units authorized per 1,000 households15.9
Single-family homes are 100.0 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 Emery County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded12
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$6.3 m
- Average 7(a) approval$523,508
- Median 7(a) approval$129,500
- Largest single approval$2,171,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)96
- Jobs per approval8.0
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active7
- Distinct industries receiving approvals9
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer16.7 percent
- Loans on real estate terms2
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter10
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Leading industry by approval countLandscaping Services (3)
- Most active lenderZions Bank, A Division of (5)
- 504 approvals recorded5
- 504 gross approval dollars$6.5 m
- Average 504 approval$1,308,400
- Median 504 approval$1,067,000
- Distinct CDCs active3
- 504 jobs per approval7.8
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved6.0
- Most active CDCMountain West Small Business Finance (3)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$12.8 m
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 Emery County
Do SBA loans in Emery County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded3
- Paid in full3
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure7
- Status: Paid in full3
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
- Status: Cancelled1
Only 3 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 Emery County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending6
- Orangeville, approvals4
- Huntington, approvals2
- Castle Dale, approvals2
- Ferron, approvals2
- Green River, approvals1
- Elmo, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Orangeville | 4 | $74,600 |
| Huntington | 2 | $3,692,000 |
| Castle Dale | 2 | $408,500 |
| Ferron | 2 | $372,000 |
| Green River | 1 | $1,560,000 |
| Elmo | 1 | $175,000 |
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 Emery County?
- Land area4,462 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Utah counties7th of 29
- Width, east to west70.5 mi
- Height, north to south83.2 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land2
- Establishments per square mile0.04
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 Emery County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Emery County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 490058
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book8
- Of those, participating in the NFIP8
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Emery 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 Emery County (community 490058), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Emery 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. 100.0 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.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202410,046
- Households3,453
- Average household size2.91
- Median household income$74,291
- Median age38.9
Common questions
Emery County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Emery County, Utah?
The Census Bureau estimates 10,161 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 10,046, in 3,453 households, ranking 21st of 29 Utah counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Emery County's population growing?
The population has grown 3.41 percent since the 2020 census base of 9,826, to 10,161 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 134 births against 132 deaths, with net migration of 11. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Emery County?
$74,291. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $218,700, which is 2.9 times income, and median gross rent is $739 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Emery County?
194 establishments, employing 2,354 people with an annual payroll of $138.1 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Emery County?
Construction is the largest private sector at 540 jobs, 14.7 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 3,675 jobs at an average annual pay of $57,193, or $1,100 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Emery County?
12 7(a) approvals totaling $6.3 m since FY2020, across 7 lenders, with a median approval of $129,500, plus 5 504 approvals worth $6.5 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Emery County?
55 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $6.1 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Emery 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 Emery County come from?
The largest single origin is Carbon County, with 47 households. Arriving households report an average income of $51,900 against $40,570 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Emery 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 Emery 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 Emery.
9 Census places lie wholly or partly in Emery County. All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | city | 1,965 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Castle Dale | city | 1,546 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Ferron | city | 1,517 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Orangeville | city | 1,445 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Green River | city | 720 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Emery | town | 491 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Cleveland | town | 378 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Elmo | town | 360 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Clawson | town | 197 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
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