Time Zone: Grand County lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Moab is the Seat for Grand County.
Grand County was founded in 1890 and was created by taking area from EmeryCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Grand had a population of 9,660 people. This is an increase of 13.85% since the last Census (which gave a population of 8,485 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Grand represented 0.38% of the total population of Utah, making it the state's 20th most populous county (out of 29 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 9,225 | +8.72% | -4.5% since 2009 |
2009 | 9,660 | +13.85% | +0.65% since 2008 |
2008 | 9,598 | +13.12% | +1.87% since 2007 |
2007 | 9,422 | +11.04% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 8,485 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Grand County Census Page for Grand County. .
Websites for Grand County
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