Households and marital status in Tooele County
The American Community Survey (2019-2023) estimates Tooele County had 23,050 households, with 64.0% of them being married-couple households.
The same survey estimates that among residents aged 15 and older, 6.9% of men and 11.3% of women in Tooele County were divorced.
Population in Tooele and Tooele County
The U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates put Tooele's population at 40,919 on July 1, 2024, up from 35,744 at the April 2020 census base (14.5%).
For Tooele County, the estimated population was 84,488 on July 1, 2024, up from 72,700 at the April 2020 census base (16.2%). The Census Bureau also estimates 25,178 of Tooele County's residents were under 18 on July 1, 2024.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county population estimates by age, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Family Law Cases in Tooele, UT
Located in Tooele County with a growing population of over 35,000 residents, the city serves as a gateway between Salt Lake City and Nevada, creating unique jurisdictional considerations for some family law matters. The local legal community is well-versed in handling cases involving military families from nearby Dugway Proving Ground and Tooele Army Depot. Family law cases in Tooele are processed through the Third District Court system, which handles everything from uncontested divorces to complex custody modifications.
Common Family Law Matters in Tooele
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, support, and other sensitive matters involving family relationships and domestic issues.
Why Hire a Local Family Law Attorney in Tooele?
Hiring a local Tooele family law attorney provides crucial advantages including familiarity with Third District Court judges, local filing procedures, and established relationships with court personnel. Local attorneys understand the unique dynamics of Tooele County families, including military deployment issues and the challenges of a community balancing rural traditions with suburban growth. A Tooele-based lawyer can provide more accessible meetings and court representation without the added costs of travel from Salt Lake City.
Utah Family Law Laws & Deadlines
Utah requires a 90-day waiting period for divorce proceedings and mandates completion of a divorce education course for parents with minor children. See our Utah family law page for more.
What to Know About Family Law in Tooele
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