Rich County Demographics

A map of Rich County's Population by Race

Rich County, Utah has an estimated population of 2,631, an increase from the 2,510 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rich County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rich has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Utah overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rich County, that probability was 13.7% in 2020 and 15.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rich County is ranked the 26th most populous county in Utah, out of 29 counties. Rich County was ranked the 26th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Rich County's White Population

2,416 residents of Rich County, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rich County is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Rich County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 29 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Rich County's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Rich County's population has decreased from 92.8% to 91.8%.

Rich County is more White than neighboring Cache County (81.3% White), Weber County (74% White), and Uinta County (85.8% White). Rich County is less White than neighboring Morgan County (92.1% White), and Bear Lake County (93.2% White).

Rich County's Black Population

0 residents of Rich County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rich County is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Rich County ranks 11th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 29 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Rich County's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rich County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rich County is less Black than neighboring Cache County (0.8% Black), Morgan County (0.1% Black), Bear Lake County (0.5% Black), Weber County (1.1% Black), and Uinta County (0.6% Black).

Rich County's Asian Population

0 residents of Rich County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rich County is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Rich County ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 29 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Rich County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rich County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rich County is less Asian than neighboring Cache County (1.7% Asian), Morgan County (0.1% Asian), Bear Lake County (0.2% Asian), Weber County (1.5% Asian), and Uinta County (0.2% Asian).

Rich County's Hispanic Population

142 residents of Rich County, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rich County is considerably lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Rich County ranks 26th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 29 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Rich County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Rich County's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.4%.

Rich County is more Hispanic than neighboring Morgan County (2.9% Hispanic), and Bear Lake County (3.8% Hispanic). Rich County is less Hispanic than neighboring Cache County (11.7% Hispanic), Weber County (19.2% Hispanic), and Uinta County (10.1% Hispanic).

Rich County's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Rich County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rich County is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Rich County ranks 29th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 29 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Rich County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 333.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rich County's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.0%.

Rich County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cache County (0.7% Native American/Other), Bear Lake County (0.4% Native American/Other), Weber County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Uinta County (0.2% Native American/Other). Rich County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morgan County (2.3% Native American/Other).

Rich County's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Rich County, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rich County is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Rich County ranks 19th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 29 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Rich County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Rich County's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.8%.

Rich County is less Multiracial than neighboring Cache County (3.8% Multiracial), Morgan County (2.4% Multiracial), Weber County (3.4% Multiracial), and Uinta County (3.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.