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Cottonwood Heights

Utah · 33,433 residents · 9.222 sq mi
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Cottonwood Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,996. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $303,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,433
+21%since 2000
from 27,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,625 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 2,989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+14%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K33K36K1990201020202024Cottonwood Heights
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,996
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,814 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,902
+30%since 2000
from $26,935 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$892
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $787 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+42%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(29,476)
Black0.8%(267)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,719)
Asian3.2%(1,067)
Other2.7%(890)
Diversity Score27.2%(9,094)
Diversity Score
27
+86%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood Heights, Utah?

Cottonwood Heights, Utah has about 33,433 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cottonwood Heights, Utah earns about $70,996 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 $303,500, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Cottonwood Heights, Utah?

About 46.1% 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 4.7% 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 4,667 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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