Uintah County, Utah
Uintah County: county in northeastern Utah, United States
About
Uintah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,588 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 35,970 inhabitants. Its county seat is Vernal. The county was created 146 years ago in 1879.
County Snapshot
Uintah County at a glance
Uintah County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Utah counties
29
Open related pagesLargest city
VernalPopulation 10,468
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Uintah County
| Population | 35,970 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Utah (United States) |
| Area | 11652 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1250,-109.5184 |
| Named for | Ute people |
| Altitude | 4,997 feet / 1523 meters |
| Capital | Vernal |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 01:47:53 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 36℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Uintah County is located at 40°7'30"N 109°31'6"W (40.1249500, -109.5183900). It has 9 neighbors: Summit County, Garfield County, Rio Blanco County, Carbon County, Emery County, Grand County, Moffat County, Daggett County and Duchesne County.
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The largest city of Uintah County is Vernal with a population of 10,468. Other cities include, Naples population 2,107, Ballard population 1,105 and Independence population 195. See all Uintah County cities & populated places.
Uintah County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Uintah County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vernal | 10,468 | City in and county seat fo Uintah County, Utah, United States |
| 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 |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Uintah County
Official Website- Vernal
Demographics
The population of Uintah County increased by 9.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,588 | - | census |
| 2011 | 33,241 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,641 | 4.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 35,682 | 2.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,918 | 3.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 37,791 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,264 | -4.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,228 | -2.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,405 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 35,734 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 35,970 | 0.66% | estimation process |
Utah Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 1,165,517 | County in northern Utah, United States |
| Utah County | 651,059 | County in north-central Utah, United States |
| Davis County | 359,232 | County in northern Utah, United States |
| Weber County | 262,658 | County in northern Utah, United States |
| Salt Lake City | 200,567 | The capital of Utah. |
| Washington County | 184,913 | County in southwestern Utah, United States |
| West Valley City | 135,248 | The second most populous city in Utah. |
| Cache County | 130,004 | County in northern Utah, United States |
| West Jordan | 116,530 | The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Provo | 116,295 | The second most populous city in Utah. |
| Orem | 98,970 | The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah. |
| Sandy | 94,871 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Saint George | 92,378 | The most populous city in Washington County, Utah. |
| Sandy Hills | 89,575 | A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Ogden | 87,387 | The most populous city in Weber County, Utah. |
| Layton | 79,012 | The most populous city in Davis County, Utah. |