Emery County, Utah
Emery County: County in east-central Utah, United States
About
Emery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,976 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,147 inhabitants. Its county seat is Castle Dale. The county was created 150 years ago in 1874.

Quick Facts about Emery County
Population : | 10,147 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Utah (United States) |
Area : | 11555 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
Named for : | George W. Emery |
Altitude : | 5,745 feet / 1751 meters |
Capital : | Castle Dale |
Establishment : | January 01, 1875 |
Time Zone : | America/Denver |
Local time : | 19:23:33 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -8.17% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Emery County is located at 38°59'48"N 110°42'2"W (38.9967700, -110.7006700). It has 6 neighbors: Sevier County, San Juan County, Carbon County, Grand County, Sanpete County and Uintah County.
Emery County map
The largest city of Emery County is Castle Dale with a population of 1,511. Other cities include, Ferron population 1,507, Orangeville population 1,338, Green River population 957 and Emery population 272. See all Emery County cities & populated places.
Emery County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Emery County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Huntington | 1,959 | Town in Emery County, Utah, United States |
Castle Dale | 1,511 | City in Emery County, Utah, United States |
Ferron | 1,507 | City in Emery County, Utah, United States |
Orangeville | 1,338 | City in Emery County, Utah, United States |
Green River | 957 | City in Emery County, Utah, United States |
Cleveland | 442 | Town in Emery County, Utah, United States |
Elmo | 410 | Town in Emery County, Utah, United States |
Emery | 272 | City in Emry County, Utah, United States |
Clawson | 190 | Town in Emery County, Utah, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Emery County
Emery County has 6 neighbours.
- Sevier County county in south-central Utah, United States
- San Juan County county in southeastern Utah, United States
- Carbon County county in east-central Utah, United States
- Grand County county in eastern Utah, United States
- Sanpete County county in central Utah, United States
- Uintah County county in northeastern Utah, United States
- Castle Dale
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Emery County decreased by 8.17% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 10,976 | - | census |
2011 | 10,985 | 0.08% | estimation process |
2012 | 10,939 | -0.42% | estimation process |
2013 | 10,759 | -1.67% | estimation process |
2014 | 10,638 | -1.14% | estimation process |
2015 | 10,359 | -2.69% | estimation process |
2016 | 10,206 | -1.5% | estimation process |
2017 | 10,006 | -2% | estimation process |
2018 | 10,003 | -0.03% | estimation process |
2019 | 10,012 | 0.09% | estimation process |
2020 | 10,147 | 1.33% | 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. |