Uintah County, Utah: commercial real estate data.
Uintah County, Utah had an estimated 38,307 residents on July 1, 2024, up 7.6 percent since the 2020 census base of 35,613, across 4,480 square miles. County output reached $2.88 bn in 2024, 1,149 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 92 7(a) approvals worth $41.6 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Uintah County
How many people live in Uintah County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202437,056
- Households12,145
- Average household size3.05
- Median household income$73,746
- Median age33.2
- Median gross rent$941 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$298,600
- Home value to household income4.0 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income15.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher16.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree4.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over22,196
- Population under 1811,549
- Share under 1831.2 percent
- Population 65 and over4,425
- Share 65 and over11.9 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6421,082
- Civilian labor force16,427
- Unemployment rate6.0 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over64.4 percent
- Rank by population among Utah counties11th of 29
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1282nd of 3,222
Uintah County is the 11th largest of 29 Utah counties by population. A median home costs 4.0 times median household income, which is moderately unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 31.2 percent against 11.9 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 Uintah County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202438,307
- Census 2020 base population35,613
- Population change since the 2020 census base7.56 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024404
- Births, 2024473
- Deaths, 2024292
- Natural change, 2024181
- Net domestic migration, 202423
- Net international migration, 2024198
- Total net migration, 2024221
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20241,435
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents270th of 3,144
The county has grown 7.56 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 Uintah County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving898
- People arriving, from those returns1,862
- Tax returns filed by households leaving710
- Net household movement188
- Adjusted gross income arriving$48.3 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$11.4 m
- Average income of an arriving household$53,834
- Average income of a leaving household$52,090
- Largest single originDuchesne County (128 households)
- Largest single destinationDuchesne County (110 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchesne County | 128 | 283 | $5.8 m |
| Salt Lake County | 126 | 260 | $6.6 m |
| Utah County | 77 | 180 | $3.6 m |
| Davis County | 35 | 74 | $1.3 m |
| Washington County | 26 | 51 | $1.3 m |
| Weber County | 26 | 51 | $1.4 m |
| Cache County | 20 | 37 | $823,000 |
Households arriving report $1,744 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 Duchesne 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 Uintah County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$2.88 bn
- County GDP, 2023$2.70 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20246.8 percent
- GDP change over five years70.6 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Utah areas BEA publishes11th of 29
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1007th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$77,693
Output grew 6.8 percent in the latest year and 70.6 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 Uintah County
- Covered employment, annual average15,177
- Establishments reporting1,375
- Average annual pay$57,108
- Average weekly wage$1,098
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, employment2,074
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, average annual pay$94,888
- Retail trade, employment1,886
- Retail trade, average annual pay$37,147
- Construction, employment1,686
- Construction, average annual pay$66,400
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,278
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$18,652
- Health care and social assistance, employment1,109
- Transportation and warehousing, employment855
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 2,074 | 163 | $94,888 |
| Retail trade | 1,886 | 129 | $37,147 |
| Construction | 1,686 | 158 | $66,400 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,278 | 76 | $18,652 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,109 | 111 | $42,887 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 855 | 124 | $70,318 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 421 | 122 | $58,535 |
| Wholesale trade | 398 | 51 | $74,874 |
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction is the largest private sector at 2,074 jobs, 13.7 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 Uintah County?
- Establishments, all industries1,149
- Employment at those establishments10,669
- Annual payroll$610.0 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents31.0
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 Uintah County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202486
- Declared construction value permitted$29.8 m
- Single family units authorized74
- Multifamily units authorized12
- Multifamily share of units14.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$346,120
- Units authorized per 1,000 households7.1
Single-family homes are 86.0 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 Uintah County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded92
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$41.6 m
- Average 7(a) approval$451,942
- Median 7(a) approval$200,000
- 10th percentile approval$20,000
- 90th percentile approval$961,500
- Largest single approval$4,439,900
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)812
- Jobs per approval8.8
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active17
- Distinct industries receiving approvals53
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer33.7 percent
- Loans on real estate terms31
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter56
- Franchise loans5
- Franchise share of approvals5.4 percent
- Leading industry by approval countSpecialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local (6)
- Most active lenderZions Bank, A Division of (41)
- 504 approvals recorded48
- 504 gross approval dollars$26.0 m
- Average 504 approval$541,167
- Median 504 approval$397,000
- Distinct CDCs active4
- 504 jobs per approval8.4
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved15.4
- Most active CDCMountain West Small Business Finance (32)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$67.6 m
The average approval of $451,942 sits well above the median of $200,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. 33.7 percent of approvals run on real estate terms of 240 months or more, so this is a market where SBA credit is buying buildings, not just funding operations.
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 Uintah County
Do SBA loans in Uintah County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded19
- Paid in full19
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full19
- Status: Exempt from disclosure54
- Status: Cancelled14
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed5
Only 19 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 Uintah County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending7
- Vernal, approvals78
- Naples, approvals4
- Lapoint, approvals4
- Jensen, approvals3
- Fort Duchesne, approvals1
- Roosevelt, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Vernal | 78 | $38,027,300 |
| Naples | 4 | $2,255,400 |
| Lapoint | 4 | $506,000 |
| Jensen | 3 | $510,000 |
| Fort Duchesne | 1 | $200,000 |
| Roosevelt | 1 | $50,000 |
| Randlett | 1 | $30,000 |
Vernal accounts for 78 approvals against 4 in Naples. 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 Uintah County?
- Land area4,480 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Utah counties6th of 29
- Width, east to west52.3 mi
- Height, north to south96.5 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary8
- Residents per square mile of land8
- Establishments per square mile0.26
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 Uintah County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Uintah County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 490147
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book4
- Of those, participating in the NFIP4
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Uintah County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Uintah County (community 490147), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Uintah County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 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.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202437,056
- Households12,145
- Average household size3.05
- Median household income$73,746
- Median age33.2
Common questions
Uintah County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Uintah County, Utah?
The Census Bureau estimates 38,307 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 37,056, in 12,145 households, ranking 11th of 29 Utah counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Uintah County's population growing?
The population has grown 7.56 percent since the 2020 census base of 35,613, to 38,307 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 473 births against 292 deaths, with net migration of 221. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Uintah County?
$73,746. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $298,600, which is 4.0 times income, and median gross rent is $941 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Uintah County?
1,149 establishments, employing 10,669 people with an annual payroll of $610.0 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 Uintah County?
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction is the largest private sector at 2,074 jobs, 13.7 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 15,177 jobs at an average annual pay of $57,108, or $1,098 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Uintah County?
92 7(a) approvals totaling $41.6 m since FY2020, across 17 lenders, with a median approval of $200,000, plus 48 504 approvals worth $26.0 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Uintah County?
86 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $29.8 m. Multifamily was 14.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Uintah County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 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 Uintah County come from?
The largest single origin is Duchesne County, with 128 households. Arriving households report an average income of $53,834 against $52,090 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Uintah 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 Uintah 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 Uintah.
10 Census places lie wholly or partly in Uintah County. All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernal | city | 10,392 | 78 | Wholly in this county |
| Maeser | CDP | 4,435 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Naples | city | 3,285 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Ballard | town | 1,803 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Fort Duchesne | CDP | 271 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Jensen | CDP | 258 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Lapoint | CDP | 122 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Whiterocks | CDP | 117 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Randlett | CDP | 116 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Bonanza | CDP | 0 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 1 of the county's 92 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Uintah County, the largest being Roosevelt (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.