Weber County, UT

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2020 Population

255,284

1.51% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

32.9

0.612% 1-year increase

2018 Poverty Rate

11.3%

6.6% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$71,275

5.99% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$249,100

12.9% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

126,486

3.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Weber County, UT had a population of 255k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $71,275. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Weber County, UT grew from 251,498 to 255,284, a 1.51% increase and its median household income grew from $67,244 to $71,275, a 5.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Weber County, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.3%), White (Hispanic) (12.7%), Other (Hispanic) (4.27%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.08%).

None of the households in Weber County, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Weber County, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Weber County, UT are Weber State University (5,782 degrees awarded in 2020), Ogden-Weber Technical College (882 degrees), and Paul Mitchell the School-Ogden (58 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Weber County, UT was $249,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%.

Most people in Weber County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Weber County, UT was 2 cars per household.

Weber County, UT borders Box Elder County, UT, Cache County, UT, Davis County, UT, Morgan County, UT, Rich County, UT, and Tooele County, UT.

Population & Diversity

Weber County, UT is home to a population of 255k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.52% of Weber County, UT residents were born outside of the country (16.6k people).

In 2018, there were 6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (189k people) in Weber County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.5k White (Hispanic) and 10.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2020 Citizenship

95.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.3% of Weber County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Weber County, UT was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Weber County, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Weber County, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
189k ± 100
White (Hispanic)
31.5k ± 1.44k
Other (Hispanic)
10.6k ± 1.47k

18.2%

Hispanic Population

45k people

18.2% of the people in Weber County, UT are hispanic (45k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Weber County, UT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
96,761 ± 7,519 people
India
9,300 ± 2,364 people
Canada
7,916 ± 2,182 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 96,761 Utah residents, followed by India with 9,300 and Canada with 7,916.

Foreign-Born Population

6.52%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.6k people

6.95%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

17.5k people

As of 2020, 6.52% of Weber County, UT residents (16.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Weber County, UT was 6.95%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Weber County, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,320 ± 494
Gulf War (2001-)
3,555 ± 442
Gulf War (1990s)
1,988 ± 299

Weber County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Weber County, UT employs 126k people. The largest industries in Weber County, UT are Manufacturing (19,142 people), Retail Trade (14,953 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (14,718 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($57,321), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,506), and Public Administration ($55,698).

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,916. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

126k

2020 Value

± 2,797

3.43%

1 Year growth

± 2.84%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Weber County, UT grew at a rate of 3.43%, from 122k employees to 126k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Weber County, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,242 people), Sales & Related Occupations (13,184 people), and Management Occupations (12,283 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Weber County, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

126k

2020 Value

± 2,797

3.43%

1 Year growth

± 2.84%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Weber County, UT grew at a rate of 3.43%, from 122k employees to 126k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Weber County, UT, are Manufacturing (19,142 people), Retail Trade (14,953 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (14,718 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Weber County, UT, though some of these residents may live in Weber County, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,443

Median earning men ± $1,027

$28,450

Median earning women ± $1,197

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($61,668), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,347), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,607).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,911), Public Administration ($46,118), and Wholesale Trade ($39,044).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Utah. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,445
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,438
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,190
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.72M
Manufacturing
$1.33M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$883k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($13.9B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Utah.

$156B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $156B. This is expected to increase 103% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.5B
Nevada
$8.94B
Texas
$7.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.5B, followed by Nevada with $8.94B and Texas and $7.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Weber County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 59.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.56%).

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.56%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Weber County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 59.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.56%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Weber County, UT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Weber County, UT awarded 6,784 degrees. The student population of Weber County, UT in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 14,237 male students and 18,248 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Weber County, UT are White (5,045 and 75.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (825 and 12.3%), Unknown (351 and 5.25%), and Two or More Races (214 and 3.2%).

The largest universities in Weber County, UT by number of degrees awarded are Weber State University (5,782 and 85.2%), Ogden-Weber Technical College (882 and 13%), and Paul Mitchell the School-Ogden (58 and 0.855%).

The most popular majors in Weber County, UT are General Studies (1,303 and 19.2%), Registered Nursing (732 and 10.8%), and Computer Science (232 and 3.42%).

The median tuition costs in Weber County, UT are $16,600 for private four year colleges, and $5,090 and $15,272 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 32,485 students enrolled in Weber County, UT, 43.8% men and 56.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 23,944 records, of which 55.1% were women and 44.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
182 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
1,301 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
330 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Weber County, UT was General Health Services with 182 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Weber County, UT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Weber State University
5,782 degrees awarded
Ogden-Weber Technical College
882 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Ogden
58 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Weber State University with 5,782 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 2,754 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Weber County, UT, which is 0.683 times less than the 4,030 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,045 degrees mean that there were 6.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 825 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($866) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.427% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.508% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (631k), High School or Equivalent (541k), and Bachelors Degree (451k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Weber County, UT was $249,100 in 2020, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $220,600 to $249,100, a 12.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Weber County, UT is 74.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Weber County, UT have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Weber County, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Weber County, UT is $71,275. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Weber County, UT was Census Tract 2020 with a value of $110,905, followed by Census Tract 2103.03 and Census Tract 2102.01, with respective values of $108,299 and $94,500.

In 2021, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Weber County, UT. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.214%.

Housing

Property

$249,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,799

$63,658

Median Property Taxes

±$1,760

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Weber County, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Weber County, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.7%

Homeownership

2020

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 74.7% of the housing units in Weber County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Weber County, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2020
Census Tract 2103.03
Census Tract 2102.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Weber County, UT was Census Tract 2020 with a value of $110,905, followed by Census Tract 2103.03 and Census Tract 2102.01, with respective values of $108,299 and $94,500.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Weber County, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,275

Median Household Income

± $1,526

85.2k

Number of Households

± 2,279

In 2020, the median household income of the 85.2k households in Weber County, UT grew to $71,275 from the previous year's value of $67,244.

The following chart displays the households in Weber County, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Weber County, UT is from Utah.

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Utah

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2020, the income inequality in Utah was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.07% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.7%)
Carpooled (9.25%)
Worked At Home (7.86%)

In 2020, 78.7% of workers in Weber County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.25%) and those who worked at home (7.86%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Weber County, UT have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% of the workforce in Weber County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Weber County, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Weber County, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Weber County, UT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Weber County, UT. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.214%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Weber County, UT (27.8k out of 245k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Weber County, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 8% of the children was living in poverty in Weber County, UT. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 8.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 247 in Weber County, UT. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 24 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.4% of the population of Weber County, UT has health coverage, with 57.7% on employee plans, 8.14% on Medicaid, 8.26% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.95% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Utah was $5,982 in 2014. This is a 5.73% increase from the previous year ($5,658).

Primary care physicians in Weber County, UT see 2310 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.917% increase from the previous year (2289 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1257 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 426 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Utah. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Utah, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,310 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Weber County, UT

Primary care physicians in Weber County, UT see an average of 2,310 patients per year. This represents a 0.917% increase from the previous year (2,289 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Weber County, UT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Utah across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.7% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.64%

Uninsured

57.7%

Employer Coverage

8.14%

Medicaid

8.26%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

1.95%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Weber County, UT declined by 2.53% from 8.86% to 8.64%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Weber County, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46.2 in Weber County, UT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Weber County, UT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.7% in Weber County, UT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Weber County, UT.

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