Tooele County, UT
Tooele County Overview
74,032
TOTAL POPULATION
37,722
MALE POPULATION
36,310
FEMALE POPULATION
103.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.26
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,733
PER CAPITA INCOME
$105,751
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$95,545
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
46.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
53.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,757
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
38,527
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Tooele County Area Codes
Race in Tooele County
The most populous races in Tooele County are White / Caucasian (64,120 | 86.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10,129 | 13.7%), and Two or more Races (5,700 | 7.7%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 594 | 0.8% |
| Black / African American | 589 | 0.8% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 583 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,129 | 13.7% |
| Native / Alaskan | 261 | 0.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 64,120 | 86.6% |
| Two or more Races | 5,700 | 7.7% |
| Some other Race | 2,185 | 2.9% |
| Total | 74,032 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Tooele County
The most populous ancestries reported in Tooele County are English (19,175 | 25.9%), Mexican (8,166 | 11.0%), German (6,952 | 9.4%), American (4,021 | 5.4%), and Irish (3,672 | 5.0%), together accounting for 56.7% of all Tooele County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 66 | 0.1% |
| American | 4,021 | 5.4% |
| Apache | 40 | 0.1% |
| Arab | 19 | 0.0% |
| Argentinean | 102 | 0.1% |
| Australian | 70 | 0.1% |
| Austrian | 29 | 0.0% |
| Basque | 66 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 10 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 145 | 0.2% |
| Blackfeet | 144 | 0.2% |
| Brazilian | 96 | 0.1% |
| British | 1,101 | 1.5% |
| Burmese | 25 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 39 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 548 | 0.7% |
| Central American Indian | 57 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 140 | 0.2% |
| Chickasaw | 23 | 0.0% |
| Chilean | 23 | 0.0% |
| Chippewa | 11 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 31 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rican | 4 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 3 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 81 | 0.1% |
| Czechoslovakian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 2,091 | 2.8% |
| Dominican | 97 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 718 | 1.0% |
| Eastern European | 39 | 0.1% |
| English | 19,175 | 25.9% |
| European | 2,937 | 4.0% |
| Filipino | 14 | 0.0% |
| Finnish | 54 | 0.1% |
| French | 1,418 | 1.9% |
| French Canadian | 108 | 0.2% |
| German | 6,952 | 9.4% |
| Greek | 594 | 0.8% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 88 | 0.1% |
| Guatemalan | 388 | 0.5% |
| Haitian | 17 | 0.0% |
| Honduran | 60 | 0.1% |
| Hopi | 184 | 0.3% |
| Hungarian | 80 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 233 | 0.3% |
| Iranian | 57 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 3,672 | 5.0% |
| Italian | 1,968 | 2.7% |
| Jamaican | 10 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 468 | 0.6% |
| Lebanese | 19 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 8,166 | 11.0% |
| Mexican American Indian | 21 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian | 151 | 0.2% |
| Navajo | 131 | 0.2% |
| Nicaraguan | 19 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 44 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 540 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 1,438 | 1.9% |
| Panamanian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania German | 38 | 0.1% |
| Peruvian | 18 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 229 | 0.3% |
| Portuguese | 41 | 0.1% |
| Pueblo | 3 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 157 | 0.2% |
| Romanian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Russian | 196 | 0.3% |
| Salvadoran | 74 | 0.1% |
| Samoan | 476 | 0.6% |
| Scandinavian | 1,119 | 1.5% |
| Scotch-Irish | 486 | 0.7% |
| Scottish | 2,356 | 3.2% |
| Shoshone | 116 | 0.2% |
| Sioux | 43 | 0.1% |
| Slavic | 5 | 0.0% |
| Slovene | 43 | 0.1% |
| Somali | 32 | 0.0% |
| South American | 270 | 0.4% |
| Spaniard | 471 | 0.6% |
| Spanish | 158 | 0.2% |
| Sri Lankan | 43 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 171 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 2,096 | 2.8% |
| Swiss | 425 | 0.6% |
| Thai | 228 | 0.3% |
| Tongan | 308 | 0.4% |
| Ukrainian | 26 | 0.0% |
| Uruguayan | 34 | 0.1% |
| Ute | 18 | 0.0% |
| Venezuelan | 62 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 1,100 | 1.5% |
| Yaqui | 1 | 0.0% |
| Yugoslavian | 155 | 0.2% |
| Yup'ik | 22 | 0.0% |
| Zimbabwean | 6 | 0.0% | View All 96 Rows |
Immigrants in Tooele County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Tooele County came from Latin America (1,707 | 2.3%), Central America (1,440 | 1.9%), Mexico (1,290 | 1.7%), Europe (523 | 0.7%), and Asia (294 | 0.4%), together accounting for 7.1% of all Tooele County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 34 | 0.1% |
| Argentina | 27 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 294 | 0.4% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 82 | 0.1% |
| Brazil | 36 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 114 | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 15 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 1,440 | 1.9% |
| Chile | 23 | 0.0% |
| China | 53 | 0.1% |
| Cuba | 3 | 0.0% |
| Denmark | 64 | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | 2 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 29 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 90 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Europe | 192 | 0.3% |
| Ecuador | 22 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 17 | 0.0% |
| England | 87 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 523 | 0.7% |
| France | 73 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 79 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 91 | 0.1% |
| Honduras | 32 | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | 10 | 0.0% |
| India | 83 | 0.1% |
| Jamaica | 10 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 25 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 1,707 | 2.3% |
| Mexico | 1,290 | 1.7% |
| Moldova | 11 | 0.0% |
| Netherlands | 28 | 0.0% |
| Nicaragua | 7 | 0.0% |
| Nigeria | 5 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 151 | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 45 | 0.1% |
| Panama | 3 | 0.0% |
| Peru | 12 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 84 | 0.1% |
| Russia | 99 | 0.1% |
| South America | 252 | 0.3% |
| South Central Asia | 83 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 121 | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | 6 | 0.0% |
| Uruguay | 15 | 0.0% |
| Venezuela | 117 | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | 37 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 5 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 180 | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | 6 | 0.0% | View All 50 Rows |
Sex and Age in Tooele County
Sex and Age in Tooele County
The most populous age groups in Tooele County are 10 to 14 Years (3,856 | 10.2%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (3,524 | 9.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,945 (7.8%) | 2,706 (7.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 3,172 (8.4%) | 3,055 (8.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 3,856 (10.2%) | 3,524 (9.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 3,176 (8.4%) | 3,203 (8.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 2,613 (6.9%) | 2,264 (6.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 2,360 (6.3%) | 2,397 (6.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 2,648 (7.0%) | 2,707 (7.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 3,084 (8.2%) | 2,985 (8.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 2,700 (7.2%) | 2,685 (7.4%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 2,571 (6.8%) | 2,191 (6.0%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 1,982 (5.2%) | 1,836 (5.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,671 (4.4%) | 1,646 (4.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,798 (4.8%) | 1,598 (4.4%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 1,279 (3.4%) | 1,168 (3.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 735 (1.9%) | 995 (2.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 574 (1.5%) | 679 (1.9%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 320 (0.9%) | 426 (1.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 238 (0.6%) | 245 (0.7%) |
| Total | 37,722 (100.0%) | 36,310 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Tooele County
Median Family Size in Tooele County
The median family size in Tooele County is 3.72 persons per family, with married-couple families (14,401 | 81.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.82 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,243 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.07 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 14,401 (81.1%) | 3.82 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,243 (7.0%) | 3.07 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,107 (11.9%) | 3.38 |
| Total Families | 17,751 (100.0%) | 3.72 |
Median Household Size in Tooele County
The median household size in Tooele County is 3.33 persons per household, with married-couple households (14,401 | 65.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.87 persons per household. non-family households (4,373 | 19.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 14,401 (65.1%) | 3.87 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,243 (5.6%) | 3.55 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,107 (9.5%) | 3.62 |
| Non-family | 4,373 (19.8%) | 1.35 |
| Total Households | 22,124 (100.0%) | 3.33 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Tooele County
Out of a total of 22,124 households in Tooele County, 17,751 (80.2%) are family households, while 4,373 (19.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,001, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,389.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 3,389 (15.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 5,001 (22.6%) | 812 (3.7%) |
| 3-Person Households | 4,091 (18.5%) | 42 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 3,778 (17.1%) | 34 (0.2%) |
| 5-Person Households | 2,176 (9.8%) | 96 (0.4%) |
| 6-Person Households | 1,394 (6.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 1,311 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 17,751 (80.2%) | 4,373 (19.8%) |
Female Fertility in Tooele County
Fertility by Age in Tooele County
Average fertility rate in Tooele County is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.5% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 761 (76.5%) | 103.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 234 (23.5%) | 28.0 |
| Total | 995 (100.0%) | 53.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tooele County
74.9% of women with births (995) in Tooele County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 511 (67.1%) | 250 (32.9%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 234 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 745 (74.9%) | 250 (25.1%) |
Fertility by Education in Tooele County
Average fertility rate in Tooele County is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 77.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 36.4% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 126 (12.7%) | 37.0 |
| High School Diploma | 264 (26.5%) | 51.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 362 (36.4%) | 52.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 199 (20.0%) | 77.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 44 (4.4%) | 59.0 |
| Total | 995 (100.0%) | 53.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tooele County
25.1% of women with births in Tooele County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 67.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 54 (42.9%) | 72 (57.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 86 (32.6%) | 178 (67.4%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 362 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 199 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 745 (74.9%) | 250 (25.1%) |
Income in Tooele County
Income Overview in Tooele County
Per Capita Income in Tooele County is $34,733, while median incomes of families and households are $105,751 and $95,545 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 74,032 | $34,733 |
| Median Family Income | 17,751 | $105,751 |
| Mean Family Income | 17,751 | $117,784 |
| Median Household Income | 22,124 | $95,545 |
| Mean Household Income | 22,124 | $112,291 |
| Income Deficit | 17,751 | $12,757 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 74,032 | 46.47% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 74,032 | 53.53¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 74,032 | 0.38 |
Earnings by Sex in Tooele County
Average Earnings in Tooele County are $45,495, $58,597 for men and $31,367 for women, a difference of 46.5%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 21,948 (55.2%) | $58,597 |
| Female | 17,815 (44.8%) | $31,367 |
| Total | 39,763 (100.0%) | $45,495 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tooele County
The most common earnings brackets in Tooele County are $100,000+ for men (3,770 | 17.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,497 | 8.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 938 (4.3%) | 1,390 (7.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 467 (2.1%) | 869 (4.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 476 (2.2%) | 733 (4.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 294 (1.3%) | 464 (2.6%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 277 (1.3%) | 705 (4.0%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 546 (2.5%) | 651 (3.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 234 (1.1%) | 561 (3.2%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 201 (0.9%) | 216 (1.2%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 299 (1.4%) | 694 (3.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 226 (1.0%) | 865 (4.9%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 1,106 (5.0%) | 1,497 (8.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 944 (4.3%) | 1,229 (6.9%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 777 (3.5%) | 1,221 (6.9%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 941 (4.3%) | 821 (4.6%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 1,308 (6.0%) | 755 (4.2%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 1,076 (4.9%) | 808 (4.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 2,469 (11.3%) | 1,347 (7.6%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 2,333 (10.6%) | 1,257 (7.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,266 (14.9%) | 1,264 (7.1%) |
| $100,000+ | 3,770 (17.2%) | 468 (2.6%) |
| Total | 21,948 (100.0%) | 17,815 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tooele County
Average earnings in Tooele County are $66,072 for men and $37,393 for women, a difference of 43.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $109,947, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $55,500. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,359, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,780.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $55,500 | $26,780 |
| High School Diploma | $60,575 | $30,352 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $63,816 | $38,702 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,208 | $49,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,947 | $71,359 |
| Total | $66,072 | $37,393 |
Family Income in Tooele County
Family Income Brackets in Tooele County
According to the Tooele County family income data, there are 5,609 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.6% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 142 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 142 | 0.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 178 | 1.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 249 | 1.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 692 | 3.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,047 | 5.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,106 | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,858 | 16.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5,609 | 31.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,112 | 11.9% |
| $200,000+ | 1,757 | 9.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tooele County
7+ person families (1,224 | 6.9%) account for the highest median family income in Tooele County with $126,094 per family, while 2-person families (5,371 | 30.3%) have the highest median income of $41,234 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 5,371 (30.3%) | $82,469 |
| 3-Person Families | 4,332 (24.4%) | $107,635 |
| 4-Person Families | 3,344 (18.8%) | $107,394 |
| 5-Person Families | 2,072 (11.7%) | $109,815 |
| 6-Person Families | 1,408 (7.9%) | $124,048 |
| 7+ Person Families | 1,224 (6.9%) | $126,094 |
| Total | 17,751 (100.0%) | $105,751 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Tooele County
The median family income in Tooele County is $105,751, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,790) having the highest median family income of $140,143, while families with no earners (1,464) have the lowest median family income of $53,542, accounting for 21.3% and 8.3% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,464 (8.3%) | $53,542 |
| 1 Earner | 4,820 (27.2%) | $70,593 |
| 2 Earners | 7,677 (43.2%) | $115,974 |
| 3+ Earners | 3,790 (21.3%) | $140,143 |
| Total | 17,751 (100.0%) | $105,751 |
Household Income in Tooele County
Household Income Brackets in Tooele County
With 6,173 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Tooele County, accounting for 27.9% of all households. In contrast, only 398 households (1.8%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 398 | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 553 | 2.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 774 | 3.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 996 | 4.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,659 | 7.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,805 | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,385 | 15.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,173 | 27.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,412 | 10.9% |
| $200,000+ | 1,969 | 8.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Tooele County
The median household income in Tooele County is $95,545, with the highest median household income of $112,329 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,873 households (35.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $55,893, with 3,930 households (17.8%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 753 (3.4%) | $64,911 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 9,568 (43.2%) | $100,921 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 7,873 (35.6%) | $112,329 |
| 65+ Years | 3,930 (17.8%) | $55,893 |
| Total | 22,124 (100.0%) | $95,545 |
Poverty in Tooele County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tooele County
With 4.0% poverty level for males and 5.1% for females among the residents of Tooele County, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 296 males (10.4%) and 402 females (12.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 296 (10.4%) | 256 (9.6%) |
| 5 Years | 6 (1.0%) | 17 (2.8%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 90 (2.4%) | 96 (2.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 59 (2.2%) | 20 (1.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (1.5%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 89 (6.0%) | 30 (2.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 115 (3.2%) | 402 (12.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 232 (4.7%) | 259 (5.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 108 (1.9%) | 72 (1.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 160 (3.5%) | 138 (3.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 89 (2.6%) | 247 (7.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 146 (7.2%) | 141 (6.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 96 (8.7%) | 147 (10.9%) |
| Total | 1,486 (4.0%) | 1,836 (5.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tooele County
According to the poverty statistics in Tooele County, males aged 15 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 99.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,561 (89.6%) | 2,421 (90.4%) |
| 5 Years | 589 (99.0%) | 587 (97.2%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 3,653 (97.6%) | 3,513 (97.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 2,570 (97.8%) | 2,070 (99.0%) |
| 15 Years | 599 (100.0%) | 728 (98.5%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 1,402 (94.0%) | 1,308 (97.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 3,525 (96.8%) | 2,933 (87.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 4,713 (95.3%) | 4,837 (94.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 5,649 (98.1%) | 5,594 (98.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4,349 (96.5%) | 3,870 (96.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,367 (97.4%) | 2,968 (92.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,868 (92.7%) | 2,010 (93.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,012 (91.3%) | 1,203 (89.1%) |
| Total | 35,857 (96.0%) | 34,042 (94.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tooele County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Tooele County show that 1.1% or 160 of the total 14,401 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.0%, comprising of 47 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.6%, which includes 3 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 5,875 (99.1%) | 54 (0.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 5,622 (99.0%) | 56 (1.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 2,253 (98.0%) | 47 (2.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 491 (99.4%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| Total | 14,241 (98.9%) | 160 (1.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tooele County
According to the poverty data in Tooele County, 5.1% or 64 single-father households and 12.8% or 269 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (61.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 100 households (38.5%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 1 (0.2%) | 25 (4.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 44 (7.1%) | 135 (11.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 19 (61.3%) | 100 (38.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (27.3%) |
| Total | 64 (5.1%) | 269 (12.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tooele County
The poverty data for Tooele County shows that 160 of the married-couple family households (1.1%) and 333 of the single-parent households (9.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (2.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 119 household (40.9%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 54 (0.9%) | 26 (2.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 56 (1.0%) | 179 (9.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 47 (2.0%) | 119 (40.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 3 (0.6%) | 9 (7.0%) |
| Total | 160 (1.1%) | 333 (9.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Tooele County
Employment by Class of Employer in Tooele County
Among the 36,512 employed individuals in Tooele County, private company employees (26,974 | 73.9%), local government employees (2,613 | 7.2%), and federal government employees (1,742 | 4.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 26,974 | 73.9% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 804 | 2.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 1,358 | 3.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,338 | 3.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 2,613 | 7.2% |
| State Government Employees | 1,653 | 4.5% |
| Federal Government Employees | 1,742 | 4.8% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 30 | 0.1% |
| Total | 36,512 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Tooele County
According to the labor force statistics for Tooele County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (53,436), 72.1% or 38,527 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 1,503 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 89.3% or 4,355 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.9% or 414 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 2,601 (51.6%) | 414 (15.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 4,355 (89.3%) | 361 (8.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 3,763 (79.1%) | 158 (4.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 4,627 (86.4%) | 162 (3.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 9,988 (87.2%) | 100 (1.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 7,104 (82.8%) | 220 (3.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 2,660 (80.2%) | 53 (2.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 2,085 (61.4%) | 40 (1.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,245 (29.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 84 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 38,527 (72.1%) | 1,503 (3.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tooele County
According to labor force statistics for Tooele County, 82.0% of individuals (30,224) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (36,859) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 725 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.1% or 7,412 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.6% or 128 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 1,938 (67.3%) | 190 (6.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 8,873 (79.2%) | 504 (4.5%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 11,998 (84.1%) | 171 (1.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 7,412 (87.1%) | 51 (0.6%) |
| Total | 30,224 (82.0%) | 885 (2.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Tooele County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tooele County are Community & Social Service (3,670 | 10.0%), Management (3,313 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (2,454 | 6.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,270 | 6.2%), and Business & Financial (1,828 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tooele County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (96.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (85.9%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (80.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (84.3%), Legal Services & Support (79.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (78.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 2,058 (62.1%) | 1,255 (37.9%) |
| Business & Financial | 862 (47.2%) | 966 (52.8%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 1,949 (85.9%) | 321 (14.1%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 836 (78.3%) | 232 (21.7%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 860 (96.7%) | 29 (3.3%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 253 (80.8%) | 60 (19.2%) |
| Community & Social Service | 899 (24.5%) | 2,771 (75.5%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 56 (15.7%) | 300 (84.3%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 74 (20.7%) | 283 (79.3%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 527 (21.5%) | 1,927 (78.5%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 242 (48.1%) | 261 (51.9%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 414 (29.6%) | 985 (70.4%) |
| Health Technologists | 340 (46.5%) | 392 (53.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 6,182 (49.5%) | 6,298 (50.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 20,559 (55.8%) | 16,284 (44.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Tooele County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,679 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,163 | 3.2%), Security & Protection (855 | 2.3%), Personal Care & Service (633 | 1.7%), and Healthcare Support (562 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Tooele County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.4%), Security & Protection (79.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (84.8%), Healthcare Support (78.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 123 (21.9%) | 439 (78.1%) |
| Security & Protection | 677 (79.2%) | 178 (20.8%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 393 (74.2%) | 137 (25.9%) |
| Law Enforcement | 284 (87.4%) | 41 (12.6%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 559 (33.3%) | 1,120 (66.7%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 807 (69.4%) | 356 (30.6%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 96 (15.2%) | 537 (84.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,262 (46.2%) | 2,630 (53.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 20,559 (55.8%) | 16,284 (44.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Tooele County are Office & Administration (5,270 | 14.3%), and Sales & Related (3,047 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 1,334 (43.8%) | 1,713 (56.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 1,327 (25.2%) | 3,943 (74.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,661 (32.0%) | 5,656 (68.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 20,559 (55.8%) | 16,284 (44.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Tooele County are Construction & Extraction (2,470 | 6.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,615 | 4.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (52 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 24 (46.2%) | 28 (53.8%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 2,441 (98.8%) | 29 (1.2%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,586 (98.2%) | 29 (1.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 4,051 (97.9%) | 86 (2.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 20,559 (55.8%) | 16,284 (44.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Tooele County are Production (2,889 | 7.8%), Material Moving (2,125 | 5.8%), and Transportation (2,003 | 5.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 2,129 (73.7%) | 760 (26.3%) |
| Transportation | 1,697 (84.7%) | 306 (15.3%) |
| Material Moving | 1,577 (74.2%) | 548 (25.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 5,403 (77.0%) | 1,614 (23.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 20,559 (55.8%) | 16,284 (44.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Tooele County
Employment Industries in Tooele County
The major employment industries in Tooele County include Retail Trade (5,045 | 13.7%), Manufacturing (3,991 | 10.8%), Educational Services (3,577 | 9.7%), Construction (3,476 | 9.4%), and Professional & Scientific (2,936 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Tooele County
The Tooele County industries that see more men than women are Construction (93.1%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (87.5%), and Utilities (78.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.9%), and Educational Services (74.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 65 (65.0%) | 35 (35.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 502 (87.5%) | 72 (12.5%) |
| Construction | 3,235 (93.1%) | 241 (6.9%) |
| Manufacturing | 3,086 (77.3%) | 905 (22.7%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,101 (70.3%) | 465 (29.7%) |
| Retail Trade | 2,441 (48.4%) | 2,604 (51.6%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,911 (69.3%) | 847 (30.7%) |
| Utilities | 118 (78.1%) | 33 (21.8%) |
| Information | 197 (46.4%) | 228 (53.6%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 516 (34.9%) | 964 (65.1%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 197 (34.6%) | 372 (65.4%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 1,505 (51.3%) | 1,431 (48.7%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 800 (57.4%) | 594 (42.6%) |
| Educational Services | 905 (25.3%) | 2,672 (74.7%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 686 (25.1%) | 2,043 (74.9%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 599 (62.7%) | 356 (37.3%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 694 (38.7%) | 1,100 (61.3%) |
| Public Administration | 1,220 (55.6%) | 974 (44.4%) |
| Total | 20,559 (55.8%) | 16,284 (44.2%) |
Education in Tooele County
School Enrollment in Tooele County
The most common levels of schooling among the 22,468 students in Tooele County are high school (5,730 | 25.5%), middle school (5,362 | 23.9%), and elementary school (4,811 | 21.4%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 1,330 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 1,514 | 6.7% |
| Elementary School | 4,811 | 21.4% |
| Middle School | 5,362 | 23.9% |
| High School | 5,730 | 25.5% |
| College / Undergraduate | 3,264 | 14.5% |
| Graduate / Professional | 457 | 2.0% |
| Total | 22,468 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tooele County
Out of a total of 22,468 students who are enrolled in schools in Tooele County, 2,876 (12.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 19,592 (87.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 379 (37.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,629 (93.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 637 (62.7%) | 379 (37.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 5,163 (87.4%) | 743 (12.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 6,629 (93.2%) | 485 (6.8%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 3,635 (91.0%) | 361 (9.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 1,053 (83.9%) | 202 (16.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 758 (87.8%) | 105 (12.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 616 (77.7%) | 177 (22.3%) |
| 35 Years and over | 1,094 (71.7%) | 431 (28.3%) |
| Total | 19,592 (87.2%) | 2,876 (12.8%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tooele County
Business (2,033 | 19.5%), education (1,903 | 18.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (984 | 9.4%), science & technology (970 | 9.3%), and engineering (860 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 10,436 individuals in Tooele County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 580 | 5.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 984 | 9.4% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 355 | 3.4% |
| Psychology | 287 | 2.8% |
| Social Sciences | 651 | 6.2% |
| Engineering | 860 | 8.2% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 41 | 0.4% |
| Science & Technology | 970 | 9.3% |
| Business | 2,033 | 19.5% |
| Education | 1,903 | 18.2% |
| Literature & Languages | 228 | 2.2% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 253 | 2.4% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 330 | 3.2% |
| Communications | 374 | 3.6% |
| Arts & Humanities | 587 | 5.6% |
| Total | 10,436 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Tooele County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tooele County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Tooele County are males with 3 vehicles (5,927, accounting for 29.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (4,861, making up 36.9%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 677 (3.3%) | 351 (2.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,699 (8.3%) | 1,381 (8.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 5,772 (28.3%) | 4,533 (28.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 5,927 (29.0%) | 4,861 (30.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 3,215 (15.8%) | 2,619 (16.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 3,112 (15.2%) | 2,307 (14.4%) |
| Total | 20,402 (100.0%) | 16,052 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Tooele County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Tooele County are 45 to 59 minutes (5,219 commuters, 16.1%), 30 to 34 minutes (4,179 commuters, 12.9%), and 5 to 9 minutes (3,650 commuters, 11.2%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 1,072 | 3.3% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 3,650 | 11.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 3,280 | 10.1% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 3,512 | 10.8% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 2,151 | 6.6% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,484 | 4.6% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 4,179 | 12.9% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 1,618 | 5.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 2,349 | 7.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 5,219 | 16.1% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 3,509 | 10.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 480 | 1.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Tooele County
The most common commute times in Tooele County are 45 to 59 minutes (2,983 commuters, 15.8%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (2,236 commuters, 16.4%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 502 (2.7%) | 570 (4.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,589 (8.4%) | 2,061 (15.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,596 (8.5%) | 1,684 (12.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,444 (7.6%) | 2,068 (15.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,421 (7.5%) | 730 (5.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,077 (5.7%) | 407 (3.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,690 (14.2%) | 1,489 (10.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 1,372 (7.3%) | 246 (1.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 1,432 (7.6%) | 917 (6.7%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 2,983 (15.8%) | 2,236 (16.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 2,423 (12.8%) | 1,086 (8.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 368 (1.9%) | 112 (0.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tooele County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Tooele County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (2,936, 15.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,360, 17.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 2,097 (11.1%) | 731 (5.4%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1,218 (6.5%) | 467 (3.4%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 1,498 (7.9%) | 871 (6.4%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,936 (15.5%) | 1,424 (10.5%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,416 (7.5%) | 1,154 (8.5%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 2,799 (14.8%) | 2,360 (17.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,282 (6.8%) | 1,327 (9.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 812 (4.3%) | 1,415 (10.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 610 (3.2%) | 643 (4.7%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 657 (3.5%) | 1,068 (7.9%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 368 (1.9%) | 470 (3.5%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 109 (0.6%) | 103 (0.8%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 1,394 (7.4%) | 855 (6.3%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 1,701 (9.0%) | 718 (5.3%) |
| Total | 18,897 (100.0%) | 13,606 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Tooele County
Occupancy by Ownership in Tooele County
Of the total 22,124 dwellings in Tooele County, owner-occupied units account for 18,167 (82.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,957 (17.9%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 18,167 | 82.1% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 3,957 | 17.9% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 22,124 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Tooele County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 3,389 | 15.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 5,813 | 26.3% |
| 3-Person Household | 4,133 | 18.7% |
| 4+ Person Household | 8,789 | 39.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 22,124 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tooele County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 2,176 (64.2%) | 1,213 (35.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 4,954 (85.2%) | 859 (14.8%) |
| 3-Person Household | 3,656 (88.5%) | 477 (11.5%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 7,381 (84.0%) | 1,408 (16.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 18,167 (82.1%) | 3,957 (17.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tooele County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 846 (72.4%) | 322 (27.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 5,704 (79.5%) | 1,473 (20.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 6,633 (80.9%) | 1,569 (19.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 4,984 (89.4%) | 593 (10.6%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tooele County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 4,769 | 21.6% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 5,552 | 25.1% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4,420 | 20.0% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,453 | 15.6% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,500 | 11.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,160 | 5.2% |
| 85 Years and Over | 270 | 1.2% |
| Total | 22,124 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Tooele County
Median Income by Occupancy in Tooele County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 18,167 (82.1%) | $106,885 |
| Renter-Occupied | 3,957 (17.9%) | $58,389 |
| Average | 22,124 (100.0%) | $95,545 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tooele County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 145 (0.8%) | 101 (2.5%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 120 (0.7%) | 23 (0.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 288 (1.6%) | 270 (6.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 270 (1.5%) | 112 (2.8%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 197 (1.1%) | 203 (5.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 606 (3.3%) | 396 (10.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,108 (6.1%) | 546 (13.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,841 (15.6%) | 961 (24.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,740 (15.1%) | 647 (16.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5,714 (31.5%) | 468 (11.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 4,138 (22.8%) | 230 (5.8%) |
| Total | 18,167 (100.0%) | 3,957 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tooele County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 908 (5.0%) | 112 (2.8%) |
| $300 to $499 | 2,104 (11.6%) | 185 (4.7%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,574 (8.7%) | 579 (14.6%) |
| $800 to $999 | 856 (4.7%) | 660 (16.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 3,696 (20.3%) | 1,213 (30.6%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 4,762 (26.2%) | 622 (15.7%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 2,708 (14.9%) | 254 (6.4%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 982 (5.4%) | 58 (1.5%) |
| $3,000 or more | 577 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 18,167 (100.0%) | 3,957 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Tooele County
Housing Structures in Tooele County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 18,251 | 82.5% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 945 | 4.3% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 445 | 2.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 445 | 2.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 384 | 1.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 789 | 3.6% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 865 | 3.9% |
| Total | 22,124 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tooele County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 16,726 (91.6%) | 1,525 (8.4%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 584 (61.8%) | 361 (38.2%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 79 (17.7%) | 366 (82.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 130 (29.2%) | 315 (70.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 55 (14.3%) | 329 (85.7%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 52 (6.6%) | 737 (93.4%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 541 (62.5%) | 324 (37.5%) |
| Total | 18,167 (82.1%) | 3,957 (17.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tooele County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 102 (2.6%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 277 (1.5%) | 557 (14.1%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 4,341 (23.9%) | 2,240 (56.6%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 5,709 (31.4%) | 536 (13.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 7,840 (43.2%) | 522 (13.2%) |
| Total | 18,167 (100.0%) | 3,957 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tooele County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 14,720 (81.0%) | 2,764 (69.9%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 551 (3.0%) | 94 (2.4%) |
| Electricity | 2,610 (14.4%) | 990 (25.0%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 91 (0.5%) | 39 (1.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 7 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 177 (1.0%) | 47 (1.2%) |
| No Fuel Used | 11 (0.1%) | 23 (0.6%) |
| Total | 18,167 (100.0%) | 3,957 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Tooele County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 419 (2.3%) | 412 (10.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,090 (11.5%) | 1,723 (43.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 6,242 (34.4%) | 1,246 (31.5%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 9,416 (51.8%) | 576 (14.6%) |
| Total | 18,167 (100.0%) | 3,957 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Tooele County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Tooele County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 4,231 | 13,936 |
| Median Property Value | $281,900 | $357,800 |
| Median Household Income | $71,250 | $3,398 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $418 | $577 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,762 | $390 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tooele County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 375 (8.9%) | 447 (3.2%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 207 (4.9%) | 122 (0.9%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,717 (40.6%) | 4,447 (31.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 1,271 (30.0%) | 6,249 (44.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 475 (11.2%) | 2,180 (15.6%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 101 (2.4%) | 275 (2.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 85 (2.0%) | 216 (1.5%) |
| Total | 4,231 (100.0%) | 13,936 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tooele County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 169 (4.0%) | 54 (0.4%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 432 (10.2%) | 96 (0.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 347 (8.2%) | 323 (2.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 397 (9.4%) | 259 (1.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 842 (19.9%) | 711 (5.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 501 (11.8%) | 1,999 (14.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 803 (19.0%) | 2,239 (16.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 740 (17.5%) | 4,911 (35.2%) |
| Total | 4,231 (100.0%) | 13,936 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tooele County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,014 (24.0%) | 113,055 (811.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 755 (17.8%) | 2,644 (19.0%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 717 (17.0%) | 3,328 (23.9%) |
| 4.0x or more | 1,702 (40.2%) | 3,297 (23.7%) |
| Total | 4,231 (100.0%) | 13,936 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tooele County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 628 (14.8%) | 15 (0.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,055 (24.9%) | 530 (3.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 2,351 (55.6%) | 2,599 (18.6%) |
| Total | 4,231 (100.0%) | 13,936 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Tooele County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tooele County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 6,341 (91.9%) | 561 (8.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 16,833 (94.8%) | 918 (5.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 5,603 (85.5%) | 948 (14.5%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 8,023 (87.6%) | 1,134 (12.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 10,463 (91.9%) | 920 (8.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 7,957 (93.4%) | 560 (6.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 6,251 (93.7%) | 420 (6.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4,111 (98.7%) | 54 (1.3%) |
| 75 Years and older | 2,452 (99.8%) | 6 (0.2%) |
| Total | 68,034 (92.5%) | 5,521 (7.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tooele County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 6,341 (91.9%) | 561 (8.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 16,833 (94.8%) | 918 (5.2%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 5,603 (85.5%) | 948 (14.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tooele County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 2,343 (85.2%) | 407 (14.8%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 4,909 (83.1%) | 1,000 (16.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10,567 (88.7%) | 1,339 (11.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10,362 (95.7%) | 470 (4.3%) |
| $100,000 and over | 39,853 (94.6%) | 2,293 (5.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tooele County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 943 (13.7%) | 5,603 (81.2%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,269 (18.4%) | 14,209 (80.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 559 (8.5%) | 5,318 (81.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,083 (11.8%) | 7,296 (79.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 860 (7.6%) | 10,032 (88.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 655 (7.7%) | 7,479 (87.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,100 (16.5%) | 5,441 (81.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,728 (89.5%) | 2,598 (62.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,370 (96.4%) | 1,635 (66.5%) |
| Total | 14,567 (19.8%) | 59,611 (81.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tooele County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 34 (1.1%) | 58 (2.1%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 509 (5.6%) | 552 (6.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 887 (10.4%) | 664 (7.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,642 (12.0%) | 1,555 (12.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 407 (20.2%) | 539 (25.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 590 (53.2%) | 703 (52.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Tooele County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 34 (1.1%) | 58 (2.1%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 42 (0.5%) | 64 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 31 (0.4%) | 104 (1.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 670 (4.9%) | 199 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 255 (12.7%) | 154 (7.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 496 (44.8%) | 396 (29.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3 (0.0%) | 98 (1.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 213 (2.5%) | 131 (1.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 164 (1.2%) | 321 (2.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 37 (1.8%) | 42 (1.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 116 (10.5%) | 180 (13.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 424 (4.6%) | 367 (4.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 579 (6.8%) | 376 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 554 (4.1%) | 796 (6.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 56 (2.8%) | 71 (3.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 178 (16.1%) | 292 (21.6%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 50 (0.5%) | 66 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 227 (2.7%) | 92 (1.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 586 (4.3%) | 744 (5.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 158 (7.9%) | 377 (17.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 285 (25.7%) | 522 (38.7%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 81 (0.9%) | 55 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 113 (1.3%) | 31 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 219 (1.6%) | 158 (1.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4 (0.2%) | 25 (1.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 101 (9.1%) | 204 (15.1%) |
Technology Access in Tooele County
Computing Device Access in Tooele County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 19,165 | 86.6% |
| Smartphone | 20,297 | 91.7% |
| Tablet | 15,944 | 72.1% |
| No Computing Device | 701 | 3.2% |
| Total | 22,124 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Tooele County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 39 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 17,072 | 77.2% |
| Cellular Data Only | 2,174 | 9.8% |
| Satellite Internet | 2,563 | 11.6% |
| No Internet | 1,211 | 5.5% |
| Total | 22,124 | 100.0% |
Tooele County Summary
Tooele County is located in the western part of the U.S. state of Utah. It is bordered by Juab County to the north, Utah County to the east, Salt Lake County to the south, and Nevada to the west. The county seat is Tooele City. The county has a total area of 5,246 square miles, making it the third-largest county in Utah.
History
The area that is now Tooele County was first inhabited by the Goshute and Shoshone Native American tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1849, and the county was officially established in 1850. The county was named after the nearby Tooele Valley, which was named after Chief Tooele, a leader of the Goshute tribe.
The county experienced rapid growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as the area became a major mining center. The Tooele Valley Railway was built in 1869 to transport ore from the mines to the smelters in Salt Lake City. The railroad was later extended to Nevada, and the area became a major hub for the mining industry.
Geography
Tooele County is located in the western part of Utah, and is bordered by Juab County to the north, Utah County to the east, Salt Lake County to the south, and Nevada to the west. The county has a total area of 5,246 square miles, making it the third-largest county in Utah.
The county is mostly mountainous, with the Oquirrh Mountains to the west and the Stansbury Mountains to the east. The county is also home to the Great Salt Lake, which is the largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere.
The county has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, and the average annual snowfall is 40 inches.
Economy
Tooele County has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and tourism. The county is home to several large manufacturing companies, including ATK, Thiokol, and Morton Thiokol.
The county is also home to several large mining operations, including copper, gold, and silver mines. The county is also home to several large agricultural operations, including dairy farms, beef cattle ranches, and vegetable farms.
Tourism is also an important part of the county's economy. The county is home to several popular attractions, including the Great Salt Lake, the Tooele Valley Railway, and the Tooele Valley Speedway.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 58,218 people, 19,845 households, and 15,072 families living in the county. The population density was 11.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 6.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the county was $22,945. About 8.3% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Tooele County?
Total Population of Tooele County is 74,032.
What is the Total Male Population of Tooele County?
Total Male Population of Tooele County is 37,722.
What is the Total Female Population of Tooele County?
Total Female Population of Tooele County is 36,310.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Tooele County?
There are 103.89 Males per 100 Females in Tooele County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Tooele County?
There are 96.26 Females per 100 Males in Tooele County.
What is the Median Population Age in Tooele County?
Median Population Age in Tooele County is 31.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Tooele County
Average Family Size in Tooele County is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Tooele County
Average Household Size in Tooele County is 3.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Tooele County?
Per Capita income in Tooele County is $34,733.
What is the Median Family Income in Tooele County?
Median Family Income in Tooele County is $105,751.
What is the Median Household income in Tooele County?
Median Household Income in Tooele County is $95,545.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Tooele County?
Income or Wage Gap in Tooele County is 46.5%.
Women in Tooele County earn 53.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Tooele County?
Family Income Deficit in Tooele County is $12,757.
Families that are below poverty line in Tooele County earn $12,757 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Tooele County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Tooele County is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Tooele County?
There are 38,527 People in the Labor Forcein in Tooele County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Tooele County?
72.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Tooele County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Tooele County?
Unemployment Rate in Tooele County is 3.9%.