Vernal Population

1880–2026

10,810

2026 projection

7.3% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Vernal. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,810+1391.30%
202510,671+260.24%
202410,645+560.53%
202310,589+1531.47%
202210,436+2302.25%
202110,206+1271.26%
202010,079-50.05%
201910,084+800.80%
201810,004+30.03%
201710,001-3523.40%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Vernal is growing faster than the U.S., and slower than Uintah County and Utah.

  • Utah+7.8%
  • Uintah County+7.3%
  • Vernal+5.8%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Vernal Demographics

29.6median age

Median age

Female32.3 yrs
Male27.4 yrs

Adults

6,939
877 seniors (65+) · 13% of adults6,062 other adults

Sex

Female 45.5% · 4,730Male 54.5% · 5,662

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 104 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Vernal Income

$64,457median household income

Median household income

$64,457

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,298

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.9%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Vernal Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%41%44%
Never married36%43%27%
Divorced18%14%24%
Widowed2%1%4%
Separated2%1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201