Box Elder County is a diverse and historically significant region located in northern Utah. The region is characterized by a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and economic vitality.
The county is well-connected to other parts of Utah and neighboring states via Interstate 15, providing easy access to the largest metro in the region, Salt Lake City.
The data dashboard below provides a convenient, snapshot view of our local economy.
Box Elder County Population
63,610
Brigham City Population
29,001
Tremonton Population
15,315
Jobs in Box Elder County
26,454
Jobs in Brigham City
11,237
Jobs in Tremonton
6,468
Box Elder County, Brigham City, & Tremonton Data
Demographics
Population Trend and Forecast - Box Elder Co.
Population Trend and Forecast - Brigham City/Perry
Population Trend and Forecast - Tremonton/84337 Zip Code
Box Elder County Population by Age Cohort
Age Cohort | 2023 Population | 2023 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4,722 | 7.43% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5,401 | 8.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5,574 | 8.77% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5,206 | 8.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4,336 | 6.83% |
| 25 to 29 years | 4,224 | 6.65% |
| 30 to 34 years | 4,052 | 6.38% |
| 35 to 39 years | 4,190 | 6.6% |
| 40 to 44 years | 4,421 | 6.96% |
| 45 to 49 years | 3,878 | 6.1% |
| 50 to 54 years | 3,068 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2,849 | 4.48% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3,315 | 5.22% |
| 65 to 69 years | 2,897 | 4.56% |
| 70 to 74 years | 2,134 | 3.36% |
| 75 to 79 years | 1,553 | 2.44% |
| 80 to 84 years | 933 | 1.47% |
| 85 years and over | 770 | 1.21% |
Brigham City/Perry Population by Age Cohort
Age Cohort | 2023 Population | 2023 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2,226 | 7.69% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2,363 | 8.16% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2,322 | 8.02% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2,304 | 7.96% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2,047 | 7.07% |
| 25 to 29 years | 1,979 | 6.83% |
| 30 to 34 years | 1,918 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 years | 1,874 | 6.47% |
| 40 to 44 years | 1,926 | 6.65% |
| 45 to 49 years | 1,811 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 years | 1,459 | 5.04% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1,299 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 years | 1,487 | 5.13% |
| 65 to 69 years | 1,346 | 4.65% |
| 70 to 74 years | 998 | 3.45% |
| 75 to 79 years | 753 | 2.6% |
| 80 to 84 years | 462 | 1.6% |
| 85 years and over | 390 | 1.35% |
Tremonton/84337 Zip Code Population by Age Cohort
Age Cohort | 2023 Population | 2023 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1,151 | 7.52% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1,315 | 8.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1,515 | 9.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1,345 | 8.79% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1,011 | 6.61% |
| 25 to 29 years | 1,019 | 6.66% |
| 30 to 34 years | 1,104 | 7.22% |
| 35 to 39 years | 1,045 | 6.83% |
| 40 to 44 years | 1,099 | 7.18% |
| 45 to 49 years | 870 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 years | 666 | 4.35% |
| 55 to 59 years | 627 | 4.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 739 | 4.83% |
| 65 to 69 years | 649 | 4.24% |
| 70 to 74 years | 477 | 3.12% |
| 75 to 79 years | 334 | 2.18% |
| 80 to 84 years | 195 | 1.27% |
| 85 years and over | 136 | 0.89% |
Box Elder County Data
Industry, Jobs, & Wages
Industry Characteristics
Box Elder County
Industry | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2024 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs | 2024 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7,899 | $100,120 | 3.68 | 19.91% | 1239.43M |
| Government | 3,432 | $66,099 | 0.87 | 11.94% | 261.94M |
| Retail Trade | 3,227 | $31,032 | 1.05 | 13.07% | 205.16M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 3,089 | $44,991 | 1.59 | 29.75% | 178.41M |
| Construction | 2,814 | $80,133 | 1.45 | 24.77% | 296.01M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 2,259 | $48,607 | 0.57 | 5.31% | 128.41M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1,888 | $20,090 | 0.78 | 14.1% | 62.2M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1,841 | $46,775 | 0.91 | 54.81% | 123.59M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1,603 | $31,055 | 2.79 | 2.47% | 96.62M |
| Finance and Insurance | 1,534 | $85,103 | 0.7 | 46.68% | 173.9M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1,255 | $26,939 | 0.65 | 22.06% | 37.55M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1,053 | $42,254 | 0.41 | 30.89% | 55.76M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 843 | $34,277 | 0.42 | -39.47% | 34.99M |
| Wholesale Trade | 778 | $87,976 | 0.71 | 9.57% | 146.77M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 455 | $20,315 | 0.61 | -0.31% | 11.72M |
| Educational Services | 370 | $22,614 | 0.45 | 8.13% | 9.06M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 237 | $59,097 | 0.49 | 64.15% | 15.05M |
| Information | 151 | $32,097 | 0.24 | 3.01% | 13.06M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 108 | $103,333 | 0.63 | 53.39% | 41.89M |
| Utilities | 48 | $71,555 | 0.48 | 3.56% | 16.59M |
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
Box Elder County
Job Postings by Industry
Box Elder County
Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 123 | -9.8% |
| Retail Trade | 94 | 19.1% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 76 | -9.2% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 65 | -6.2% |
| Construction | 31 | -16.1% |
| Utilities | 28 | 7.1% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22 | 45.5% |
| Wholesale Trade | 21 | 52.4% |
| Educational Services | 20 | -70% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 16 | 0% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 14 | -7.1% |
Top 10 Companies Currently Hiring
Box Elder County
Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman | 44 | -36.4% |
| Nucor | 28 | 14.3% |
| Love's | 26 | -15.4% |
| HCA Healthcare | 24 | -4.2% |
| Smith's Food And Drug | 23 | 34.8% |
| Brigham City Corporation | 18 | -22.2% |
| West Liberty Foods | 16 | 50% |
| Harris Rebar | 15 | 6.7% |
| Milton Hershey School | 15 | -106.7% |
| Nucor Steel - Utah Div Of Nucor Cor | 14 | 7.1% |
| Nucor Steel Auburn | 14 | 28.6% |
Employment Distribution by Business Size
Box Elder County
Business Size | Percentage | Business Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 employees | 47.4% | 276 |
| 5 to 9 employees | 21.8% | 127 |
| 10 to 19 employees | 18.6% | 108 |
| 20 to 49 employees | 8.1% | 47 |
| 50 to 99 employees | 3.3% | 19 |
| 100 to 249 employees | 0.2% | 1 |
| 250 to 499 employees | 0.5% | 3 |
| 500+ employees | 0.2% | 1 |
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Architecture and Engineering
$70,585
$120,404
Computer and Mathematical
$66,325
$118,304
Business and Financial Operations
$46,831
$115,667
Management
$28,791
$111,510
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$45,285
$92,164
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$20,677
$70,314
Community and Social Service
$33,446
$68,291
Sales and Related
$24,989
$68,089
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$38,143
$65,707
Construction and Extraction
$40,364
$64,416
Educational Instruction and Library
$30,291
$64,077
Protective Service
$32,195
$58,828
Production
$36,629
$53,932
Transportation and Material Moving
$31,465
$51,151
Office and Administrative Support
$27,649
$46,507
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$19,013
$40,979
Personal Care and Service
$17,961
$40,783
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$25,804
$40,652
Healthcare Support
$29,353
$38,093
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$22,793
$32,939
Box Elder County Data
Education
Population by Educational Attainment
Job Postings by Educational Attainment
Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For
Skill | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housekeeping | 12% | 0% | -12% |
| General Mathematics | 11% | 0% | -11% |
| Merchandising | 10% | 1% | -9% |
| Machinery | 10% | 1% | -9% |
| Construction | 9% | 2% | -7% |
| Effective Communication | 9% | 0% | -9% |
| Software Development | 9% | 1% | -8% |
Box Elder County Data
Housing & Commuting Patterns
Home Values by City
Largest 3 Cities
Brigham City
Tremonton
Perry
Commuting Patterns in/out of Box Elder County
Inbound Commuters
Outbound Commuters
Net Commuters
This data shows the number of inbound, outbound, and net commuters for the selected region
Lightcast, Zillow, Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Community Survey
Data Sources