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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Salt Lake

Utah · 10,129 residents · 6.941 sq mi
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South Salt Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,627. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 11,909 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,100. Households here earn about 37% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,129
−54%vs 2000
vs 22,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,459 / sq mi
−54%vs 2000
vs 3,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.8
+3%vs 2000
vs 28.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K13K18K23K28K1990201020202024South Salt Lake
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,627
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,801 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,034
−35%vs 2000
vs $15,474 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,100
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $113,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$326
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $568 in 2000
US average: $450
38.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.0% in 2000
61.1% rent
2.6
−32%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(14,476)
Black2.7%(603)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(4,932)
Asian2.6%(574)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(12,298)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(9,002)
Black0.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(948)
Asian3.4%(349)
Other7.2%(731)
Diversity Score40.9%(4,139)
41
−27%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Salt Lake, Utah?

South Salt Lake, Utah has about 10,129 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Salt Lake, Utah earns about $18,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Salt Lake, Utah expensive?

In South Salt Lake, Utah, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in South Salt Lake, Utah?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Salt Lake, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.2% of people in South Salt Lake, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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

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