Population65,320 (2025 est.)
Rail Connections Across Basin And Marshland
Box Elder County, UtahBox Elder County stretches across northwestern Utah, linking farmland, Bear River marshes and the Great Salt Lake region. Brigham City’s community history and the railway meeting at Promontory provide different starting points within a landscape that reaches well beyond one town. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 65,320 residents in Box Elder County, Utah, on July 1, 2025. The county has approximately 5,746 square miles of land, according to the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Box Elder County at a Glance
Population65,320 (2025 est.)
County SeatBrigham City
Largest CityBrigham City
Established1856 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water6,729 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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Box Elder County was created from part of Weber County in 1856. Brigham City and Willard developed earlier in the decade within a region already inhabited by Shoshone people. At Promontory in 1869, the Central Pacific and Union Pacific lines joined to complete the transcontinental railway. The county's agricultural and wetland landscapes add other historical contexts. Together, these themes connect local communities with a major transportation event while recognizing that the region's human history long predates territorial county organization.
Choose a Promontory history visit or a Brigham City community theme as the main focus, then add one compatible landscape destination. The county's large extent makes travel planning important. Managed marshland or lakeside areas have their own access conditions, and archaeological places should not be treated as informal attractions. A focused route leaves time to understand both the railway story and the local communities around it.
What Shapes Us
Place And Character
Brigham City's community history and the railway meeting at Promontory provide different starting points within a landscape that reaches well beyond one town.
The Local Story
Box Elder County was created from part of Weber County in 1856. Brigham City and Willard developed earlier in the decade within a region already inhabited by Shoshone people.
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County Planning Commission recommends approval of countywide zoning plan - The Herald Journal
County Planning Commission recommends approval of countywide zoning plan The Herald Journal
Read the Story Nov 2, 2026 • 2 min read
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County Planning Commission recommends approval of countywide zoning plan - The Herald Journal
County Planning Commission recommends approval of countywide zoning plan The Herald Journal
Nov 2, 2026 • 2 min read
Box Elder County honors wildfire response crews, approves road funding - The Herald Journal
Box Elder County honors wildfire response crews, approves road funding The Herald Journal
Nov 2, 2026 • 2 min read
Box Elder County Sheriff Potter on leave after crash leaves motorist critically injured - The Herald Journal
Box Elder County Sheriff Potter on leave after crash leaves motorist critically injured The Herald Journal
Nov 1, 2026 • 2 min read
Family identifies Ogden Canyon crash victim, prepares to say goodbye - KSL News
Family identifies Ogden Canyon crash victim, prepares to say goodbye KSL News
Nov 1, 2026 • 2 min read
Box Elder Sheriff takes voluntary leave following Ogden Canyon crash with motorcyclist - KUTV
Box Elder Sheriff takes voluntary leave following Ogden Canyon crash with motorcyclist KUTV
Oct 31, 2026 • 2 min read
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Government
BOX ELDER COUNTY COMMISSION ADOPTS TEMPORARY 180-DAY LAND USE REGULATION FOR DATA CENTERS
County Commission to Vote Tomorrow on 180-Day Moratorium on New Data Centers
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Century School – Elementary; grades KG-05. 5820 N 4800 W, BEAR RIVER CITY, UT 84301. 435-515-4100.
Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning – Elementary; grades KG-08. 1051 W 2700 S, PERRY, UT 84302. 435-919-1900.
Discovery School – Elementary; grades KG-05. 810 N 500 W, BRIGHAM CITY, UT 84302. 435-734-4910.
Box Elder High – High; grades 10-12. 380 S 600 W, BRIGHAM CITY, UT 84302. 435-734-4840.
Young Intermediate – Middle; grades 06-07. 830 LAW DR, BRIGHAM CITY, UT 84302. 435-734-4940.
Box Elder Middle – Secondary; grades 08-09. 18 S 500 E, BRIGHAM CITY, UT 84302. 435-734-4880.
Corinne Early Learning Center – Prekindergarten; grades PK-PK. 2275 N 3900 W, CORINNE, UT 84307. 435-744-2468.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Brigham City Community Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 950 South Medical Drive, Brigham City, UT 84302. 435-734-9471.
Bear River Valley Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 905 North 1000 West, Tremonton, UT 84337. 435-207-4500.
Public Safety
Emergency Services
Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Brigham City Library – 26 East Forest Street, Brigham City, UT 84302. 435-723-5850.
Garland Public Library – 86 West Factory Road, Garland, UT 84312. 435-257-3117.
Tremonton City Library – 210 North Tremont Street, Tremonton, UT 84337. 435-257-2690.
Courts
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DMV
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Transportation
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Postal Services
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USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
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Employment
Department of Workforce Services
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USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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65,320 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
6,729.251 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
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Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Box Elder County was created from part of Weber County in 1856. Brigham City and Willard developed earlier in the decade within a region already inhabited by Shoshone people. At Promontory in 1869, the Central Pacific and Union Pacific lines joined to complete the transcontinental railway. The county's agricultural and wetland landscapes add other historical contexts. Together, these themes connect local communities with a major transportation event while recognizing that the region's human history long predates territorial county organization.
Choose a Promontory history visit or a Brigham City community theme as the main focus, then add one compatible landscape destination. The county's large extent makes travel planning important. Managed marshland or lakeside areas have their own access conditions, and archaeological places should not be treated as informal attractions. A focused route leaves time to understand both the railway story and the local communities around it.
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