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Elk Ridge

Utah · 4,687 residents · 2.924 sq mi
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Elk Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,875. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,849 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $398,800. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,687
+155%since 2000
from 1,838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,603 / sq mi
+155%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.9
+35%since 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3342K3K4K5K1990201020202024Elk Ridge
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,875
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,511 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,404
+53%since 2000
from $18,513 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,429
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
3.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+28%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(60)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(158)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(4,217)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino5%(234)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other3.1%(147)
Diversity Score21.4%(1,002)
Diversity Score
21
+149%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Ridge, Utah?

Elk Ridge, Utah has about 4,687 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elk Ridge, Utah?

The typical household in Elk Ridge, Utah earns about $103,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk Ridge, Utah expensive?

In Elk Ridge, Utah, the median home is worth about $398,800, and the typical rent is about $1,429 a month.

How educated are people in Elk Ridge, Utah?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elk Ridge, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk Ridge, Utah?

About 2.4% of people in Elk Ridge, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk Ridge, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk Ridge, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,938 residents, a change of about 526 percent over that period.

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

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