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Cottonwood Heights

Utah · 32,265 residents (2025 est.) · 9.222 sq mi
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Cottonwood Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,422. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $694,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 25% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,828
+19%since 2000
from 27,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,560 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2,989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+23%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32,265 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K33K36K1990201020202024Cottonwood Heights
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,422
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,814 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,208
+120%since 2000
from $26,935 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−6%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$694,100
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,730
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $787 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+93%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(25,322)
Black0.6%(174)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(846)
Asian2.3%(628)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(4,029)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(28,098)
Black0.7%(229)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,911)
Asian3.6%(1,192)
Other4.3%(1,398)
Diversity Score32.6%(10,704)
Diversity Score
33
+123%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 88.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood Heights, Utah?

Cottonwood Heights, Utah has about 32,828 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottonwood Heights, Utah?

The typical household in Cottonwood Heights, Utah earns about $119,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottonwood Heights, Utah expensive?

In Cottonwood Heights, Utah, the median home is worth about $694,100, and the typical rent is about $1,730 a month.

How educated are people in Cottonwood Heights, Utah?

About 53.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cottonwood Heights, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottonwood Heights, Utah?

About 7.6% of people in Cottonwood Heights, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottonwood Heights, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottonwood Heights, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,062 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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