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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Salt Lake

Utah · 22,038 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 $29,801. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 11,909 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $113,000. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,038
+118%since 1990
from 10,129 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,175 / sq mi
+118%since 1990
from 1,459 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.9
−3%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K13K18K23K28K1990201020202024South Salt Lake
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,801
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,627 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,474
+54%since 1990
from $10,034 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$113,000
+78%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$568
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
38.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 38.9% in 1990
62.0% rent
3.8
+47%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(9,002)
Black0.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(948)
Asian3.4%(349)
Diversity Score40.9%(4,139)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(14,476)
Black2.7%(603)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(4,932)
Asian2.6%(574)
Diversity Score55.8%(12,298)
56
+37%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 22,038 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Salt Lake, Utah earns about $29,801 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 $113,000, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in South Salt Lake, Utah?

About 13.4% 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 16.3% of people in South Salt Lake, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Salt Lake, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, South Salt Lake, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,909 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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

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