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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Provo Metro

Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT · 2 counties · 671,185 residents · 5,396.272 sq mi
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Provo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,904. The metro area has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $334,702. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% 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
671,185
+78%since 2000
from 376,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
124 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.0
+11%since 2000
from 23.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
225K359K494K628K763K1990201020202024Provo
2024718K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,904
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,665 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,297
+76%since 2000
from $15,497 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,702
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,725 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,095
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+30%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(336,641)
Black0.3%(1,011)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(26,008)
Asian1%(3,882)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(73,450)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(529,241)
Black0.6%(4,121)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(89,105)
Asian1.5%(10,143)
Other4.2%(28,030)
Diversity Score42.2%(283,547)
Segregation Score25.5%(171,164)
Diversity Score
42
+117%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

ProvoCENTRAL114,527LehiCENTRAL95,313OremCENTRAL95,214
What's inside

2 component counties

Utah CountyCENTRAL759,859Juab County13,567
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT?

Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT has about 671,185 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT?

The typical household in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT earns about $76,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT expensive?

In Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, the median home is worth about $334,702, and the typical rent is about $1,095 a month.

How educated are people in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT?

About 40.7% of adults age 25 and over in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT?

About 10.1% of people in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT live below the federal poverty line.

Has Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT grown since 1990?

Yes, Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT has grown since 1990. The population has added about 401,778 residents, a change of about 149 percent over that period.

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