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North Salt Lake

Utah · 21,907 residents · 8.637 sq mi
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North Salt Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,064. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,158 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $338,400. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,907
+150%since 2000
from 8,749 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,536 / sq mi
+150%since 2000
from 1,013 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.6
+9%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K10K15K20K25K1990201020202024North Salt Lake
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,064
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,052 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,165
+63%since 2000
from $21,544 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,268
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+28%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(7,808)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(556)
Asian1.5%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(1,704)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(15,435)
Black1.3%(280)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(3,696)
Asian3.5%(758)
Other6%(1,315)
Diversity Score56.1%(12,298)
Diversity Score
56
+188%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Salt Lake, Utah?

North Salt Lake, Utah has about 21,907 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Salt Lake, Utah?

The typical household in North Salt Lake, Utah earns about $80,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Salt Lake, Utah expensive?

In North Salt Lake, Utah, the median home is worth about $338,400, and the typical rent is about $1,268 a month.

How educated are people in North Salt Lake, Utah?

About 42.6% of adults age 25 and over in North Salt Lake, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Salt Lake, Utah?

About 2.7% of people in North Salt Lake, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Salt Lake, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, North Salt Lake, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,433 residents, a change of about 238 percent over that period.

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

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