Vernal is a city located in Uintah County Utah. Vernal has a 2024 population of 10,712. It is also the county seat of Uintah County. Vernal is currently growing at a rate of 1.47% annually and its population has increased by 6.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,090 in 2020.
The average household income in Vernal is $68,712 with a poverty rate of 15.76%. The median age in Vernal is 30 years: 30.2 years for males, and 29.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vernal was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,712 | 85.91% |
| Two or more races | 599 | 5.91% |
| Native American | 444 | 4.38% |
| Other race | 355 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,327 | 2.95 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Married | 1,535 | 3.93 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Non Family | 1,068 | 1.24 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Female | 483 | 3.95 | 22.8 | 77.2 |
| Male | 241 | 2.39 | 39 | 61 |
3.7
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
51.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 788 | 13.36% |
| Associates Degree | 449 | 7.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 694 | 11.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 2.92% |
| High School Graduate | 2,162 | 36.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 1,570 | 26.63% |
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 | 4,815 | 4,172 | 770 |
| Hispanic | 576 | 477 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 328 | 276 | 47 |
| Other Race | 246 | 176 | 0 |
| Native American | 223 | 172 | 0 |
| Black | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,470 | $68,796 | $47,235 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,974 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,109 | $45,762 | $18,096 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,268 | $32,798 | $5,347 |
| Overall | $33,442 | $49,253 | $17,856 |
| Some College | $35,578 | $53,567 | $20,083 |
$33,442
Average Earnings
$49,253
Average Male
$17,856
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.4% of Vernal residents speak only English, while 4.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,829 | 1,165 | 14.88% |
| Hispanic | 1,019 | 229 | 22.47% |
| Other | 342 | 140 | 40.94% |
| Native | 438 | 76 | 17.35% |
| Multiple | 588 | 66 | 11.22% |
15.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.13%
Male Poverty Rate
17.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vernal is Other, with 40.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vernal is Multiple, with 11.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.87% |
| High School | 14.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.67% |
| Female Employed | 8.86% |
| Male Employed | 7.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,615 | $79,281 |
| Households | $58,869 | $68,712 |
| Married Families | $70,089 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,910 | $41,741 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
349
Number of Veterans
349
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 193 |
| Vietnam | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 64 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 129 |
| 75+ | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 264 | 4.34% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 19.39% |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 24.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
61.83%
Born in Vernal
96.67%
Native Born
3.33%
Foreign Born
2.18%
Non Citizen
1.15%
Naturalized
96.67% of Vernal residents were born in the United States, with 61.83% having been born in Utah. 2.18% 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 | 11,490 | 155 | 1.37% |
| 2028 | 11,335 | 156 | 1.4% |
| 2027 | 11,179 | 156 | 1.42% |
| 2026 | 11,023 | 155 | 1.43% |
| 2025 | 10,868 | 156 | 1.46% |
| 2024 | 10,712 | 155 | 1.47% |
| 2023 | 10,557 | 133 | 1.28% |
| 2022 | 10,424 | 217 | 2.13% |
| 2021 | 10,207 | 117 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 10,090 | -352 | -3.37% |
| 2019 | 10,442 | 79 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 10,363 | 39 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 10,324 | -309 | -2.91% |
| 2016 | 10,633 | -478 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 11,111 | 262 | 2.41% |
| 2014 | 10,849 | 451 | 4.34% |
| 2013 | 10,398 | 510 | 5.16% |
| 2012 | 9,888 | 614 | 6.62% |
| 2011 | 9,274 | 188 | 2.07% |
| 2010 | 9,086 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,714 | 1,070 | 16.1% |
| 1990 | 6,644 | 44 | 0.67% |
| 1980 | 6,600 | 2,692 | 68.88% |
| 1970 | 3,908 | 253 | 6.92% |
| 1960 | 3,655 | 810 | 28.47% |
| 1950 | 2,845 | -8,645 | -75.24% |