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South Salt Lake

Utah · 26,777 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 $49,616. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $248,400. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,777
+22%since 2000
from 22,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,858 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 3,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
+11%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K13K18K23K28K1990201020202024South Salt Lake
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,616
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,801 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,216
+63%since 2000
from $15,474 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$968
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
66.1% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+32%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(14,107)
Black6%(1,619)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(6,606)
Asian8.4%(2,248)
Other8%(2,129)
Diversity Score80.3%(21,514)
Diversity Score
80
+44%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
24.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−54.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Salt Lake, Utah?

South Salt Lake, Utah has about 26,777 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Salt Lake, Utah earns about $49,616 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 $248,400, and the typical rent is about $968 a month.

How educated are people in South Salt Lake, Utah?

About 27.1% 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 17.5% 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 16,648 residents, a change of about 164 percent over that period.

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

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