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Cottonwood Heights

Utah · 33,617 residents · 9.222 sq mi
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Cottonwood Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,427. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $402,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,617
+22%since 2000
from 27,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.1
+21%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K33K36K1990201020202024Cottonwood Heights
202433K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.7%(1,903)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(2,082)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.5%(2,199)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.8%(1,959)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(1,940)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.1%(4,745)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.3%(4,808)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.1%(3,717)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.2%(4,088)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.6%(3,571)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.9%(1,985)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(620)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,427
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,814 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,632
+73%since 2000
from $26,935 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$402,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,288
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $787 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+2%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(27,992)
Black0.7%(224)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(2,331)
Asian3.4%(1,149)
Other3.7%(1,243)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(1,008)
Argentine0.7%(240)
Puerto Rican0.2%(80)
Spaniard0.2%(56)
Guatemalan0.1%(43)
Chilean0.1%(42)
Cuban0.1%(34)
Bolivian0.1%(33)
Colombian0.1%(30)
Peruvian0.1%(29)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Uruguayan0.1%(21)
Costa Rican0.1%(19)
Asian origin
Chinese1.1%(384)
Asian Indian0.7%(236)
Japanese0.3%(99)
Korean0.1%(43)
Pakistani0.1%(30)
Thai0.1%(23)
Taiwanese0%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.4%(132)
Samoan0.3%(108)
Ancestry
English26%(8,794)
German10.2%(3,453)
Irish7.1%(2,413)
Danish5.4%(1,815)
Scottish5.2%(1,775)
Italian4.5%(1,514)
American3.6%(1,226)
Swedish3.3%(1,132)
Norwegian3.2%(1,076)
British2.7%(913)
Dutch2.5%(842)
French2.5%(834)
+ 32 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.7%(592)
Welsh1.5%(513)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(459)
Swiss1.4%(459)
Greek0.9%(301)
Iranian0.8%(275)
Croatian0.6%(202)
Russian0.5%(180)
Czech0.5%(167)
Lebanese0.4%(140)
Canadian0.3%(97)
Hungarian0.2%(83)
Austrian0.2%(75)
Portuguese0.2%(67)
Brazilian0.2%(66)
Finnish0.1%(47)
West Indian0.1%(47)
Ukrainian0.1%(46)
Slovene0.1%(44)
Israeli0.1%(36)
Armenian0.1%(32)
Belgian0.1%(17)
Serbian0%(15)
Arab0%(14)
Slovak0%(11)
Syrian0%(10)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Danish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.3%(4,007)
Married60.4%(8,252)
Widowed2.6%(359)
Divorced7.7%(1,052)
Women 15+
Never married21.8%(2,901)
Married60.8%(8,098)
Widowed6.1%(808)
Divorced11.3%(1,506)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood Heights, Utah?

Cottonwood Heights, Utah has about 33,617 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cottonwood Heights, Utah earns about $95,427 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 $402,100, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.

How educated are people in Cottonwood Heights, Utah?

About 51.6% 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 6.0% 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 4,851 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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