Piute County, Utah

Piute County: county in south-central Utah, United States

About

Piute County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,556 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,473 inhabitants. Its county seat is Junction. The county was created 161 years ago in 1864.

Piute County locator map
Location of Piute County on Utah map.

County Snapshot

Piute County at a glance

Piute County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Quick Facts about Piute County

Population 1,473 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Utah (United States)
Area 1983 km2
Water as percent of area 1%
Land as percent of area 99%
Latitude & Longitude 38.3365,-112.1270
Named for Paiute people
Altitude 7,720 feet / 2353 meters
Capital Junction
Establishment January 01, 1865
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 06:24:59 (17th April 2026)
Density 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -5.63% (2010-2020)
Piute County Utah image
Piute County Utah image

Geography

Piute County is located at 38°20'11"N 112°7'37"W (38.3364500, -112.1269500). It has 3 neighbors: Garfield County, Sevier County and Beaver County.

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The largest city of Piute County is Circleville with a population of 479. Other cities include, Marysvale population 448, Junction population 169 and Kingston population 153. See all Piute County cities & populated places.

Piute County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Piute County.

City Name Population Title
Circleville 479 Town in Piute County, Utah, United States
Marysvale 448 Town in Piute County, Utah, United States
Junction 169 Town in and the county seat of Piute County, Utah, United States
Kingston 153 Town in Piute County, Utah, United States

Official website of Piute County

Official Website
  • Junction

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Piute County decreased by 5.63% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,556 - census
2011 1,499 -3.8% estimation process
2012 1,497 -0.13% estimation process
2013 1,488 -0.6% estimation process
2014 1,467 -1.43% estimation process
2015 1,491 1.61% estimation process
2016 1,459 -2.19% estimation process
2017 1,407 -3.7% estimation process
2018 1,438 2.16% estimation process
2019 1,479 2.77% estimation process
2020 1,473 -0.41% estimation process
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