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River Heights

Utah · 2,144 residents · 0.66 sq mi
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River Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,984. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $252,600. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,144
+43%since 2000
from 1,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.1
+7%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024River Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.4%(180)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.4%(223)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.2%(198)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198%(172)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(129)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(221)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.4%(330)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.1%(217)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 649%(193)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.4%(137)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.1%(88)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(56)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,984
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,935
+24%since 2000
from $24,068 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+3%since 2009
from 3.2 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-Hispanic96.1%(1,438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(29)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,904)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(109)
Asian3%(65)
Other2.5%(54)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(49)
Colombian0.8%(15)
Panamanian0.6%(11)
Guatemalan0.4%(7)
Peruvian0.3%(6)
Salvadoran0.3%(5)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(6)
Cambodian0.2%(4)
Japanese0.2%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.3%(5)
Ancestry
English24.4%(484)
German13%(258)
Swedish6.7%(132)
Welsh6.5%(129)
Dutch5.2%(102)
Irish5.1%(100)
Danish5%(99)
British4.2%(84)
Scottish2.9%(58)
French2.5%(49)
American2.2%(43)
Norwegian1.8%(36)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Italian1.6%(31)
Greek1.4%(28)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(22)
Swiss0.9%(17)
Austrian0.3%(6)
Polish0.3%(6)
Czech0.2%(4)
Canadian0.2%(3)
Finnish0.2%(3)
Hungarian0.1%(2)
Portuguese0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Welsh population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31%(265)
Married63.2%(540)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.7%(49)
Women 15+
Never married28.7%(253)
Married63.3%(557)
Widowed3.9%(34)
Divorced4.1%(36)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Heights, Utah?

River Heights, Utah has about 2,144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in River Heights, Utah earns about $77,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Heights, Utah expensive?

In River Heights, Utah, the median home is worth about $252,600, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in River Heights, Utah?

About 51.4% of adults age 25 and over in River Heights, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Heights, Utah?

About 3.6% of people in River Heights, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Heights, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, River Heights, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 870 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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