Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Vernal, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,392

Median Agei

29.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.5%8,153

Hispanic/Latino

10.7%1,108

Two or More

6.4%661

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.1%424

Black

0.2%19

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%15

Asian

0.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%304

High School Diploma

26.3%1,527

Some College (<1 yr)

15.9%921

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%891

Associate's Degree

10.6%617

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%621

Master's Degree

2.8%165

Professional Degree

0.1%3

Doctorate

0.4%26

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

14%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$252,700

Median Renti

$934

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.6%1,839

Renter-Occupied

45.4%1,530

Total Units

4,072

Homeownership

54.6%

Vacancy Rate

17.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

7%128

$50K–$100K

0.8%15

$100K–$150K

5%92

$150K–$200K

11.5%211

$200K–$300K

45.6%839

$300K–$500K

27.7%509

$500K–$1M

2.4%45

Rent Distribution

Under $500

143

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

639

$1,000–$1,250

378

$1,250–$1,500

154

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%33

2010–2019

8.5%346

2000–2009

24.3%991

1990–1999

5.9%242

1980–1989

10.9%442

1970–1979

21.3%869

1960–1969

12.1%494

1950–1959

5.1%208

1940–1949

5.5%223

1939 or earlier

5.5%224

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.5%2,475

Electricity

21.8%736

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%94

No Fuel

0.8%27

Coal

0.6%19

Wood

0.5%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,457

Mean Household Incomei

$80,674

Per Capita Incomei

$27,279

Poverty Ratei

17.3%

Unemploymenti

8.7%

Labor Forcei

4,566

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.6%221

$10K–$15K

4.7%160

$15K–$20K

3.4%114

$20K–$25K

3.5%117

$25K–$30K

5.1%172

$30K–$35K

1.8%60

$35K–$40K

4.2%140

$40K–$45K

4.6%155

$45K–$50K

4.2%143

$50K–$60K

7.6%257

$60K–$75K

18.6%628

$75K–$100K

10.6%356

$100K–$125K

11.6%390

$125K–$150K

4.7%160

$150K–$200K

7.1%239

$200K+

1.7%57

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

108

Residentsi

160

Avg. Tenant Renti

$428/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes66% occupied$472/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 838 homes89% occupied$377/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC29 homes99% occupied$431/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,457/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

78.4%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

20.8%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

86.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.1% of subsidized households are minority

30.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3022.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

126

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,099

Avg. Commutei

15.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,168

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

228(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.1%Insured

17.9%Uninsured

Vernal, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026