Tooele is a city located in Tooele County Utah. Tooele has a 2024 population of 40,337. It is also the county seat of Tooele County. Tooele is currently growing at a rate of 2.74% annually and its population has increased by 11.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,039 in 2020.
The average household income in Tooele is $93,082 with a poverty rate of 4.21%. The median age in Tooele is 32 years: 31.4 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tooele was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,959 | 85.25% |
| Two or more races | 2,980 | 8.21% |
| Other race | 1,604 | 4.42% |
| Asian | 331 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 245 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 107 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.25% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,673 | 3.09 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Married | 7,013 | 3.71 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 2,865 | 1.3 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Female | 1,130 | 3.52 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Male | 665 | 3.48 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
3.57
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
80.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,269 | 5.85% |
| Associates Degree | 2,566 | 11.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,420 | 11.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,148 | 5.29% |
| High School Graduate | 8,124 | 37.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 445 | 2.05% |
| Some College | 5,729 | 26.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,987 | 16,828 | 3,096 |
| Hispanic | 2,686 | 2,283 | 321 |
| 2+ Races | 1,448 | 1,119 | 202 |
| Other Race | 817 | 630 | 48 |
| Asian | 202 | 202 | 55 |
| Islander | 94 | 87 | 9 |
| Black | 93 | 83 | 0 |
| Native American | 59 | 49 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 27.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,000 | $73,346 | $48,531 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,137 | $95,345 | $52,125 |
| High School Graduate | $47,204 | $63,940 | $30,049 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,837 | $51,982 | $24,149 |
| Overall | $50,840 | $64,373 | $33,486 |
| Some College | $47,582 | $61,834 | $34,159 |
$50,840
Average Earnings
$64,373
Average Male
$33,486
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.42% of Tooele residents speak only English, while 8.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,337 | 1,190 | 4.2% |
| Multiple | 2,940 | 178 | 6.05% |
| Hispanic | 5,432 | 163 | 3% |
| Asian | 331 | 48 | 14.5% |
| Islander | 86 | 16 | 18.6% |
| Native | 79 | 9 | 11.39% |
| Other | 1,585 | 7 | 0.44% |
4.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.88%
Male Poverty Rate
4.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tooele is Islander, with 18.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tooele is Other, with 0.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.08% |
| Some College | 2.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.06% |
| Female Employed | 2.31% |
| Male Employed | 1.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,706 | $101,574 |
| Households | $84,225 | $93,082 |
| Married Families | $102,184 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,705 | $55,877 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,751
Number of Veterans
1,570
Male Veterans
181
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 814 |
| First Gulf War | 470 |
| Vietnam | 420 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 677 |
| 18 to 34 | 341 |
| 65 to 74 | 330 |
| 55 to 64 | 248 |
| 75+ | 155 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,593 | 7.25% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 4.29% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 4.96% |
| Islander | 30 | 28.04% |
| Other Race | 23 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 15 | 23.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.68%
Born in Tooele
96.41%
Native Born
3.59%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
2.07%
Naturalized
96.41% of Tooele residents were born in the United States, with 72.68% having been born in Utah. 1.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 45,710 | 1,074 | 2.41% |
| 2028 | 44,636 | 1,075 | 2.47% |
| 2027 | 43,561 | 1,075 | 2.53% |
| 2026 | 42,486 | 1,074 | 2.59% |
| 2025 | 41,412 | 1,075 | 2.67% |
| 2024 | 40,337 | 1,074 | 2.74% |
| 2023 | 39,263 | 659 | 1.71% |
| 2022 | 38,604 | 1,357 | 3.64% |
| 2021 | 37,247 | 1,208 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 36,039 | 98 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 35,941 | 669 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 35,272 | 620 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 34,652 | 959 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 33,693 | 658 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 33,035 | 500 | 1.54% |
| 2014 | 32,535 | 216 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 32,319 | 237 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 32,082 | 50 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 32,032 | 303 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 31,729 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,502 | 8,615 | 62.04% |
| 1990 | 13,887 | -448 | -3.13% |
| 1980 | 14,335 | 1,796 | 14.32% |
| 1970 | 12,539 | 3,406 | 37.29% |
| 1960 | 9,133 | 1,864 | 25.64% |
| 1950 | 7,269 | 2,268 | 45.35% |
| 1940 | 5,001 | -134 | -2.61% |
| 1930 | 5,135 | 1,533 | 42.56% |
| 1920 | 3,602 | 849 | 30.84% |
| 1910 | 2,753 | -42,957 | -93.98% |