Vernal, Utah
Vernal: city in and county seat fo Uintah County, Utah, United States
About
Vernal is a city located in the county of Uintah in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,089 and a population density of 759 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,468 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Vernal
| Population | 10,468 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Utah (United States) |
| County | Uintah County |
| Postal code | 84078–84079 |
| Phone Area Codes | 435 |
| Area | 11.97 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4555,-109.5288 |
| Altitude | 5,328 feet / 1624 meters |
| Capital city | Vernal is capital of Uintah County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 00:24:23 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 874 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 13.17% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 36℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
East entry to Vernal Utah on US-40 '7063605801' image
Geography
Vernal is located at 40°27'20"N 109°31'44"W (40.4555200, -109.5287500). It has 3 neighbors: Castle Valley, Moab and Manila.
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Weather
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 to 25 mph WSW
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Vernal increased by 13.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,089 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,274 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,887 | 6.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,393 | 4.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,843 | 4.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,107 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,636 | -4.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,326 | -3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,365 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,438 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,468 | 0.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,819 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,816 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 21.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,790 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,752 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 2.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 10.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 35.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 93.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,623 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
Vernal zip code is 84078.
County name: Uintah, County
fips: 49047
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $266,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,524 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $499 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,110 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,558 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.14 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 381,040 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,831 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 376,544 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,019 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,982 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $41,171 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,286 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,214 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 587 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 106 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,062 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 230 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,841 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 804.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 17.09 |
Services and Civic Places in Vernal
1Vernal City City Hall
Rating: 4.7 (3)
374 E Main St, Vernal, UT 84078 View details
Phone: +14357892255 | Website available
People born in Vernal (13)
People born in Vernal, including film, stage and television actor James Woods, Author Brenda Novak, politician Clair Burgener, .
More notable people
- E. Gordon Gee (American academic) he was born in 02/02/1944
- Jordan Brady (American basketball coach and basketball player) he was born in 21/06/1983
- A. J. Murray (baseball player) he was born in 17/03/1982
- Douglas Kent Hall (American writer and photographer) he was born in 12/12/1938
- Earl W. Bascom (American artist (1906-1995)) he was born in 19/06/1906
- Ron Abegglen (basketball coach) he was born in 19/08/1937
- Jim McNaughton (American Canadian football player) he was born in 14/01/1942
- Valoy Eaton (American painter) he was born in 29/03/1938
- Rod Dana he was born in 08/08/1934
- William F. Hanson (American composer) he was born in 23/10/1887
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Vernal, UT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230676 | Uintah Basin Technical College | Roosevelt (UT) | 84066 |
Closest post offices linked to Vernal.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Vernal Post Office | Vernal (UT) | 84078 |
Other cities in Uintah County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Uintah County , UT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maeser | 3,601 | Census-designated place in Uintah County, Utah, United States |
| Naples | 2,107 | City in Uintah County, Utah, United States |
| Ballard | 1,105 | Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States |
| Independence | 195 | Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Vernal distances to largest Utah cities